11Jul/10Off
Does wearing a hat give you acne?
I wear a hat at my work, I work at Domino's Pizza and It gets hot and I sweat. I wear makeup to work as although I work at a food joint I do want to look good. I have really bad acne on my forehead. I use anti shine wash every day I use a microdermabrasion product everyother day and I use a anti shine masque every week. I also use a acne spot treatment product on my forehead 2 times daily. It's not going away! I don't want to throw all of my stuff out and can't affort proactive or anything like that but if anyone knows if my hat is causing my acne and if you may know of a good facial wash let me know.
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
i know this probably sounds gross but the hat is making your forehead sweat more. try using stridex pads. they work really good for me and are really cheap at target and other pharmacies. also i find that nutregeonas {sp?} has VERY good facial washes that you should use after work everyday.if nothing works then i suggest seeing your dermatologist.he should know the best cure if all else fails
good luck!
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
hats and beanies yeah….they used to for me, then i just stopped wearing em’
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
Make sure your hat is washed & free of any grease buildup
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
i don’t think they in themselves cause acne, but the fact that they rest against your forehead and make it hard for your skin to breathe, and from sweat there is probaly a grease buildup.
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
Your acne is not caused by the hat but if it traps dirt and oil and it can increase your acne. You need to leave off the makeup until the acne clears up some as the makeup helps clog your pores so the dirt and oil get trapped. Since the acne is really bad you may want to consider seeing the doc for antibiotic treatment to help clear it up. Also if you look around on the web you should be able to find the Proactive pretty reasonable in price. Ebay is an excellant place to buy things like that brand new. Also I would not use the microderabrasion product so often as it could be too harsh on your face and making things work. Use a mild soap and water and pat your skin dry.
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
Yes, it can increase your chances of getting acne.
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
Yes, your hat can cause the acne because it is pressing up against your skin, causing the pores to not only clog, but to also get a lot of bacteria in there.
As far as getting a good cleansing product – you’re going to have to shell out a little bit of money. The main thing you want to use is something with 10% Benzoyle Peroxide – the good news is that you can usually by something over the counter (Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleaner has 10% in it)
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
I’ve been told to wash your face with worm soap and rinse then wash it again with soap and water then rinse in cool water. Your hat might have some effect on it you might trying to wash your hat ever night I think that I would only try wearing eye shadow and mascara. good luck.
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made face packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
July 11th, 2010 - 11:30
I used to work at a fast food place and had to wear a hat. I used to have bad acne on my forehead. It took me about three years after I quit that place to get my acne cleared up. You’re hat absorbs sweat and it keeps your skin from breathing, therefore buildup occurs and you get acne. I would wash your hat every week or so, if you can. You can also get those acne pads and go to the bathroom and clean your face om your break or something.
As for products you can use. I found that the acne Avon products called: Tru-Pore-fection does a good job as keeping acne under control. I use the Avon products in the morning and a natural remedy at night. At night, I put some apple cider vingegar on a cottonball and rub over your face. That combo seems to work well for me. If you get any irritation from the vinegar, try lemon juice. The natural acids from the vinegar and lemon juice helps clear up acne. I hope this helps.