So, you’re brushing your hair and notice some
bumps. Wait, could those be pimples? Yup. Just when you thought acne had popped
up every place possible on your body, here’s one more: Your hairline.
How Hairline Breakouts Happen
A pimple begins when excess oil mixes with dead skin cells, clogging a pore. On your scalp, oil can get trapped not only by dead skin cells, but also by hairspray, mousse, gel — even shampoo, if you don’t rinse well enough. Hats, baseball caps, visors and bandanas can trap even more oil and sweat.
Makeup can also contribute to pore-clog —
especially if it’s not fully washed off, which can happen around the hairline. Your
facial cleanser may even be a culprit if you don’t rinse all the way up to your
hair.
How to Clear Up Pimples at Your Hairline
As a basic preventative step, always begin your
nightly skincare routine by thoroughly removing all of your makeup, up to and
into your hairline. Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Instant
Makeup Remover Wipes are fast and easy to use. Then wash your face,
making sure to rinse into your hairline. (And don’t go to sleep with makeup on,
ever.)
Wash your hair frequently, and make sure to rinse
thoroughly. Avoid heavy, sticky, waxy styling products that can seal pores,
trapping oil and bacteria inside.
But pimples around the hairline should be treated
as pimples, so exfoliation and acne treatment are important, too. If your
hairline is the only area where you break out, try our UNBLEMISH
Clarifying Mask with Sulfur to reduce excess oil, unclog pores
and remove impurities from the surface of the skin in just 10 minutes. If the
problem is persistent, or if you have acne elsewhere on your face, use one of
our two acne Regimens. The UNBLEMISH Regimen , for
adult acne and visible signs of aging, includes Gentle Exfoliating
Acne Wash and Clarifying Toner to
help clear pores and Dual Intensive Acne
Treatment to penetrate pores to clear acne. Choose our SPOTLESS Regimen for
teen and young adult acne.
Makeup Tips
Be mindful of how far into your hairline you apply makeup, and check your foundation to see how much oil it contains. Or replace your base with Rodan + Fields Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid . It’s specifically formulated to be non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. Find your shade, or custom-blend a couple of shades, to protect your skin without contributing to breakouts at your hairline — or anywhere else on your face.
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