Could Your Hair Care Products Be Causing Your Body Acne?

"You literally can't put something on your hair without it getting on your skin and not just your scalp," says Dr. Iris Rubin, dermatologist and founder of SEEN. She elaborates that hair care products rinse down your face and body in the shower, which can leave a residue on your skin for hours. It's this residue that has the potential to clog pores leading to breakouts and irritation.

Hair product migration isn't just limited to showering, either. It can be triggered by certain activities, such as exercising, especially in warm, humid climates, and sweating excessively, according to board certified nurse practitioner, aesthetic specialist and owner of Bare Aesthetic Medical Spa Vanessa Coppola, FNP-BC. Migration can also occur after you style your mane and even as you sleep.

Rocking long locks? Lingering residue can move between strands and skin. Especially if your long hair is touching your back all day.

If you're noticing breakouts along your hairline, scalp, back or shoulders, Coppola says your hair care regimen could be to blame.

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