Acne can erupt anywhere, anytime and for a variety of reasons. Treatments and causes can also vary from person to person but some acne can be predictable and from that, you can easily determine its cause and apply the best solution.

If you notice that you’re having an acne breakout around your jaw area only, one probable culprit is…your hair! This type of acne is called the jawline acne and can be difficult to get rid of. It is also not very appealing to the eyes.

To avoid getting this type of acne, an effective solution is to wear your hair short or if you don’t want to do that is to keep you hair away from your face as much as possible. The term holistic beauty can be applied here, meaning if you want to really look good, then you should not ignore be any part of your body. In the case of your face, a smooth and clean face is possible with a neat hairstyle.

Acne develops when strands of hair that touches the jaw area irritates the face. This is because the hair comes in contact with the skin leaves dirt, oil and dust that is absorbed the pores. Jawline acne is most common for girls with long hair but they can tie their hair with a ponytail to keep it away from the face. Washing the hair often may not be an effective solution because it will make the hair oilier and deposit more oil when it touches the face.

People who have the habit of resting their chin in the hand are also prone to develop jawline acne. The hand may transfer germs and bacteria that will encourage acne flare-ups. Avoiding this habit will be helpful in keeping the skin clear.

Jawline acne is also common among physically active people such as athletes. As they play and work out, the perspiration on the face travels along the jaw area. The sweat contains germs that are absorbed by the pores and thus develop into acne. Wearing a sweatband to keep perspiration off the face is a good remedy.

Another reason for jawline acne is make-up that is easily absorbed by the skin. Using water-based over an oil-based make-up is recommended. Women are advised to wear little make-up and to properly remove it to avoid irritation.