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Does having hair on your face cause acne?
I haven't exactly got amazing skin, but i haven't got acne.
I get spots yeah, but they're never amazingly tragic, nothing some concealer and my confidence cant fix.
But;
having just read a question, about having a hairstyle that leaves hair falling on your face can make acne worse, i'm left wondering why?
and how?
I love my hair, but as i'm maturing and my skin is getting better, i don't want my hair to ruin it?
is it true?
It's not hair or oil that causes acne - it's bacteria.
Having dirty skin will increase the likelyhood of bacteria taking up residence, which will cause more blemishes, so if you've got oily hair touching skin that you don't wash, you'll be more likely to get pimples in that area.
However, if you take care to keep your hair clean and to wash the skin that it touches (ie. your forehead if you've got bangs) you shouldn't have a problem.
Some people are more prone to acne, they have the right sort of conditions for bacterial infections, and having hair that touches your skin *could* make that worse, but from what it sounds like, you're not one of those people.
I have a hairstyle that involves long, asymmetrical bangs, but I take care to ensure that my skin stays clean and that oil doesn't build up, and I've never had a problem with pimples poping up where my hair touches. As a tip, using witch hazel and a cotton ball will keep oil at a minimum in "trouble areas" like your forehead. (Oil being the culprit that traps bacteria inside your pores - it's still a necessary part of healthy skin though, helps protect it)
If you've got healthy skin, having a bit of hair falling on your face won't change that, as long as you continue to keep everything clean. (just don't go overboard, as dry skin is more fragile skin)
Hope that helps!
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