Pomade Acne and the Cure

Possibly one of the most annoying forms of acne, pomade acne, because it seems to come out of nowhere and without reason.

But if you look closely and think about it, the cause is easy to determine. It’s your hair products bringing on the outbreaks.

It’s common for teenagers and young adults to adopt new hair styles as they become popular. However depending on your hair type you may have to overload your head with products to make your hair perform and maintain the new shape you want.

If your new ‘do’ requires the use of a thick, oily hair treatment called pomade, you could be in for a serious [tag]acne[/tag] breakouts.

Pomade is used when a new style forces curly hair into straight or any hair type into a molded shape.

And often the end result is pomade acne on the scalp and hairline – where ever it comes into contact with your skin. Most, if not all, pomades fall into the category of a comedogenic (pore clogging) cosmetic. The heavy oils used in pomades can clog pores which just sets the stage for the formation of comedones. In addition, some of the other chemicals in pomades may irritate the skin, contributing to acne inflammation.

You know the cure for this right? Stop using hair products that cause the breakouts to begin with.