“Another common thing people overlook is the negative effects hair products, like hairspray and gel, can have on the skin,” Garlapati explains. It’s not your fault if you’ve never considered your hair products a source of blackheads, as the connection isn’t necessarily intuitive.
“Products like these are meant for the hair, but if they end up on the skin on your face, they can lead to blackheads on your forehead and the areas surrounding your hairline,” she says.
To mitigate this crossover, try to block your face when misting your strands with styling products. You may even consider walking into a different room to use your hairspray to avoid the residue left in the air sticking to your skin.