Have you ever seen someone who loves Acne because it makes them beautiful? Of course, no one does, because Acne does nothing but ruins your beauty. Am I wrong?
One of the numerous places you can get Acne is the Forehead. It is a very annoying place to have acne because it looks like a lightning bulb on your forehead when it starts developing into Pimples. You can develop forehead acne when you are going through the puberty stage, stress, irritation, etc. This happens because the tiny glands below the skin surface are blocked. Aside from the fact that Forehead Acne looks unattractive, it can also cause discomfort, and often, you pop it which eventually leaves you with a spot.
In this blog post, I will be addressing the causes of Forehead Acne, the best cleansers for your acne, and how to treat and prevent Forehead Acne.
What are the Causes of Forehead Acne?
Acne can be likened to a skin condition, mostly it’s common at the puberty stage due to changes in hormone levels but as time moves, it can develop into whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, nodules, or cysts.
Unlike what everyone has come to believe that Acne only develops on the face, you need to know that it also develops on the shoulder, back, chest, arms, etc for as long as it’s a place clothed with skin. When the glands known as the sebaceous glands which are responsible for producing an oily substance called sebum get blocked by bacteria or dead skin cells, Acne appears and develops into pimples.
So what are the factors that can be responsible for this? Those factors include;
Hormonal changes
Different things happen to both gender at the puberty stage because fur hormone levels shift significantly.
Stress
When you go through stress, your body system is at the stage of unrest and oftentimes, you begin to have sweat breakouts without cleaning or washing, eventually, it gets dried with all the dust particles on your skin. This causes skin irritation and births Acne.
Medication
This is a world where people have allergies and most things have side effects. Forehead Acne can be birthed as a result of allergies to medications or side effects of using a particular medication.
Hygiene
When was the last time you washed your face after strolling to the next street for a purchase? You can’t remember, right? That is it. Not washing your face leaves your forehead oily which eventually blocks and births Acne.
Hair products
There are some hair products in form of Oils, Gels, and waxes that causes Acne breakouts on the forehead.
Skin irritation
Some things irritate your skin, but you never know because you want to look beautiful. Oftentimes, makeup on the forehead, hats usage headbands, etc can irritate the forehead and birth Acne, especially when you have sensitive skin.
I bet someone reading this loves to touch his/her forehead frequently. You don’t need to feel shy because we belong to the same category, however, it is time we put a stop to it because the constant touching of your forehead irritates the skin and spurs acne.
How To Treat Forehead Acne?
Do you have Acne or do you know someone who does? You might find these tips helpful, Although treatment varies depending on the spread of your acne.
Gels, soaps, lotions, creams, etc have constantly been in use over the years for the treatment of acne. However, ensure your products contain these ingredients;
- Benzoyl peroxide,
- Salicylic acid,
- Retinol, and
- Resorcinol.
Medications such as; - Corticosteroids,
- Antimicrobials,
- Antibiotics,
- Retinoids,
- Combined contraceptives, etc can also be prescribed by specialists for acne.
You want to ask for a natural remedy, right? Of course, there are natural remedies and it includes;
- Aloe vera: You can get the raw Aloe Vera or Aloe Vera Oil and apply it directly to your forehead.
- Tea tree oil: Mix a few drops of this tea tree oil with water, then apply to your forehead with a ball of cotton wool.
- Apple cider vinegar: Mix ¼ Apple cider Vinegar with ¾ water, then apply to the forehead with a ball of cotton wool.
- Zinc: This is taken as a supplement.
- Warm water: Heat little water and compress to the forehead with a clean cloth twice daily.
- Face Mask: Mix 3 teaspoons of Aloe vera gel with 3-4 drops of tea tree oil, apply to the face or forehead, then wash off in the morning.
- Azelaic acid
- Green tea extract, etc
How To Prevent Forehead Acne?
Currently, you don’t have forehead acne, however, you will like to prevent it. Follow the procedures below;
- Wash your face after exercise or any other rigorous activities that make you sweat,
- Do not wear anything tight such as hats, headbands, scarves, caps or clothing that covers the forehead,
- Do not use harsh skincare products on your forehead,
- Do not use a face scrub that deep cleanse your forehead,
- Wipe and wash off all make-up products before going to bed,
- Resist the urge to touch, and scratch your forehead,
- Wash your hands regularly,
- Reduce your exposure to the sun,
- Get a facial cleanser,
- Wash your hair often, especially if you have oily hair,
- Wipe off your forehead with a damp cloth after washing your hair or using any hair products,
- Pull your hair up away from your forehead,
- Use makeup, cleansers, and other products that are labeled “noncomedogenic.” this implies that they won’t block your pores and birth acne. Simply avoid cleansers that contain alcohol.
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Best Cleansers for Acne
- MURAD Clarifying Cleanser.
- St. Ives Acne Control Daily Face Cleanser (Oily Skin),
- PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide,
- GLYTONE Acne Clearing Cleanser,
- DERMA-E Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser (works best for clearing acne scar),
- Trader Joe’s All-in-One Facial Cleanser (for sensitive skin),
- EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser (for dry skin),
- CERAVE Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser,
- InstaNatural Glycolic Cleanser,
- CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser,
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser (Best for hormonal acne),
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser,
- Humane Acne Face Wash, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide (Teenage acne),
- Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser (pregnancy acne),
- Differin Daily Deep Cleanser,
- SKINMEDICA AHA & BHA Exfoliating Cleanser,
- BIODERMA Sebium H2O Purifying Cleansing Micelle Solution
- VICHY Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel,
- LA ROCHE-POSAY Effaclar Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash,
- Bioré Charcoal Acne Daily Cleanser,
- Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash,
- CLEARASIL Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash,
- PCA SKIN BPO 5% Cleanser,
- Simple Micellar Cleansing Water (adult acne).
Conclusion
Forehead acne isn’t something beautiful, hence, you should also avoid picking at acne with your fingers because with dirt on your finger, you can invite infection to your skin and if this acne becomes a pimple, then you pop, it will take longer to heal as well as leave a scar on your face.
If you’ll like to treat forehead acne, the time it takes to work varies depending on your skin type, so you need to be patient. However, people with sensitive skin should go for creams or lotions. You can as well take preventive measures if you do not have acne at the moment. If it persists, do well to see a skin specialist.
Do you have any special funny experiences or moments with forehead acne? How do you care for or prevent forehead acne? Engage using the comment section.
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