Acne-Safe Haircare: Why Your Shampoo & Conditioner Might Matter More Than You'd Think..

If you’re dealing with recurring breakouts around:

• The forehead + hairline

• Temples

• Jawline

• Neck

• Chest

• Shoulders + back

…it might be worth taking a look at your haircare products.

Now this does NOT mean shampoo or conditioner is the root cause of acne. Acne is an internal and very multi-factorial. BUT hair products can sometimes contribute to extra irritation, congestion, and buildup on the skin, especially if products are heavy, highly fragranced, or constantly transferring onto the skin through your hair, pillowcase, sweat, or shower routine.

This is something I commonly look into with acne-prone clients, especially if they’re experiencing stubborn “outside perimeter” breakouts or body acne that isn’t improving.

Below are some haircare products that I personally find to be more acne-conscious or lower risk for acne-prone skin ✨

Shampoos

• SEEN Shampoo, Fragrance Free - Non-Comedogenic Hair Shampoo- Dermatologist-Developed - Safe for Sensitive, Eczema & Acne Prone Skin

• CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

• Color Wow Color Security Shampoo

• K18 Damage Shield Protective Shampoo, Reduces Frizziness & Tangles, Maintains Hair Health

• Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing Fragrance-free Hypoallergenic Shampoo

• IGK FIRST CLASS Detoxifying Charcoal Shampoo

• K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ Color-Safe Detox Clarifying Shampoo, Non-Stripping, pH-Optimized Cleanse, Removes Product Buildup, Dirt, Oils & Metals

• AG Care Colour Savour Colour Protection Shampoo, Protection from Fading

• AG Hair Thikk Wash Volumizing Shampoo - Cleanse Scalp and Add Volume - Exclusive Regenerative Complex

• AG Care Renew Clarifying Shampoo, Remove Build Up, Colour Safe Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Conditioners

• Living proof No Frizz Conditioner

• Living Proof Full Conditioner

• COLOR WOW Color Security Conditioner

• Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing Fragrance-free Hypoallergenic Conditioner

• CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

Treatments + Styling Products

• COLOR WOW Dream Coat, Supernatural Spray

• Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing Fragrance-Free Detangler

• Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum

  
  

A few extra tips ✨

• Wash your body AFTER rinsing conditioner out

• Avoid sleeping with heavy hair products on the skin

• Keep styling products away from the forehead + jawline

• Change pillowcases frequently

• Clarify your scalp weekly if you use dry shampoo or styling products regularly

Sometimes small changes can make a really big difference over time when it comes to acne-prone skin

Natasha xo