Hair Gel and Acne
Do you get small acne bumps along your hairline? Many acne sufferers, and even people with otherwise naturally clear skin, find themselves with mild but stubborn hairline acne due to the hair styling products they use. Hairline acne usually consists of small blackheads, and can also effect areas beyond your immediate hairline due to the effects of sweat and/or longer hair lying against your skin. Most hair gels and sculpting products contain ingredients that do not mix well with healthy skin, such as alcohol, oils and adhesives. Many of these ingredients can clog your pores and even promote the growth of bacteria.
For your skin’s sake, it’s a good idea to take care when applying hair styling products. Try to keep gels and oils away from your skin at the hairline, and generally avoid applying these products too heavily. It’s best when gels don’t need to be rubbed down to your roots and against the skin of your scalp. If you use spray products, you may want to cover your skin while spraying near your hairline. At the very least, make sure to rinse off the skin along your hairline after applying hair products. Remember that these ingredients will seep into your pores by means of sweat, so if you’re going to be exercising or doing anything that will involve a lot of sweating, try to avoid laying on a think layer of hair gel (or similar products) beforehand. Hairline acne is easier avoided than eliminated.
