The Causes of Jawline Acne

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Acne, which affects both teenagers and adults of all races, usually occurs on the face, neck, chest, and back. No matter where on the body the outbreak occurs, the cause is usually the same - an overproduction of sebum. But acne can be aggravated on certain parts of the body in other ways. For instance, the causes of jawline acne symptoms are caused by factors other than sebum production.

Jawline acne symptoms can occur when the hair comes into contact with the jawline - which is common for people with longer hair. Hair contains oils that contribute to acne. Therefore, it is important to keep your hair off your face, including the jawline. Hair simply resting against the face - even when the hair is clean - often causes acne breakouts, or slows the healing process for current breakouts.

When we rest our heads in our hands, we often have our hands on our jawlines, propping our heads up. This also contributes to jawline acne symptoms, because our hands also contain oils that cause acne. Keeping the hands off all areas of the face is important.

Jawline acne can also be caused by the use of makeup. Makeup tends to cake in the creases of the face, and along the jawline. This clogs the pores, and causes acne breakouts. Try to avoid using makeup, or use makeup that is hypoallergenic or designed for sensitive skin. Be sure to remove all makeup before going to bed at night.

Sweat is another factor that causes jawline acne. When sweat runs down our faces, it often rests on our jawlines for a minute or two before dropping off our skin. Sweat contains oils and toxins that cause acne. When doing activities that cause you to sweat, try using a head band to keep sweat from running down your face, and remove the head band and wash the face well after sweating.

Finally, jawline acne symptoms can be caused by not washing the jawline area well enough. Often, when we wash our faces, we try not to get our shirts wet. This results in washing our faces down far enough to include the jawline. The jawline pores then become clogged, causing acne. Remove your shirt or wrap a towel around you to protect your clothing, and make sure that you wash all the way down to the neck each time you wash your face.

Jawline acne symptoms can be reduced or eliminated by following these simple steps. If jawline acne persists, you may need to try alternate treatments. For cases of severe jawline acne symptoms, consult your doctor.