Acne-Safe Hair Products
- Deborah Berry
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
By Deborah Berry
Why it matters: If you're breaking out along your hairline, upper back, or chest, your hair products might be to blame. Many contain pore-clogging ingredients that can wreak havoc on acne-prone skin.
Good news? I've done the homework so you don't have to. Here’s your go-to list of acne-safe shampoos, conditioners, dry shampoos, and styling products that will help you get clear—and stay clear.
SHAMPOOS (Acne-Safe)
From gentle daily formulas to color-safe and clarifying options:
ABBA Gentle Shampoo
Aveda Be Curly / Shampure
Bumble & Bumble Bond-Building Repair
Formula 18 Hydrating / Naked Smoothing / Purifying
Giovanni Root 66 Max Volume
Kerastase (Chroma Absolu, Curl Manifesto, Discipline)
L’Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Line
Malibu C Clarifying + Scalp Wellness
Olaplex No.4C + No.4P
Pureology Hydrate / Strength Cure(...and many more listed above)
DRY SHAMPOOS (Breakout-Safe)
Batiste Dry Shampoo (Original)
Blowpro Faux Dry
Marc Anthony 2nd Day Clear
R+Co Death Valley
CONDITIONERS (Pore-Safe)
Abba Moisture Conditioner
Aveda Be Curly Conditioner
Formula 18 Naked Thickening
JOICO Color Endure
Pantene Aqua Light
Wella “Elements” Daily Renewing
LEAVE-IN + STYLING PRODUCTS
Color Wow Dream Coat
Giovanni Wicked Texture Pomade
Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Cream
It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In (not Keratin version)
Paul Mitchell FIRMstyle Freeze and Shine
TIGI Bed Head Spray & Gel
Got2b Glued Spiking Glue(...plus many more acne-friendly options)
Tip: Always rinse thoroughly, especially along the hairline and back. And never skip reading ingredient labels—this list is your safe zone. Loved this article? Share it with a friend! Great skin is even better when it’s shared.
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