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Hair products and breakouts

If your breakouts sit along the hairline, forehead or upper back, your hair routine is worth a look.

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How it happens

Heavy oils and silicone-rich stylers transfer to the forehead and hairline, and conditioner runs down the back and chest in the shower.

Small adjustments

  • Rinse conditioner out before washing your body
  • Keep stylers away from the hairline
  • Wash the hairline after workouts

Key takeaways

  • • Pattern location is the clue.
  • • Small sequencing changes are often enough.

Consider professional advice if

  • • Your breakouts are painful, deep or leaving scars
  • • Things are getting worse quickly despite a reasonable routine
  • • Your skin is significantly affecting how you feel day to day

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