Beauty
You might want to check your hair products.
Zits can be a pest regardless ofwhere theyre located.
Snehal Amin, M.D., board-certified dermatologist atMDCS Dermatology forehead zits included.
Common culprits includegenetics, bacteria, hormones, and inflammation, he explains.
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Breakouts on the forehead are from oilsandbacteria, Sperling explains.
Thus, Sperling strongly encourages everyone tostop touching their face, as this can transfer bacteria to the surface.
Regularlyswitching out your pillowcases, face towels, and even your hats.
Hair is often the culprit for forehead acne, Amin tells Bustle.
Thats because super-active ingredients can dry your skin out which leads to the next point.
It is important tomoisturize even when you have acne-prone skin, Amin explains.
Bonus points for being able to buy it at the drugstore.
Its fragrance-free, and keeps the complexion calm and hydrated thanks toniacinamideandurea.
Together, these skin care superstars address acne while simultaneously calming the complexion.
Studies referenced:
Choi, C.W.
Facial sebum affects the development of acne, especially the distribution of inflammatory acne.
JEADV.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04384.x
Makrantonaki, E. (2011).
An update on the role of the sebaceous gland in the pathogenesis of acne.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3051853/
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