13 Reasons You’re Getting Zits

Sneaky Acne Cause No. 7: Your Hair Products

What’s that you say? You don’t put hair products on your skin? Well, unless you consistently wear your hair in a slicked back ponytail and never let a strand near your face, I’d say that’s just not true.

King says hair products with oil, silicones and plasticizers can clog your pores, and if you wear your hair down, have bangs or even sleep with your hair loose it can get on your face and work it’s non-magic. So keep the products to a minimum and keep your hair off your face as much as possible.