Hair Care Causing Break Outs?!
- Lauren Brennan
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Is Your Hair Care Causing Breakouts? Here's What You Need to Know
If you're still battling breakouts despite following a solid skincare routine, it might be time to take a closer look at your hair products. Many people don’t realize that their shampoo, conditioner, or styling sprays could be the real reason for stubborn acne along the hairline, jawline, back, and chest.
At Clear Complexion Skincare, we help clients uncover hidden breakout triggers—especially those linked to pore-clogging ingredients found in common hair care. Yes, your shampoo could be sabotaging your skin.
How Hair Products Can Trigger Acne
Even products labeled “natural” or “salon-quality” often contain comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients that quietly wreak havoc on acne-prone skin.
When you rinse out your conditioner in the shower, it runs down your back and shoulders, depositing oils and residue directly onto breakout-prone areas. Throughout the day, hair products can also transfer from your hair to your skin—especially along the jawline and temples.
And here’s the big one: when you sleep, those same oils and ingredients rub off onto your pillowcase. Night after night, your face presses against that residue, leading to clogged pores, inflammation, and breakouts—often without you realizing what’s causing it.
Common Pore-Clogging Ingredients in Hair Products
Silicones (dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane)
Heavy oils and butters (like coconut oil and shea butter)
Waxes and thick emollients
Artificial fragrances and preservatives
Even if your skincare is acne-safe, if your hair products aren’t, you may never fully clear your skin.
Check Your Products with Our Pore-Clogging Ingredient Checker
Not sure what’s hiding in your shampoo or styling gel? Use our Pore-Clogging Ingredient Checker—a free tool on the Clear Complexion Skincare website that lets you copy/paste ingredient lists and instantly see if any comedogenic ingredients are present.
This tool is perfect for reviewing everything from hair care to makeup, sunscreen, and skincare products.
The Solution: Switch to Acne-Safe Hair Care
At Clear Complexion Skincare, we’ve developed a complete acne-safe hair care system made specifically for breakout-prone skin. Our products are free of all known pore-clogging ingredients, so they won’t contribute to facial or body acne—even if they touch your pillow or skin.
🌿 Our Hair Care Line Includes:
✅ Natural Shampoo – Deep-cleansing and residue-free
✅ Natural Conditioner – Lightweight moisture with zero buildup
✅ Growth Mist – Nourishes the scalp while remaining acne-safe
All formulas are non-comedogenic, sulfate-free, fragrance-free, and designed to support both healthy skin and healthy hair.
Real Results From Head to Toe
After switching to acne-safe hair care, our clients often report:
✨ Clearer jawline, cheeks, and hairline✨ Reduced back and shoulder breakouts✨ Healthier, buildup-free hair and scalp
Don't Let Your Hair Care Ruin Your Skin
Your hair touches your face and pillow every day—so what you put in your hair matters just as much as what you put on your skin.
Switch to Clear Complexion Skincare’s acne-safe shampoo, conditioner, and growth mist, and start seeing real results from the root up.
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