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Apple Festival 2025

Apple season in Western North Carolina is a feeling — crisp orchard mornings, small-town Saturdays, golden afternoons, and that quiet shift into sweater weather.

From Hendersonville to Asheville to Brevard, this time of year signals fresh starts and a slower rhythm… and it felt like the perfect moment to celebrate something special: real teens building real confidence through healthy skin.

This fall, we spent time in the orchards and around town with a few of our local teens — the same teens you see at school games, downtown coffee shops, and fall festivals — capturing natural moments and hearing about their skincare routines, progress, and what confidence means to them.

No filters. No pressure. Just healthy habits, supportive routines, and skin that feels like them.

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Real Teens, Real Routines: Q&A

We asked our teens a few thoughtful, simple questions about their routines and results. Here’s what they shared:

Q: What has changed most about your skin this fall?
A: My skin feels smoother and calmer — and I’m not breaking out as much.

Q: What does your routine look like now?
A: In the morning, I use the Cleansing Oil, Glow Accelerator, Renewal Oil, Clear Complexion, and Barrier Repair — then Protect + Tint or just Protect if I don’t want tint that day.

A: At night, I use the Cleansing Oil again, then MADglow™ At-Home, Glow Accelerator, Clear Complexion, and Barrier Repair.

Q: What do you love most about MADglow™ At-Home?
A: IIt uses both BHA and AHA acids to chemically exfoliate the skin — which means it gently dissolves buildup on the surface and inside the pores instead of scrubbing. BHAs help clear congestion and keep pores clean, while AHAs smooth, brighten, and support healthy skin turnover. Over time, that means fewer breakouts, better texture, and a natural, healthy glow without irritation. It keeps my skin clear, balanced, and fresh.

Q: Sunscreen can be hard for teens to stick with — what changed for you?
A: I actually like wearing it now! Protect + Tint makes my skin look even and fresh. If I don’t want tint, I use just Protect. Both feel really light — not heavy or greasy like some sunscreens.

Q: How does clearer skin make you feel at school or sports?
A: More confident. I don’t think about my skin all day anymore.

Q: One thing you learned about skincare this year?
A: It’s about consistency — not doing a million steps. Just doing the right ones.

Q: Favorite fall moment so far? 🍂
A: Apple donuts and football games with friends. It’s the best.