SKIN SCIENCE LAB
Skin science. Made fun.
Simple, hands-on experiments to help tweens learn how skin works, build healthy habits, and feel more confident taking care of themselves.
Learning about skin should feel fun.
The more kids understand their skin, the less confusing skincare feels. These simple experiments help tweens explore how skin protects, reacts, senses, and adapts in everyday life.
Try these skin experiments
Fingerprint Detective
Explore the tiny patterns that make your skin one of a kind.
See the steps.Water-Resistant Skin Test
Learn how your skin barrier helps protect and hold moisture.
See the steps.Temperature Trick
Discover how your skin senses hot, cold, and in-between.
See the steps.Invisible Message
Watch a secret message appear while learning about reactions.
See the steps.
Skin details
1. Fingerprint Detective
What you’ll need
- A pencil
- Clear tape
- White paper
- Magnifying glass, optional
What to do
- Scribble with your pencil on paper.
- Rub your fingertip over the pencil marks.
- Press your finger onto clear tape.
- Stick the tape onto white paper.
- Look closely at your fingerprint pattern.
What this shows you about skin
Your fingertips have tiny ridges that create fingerprints. No two people have the exact same print, which is one way your skin helps make you unique.
Skin details
2. Water-Resistant Skin Test
What you’ll need
- A pencil
- Clear tape
- White paper
- Magnifying glass, optional
What to do
- Scribble with your pencil on paper.
- Rub your fingertip over the pencil marks.
- Press your finger onto clear tape.
- Stick the tape onto white paper.
- Look closely at your fingerprint pattern.
What this shows you about skin
Your fingertips have tiny ridges that create fingerprints. No two people have the exact same print, which is one way your skin helps make you unique.
Skin details
3. Temperature Trick
What you’ll need
- A pencil
- Clear tape
- White paper
- Magnifying glass, optional
What to do
- Scribble with your pencil on paper.
- Rub your fingertip over the pencil marks.
- Press your finger onto clear tape.
- Stick the tape onto white paper.
- Look closely at your fingerprint pattern.
What this shows you about skin
Your fingertips have tiny ridges that create fingerprints. No two people have the exact same print, which is one way your skin helps make you unique.
Skin details
4. Invisible Message Experiment
What you’ll need
- A pencil
- Clear tape
- White paper
- Magnifying glass, optional
What to do
- Scribble with your pencil on paper.
- Rub your fingertip over the pencil marks.
- Press your finger onto clear tape.
- Stick the tape onto white paper.
- Look closely at your fingerprint pattern.
What this shows you about skin
Your fingertips have tiny ridges that create fingerprints. No two people have the exact same print, which is one way your skin helps make you unique.
Want more fun ways to learn?
Visit the Confidence Hub for simple activities, skincare tips, and tools that help tweens build confidence one small habit at a time.