Breakouts can happen even when your skin does not produce extra oil. Several other factors clog pores or irritate skin leading to pimples.
Hormones often trigger acne without oily skin. During puberty pregnancy menstrual cycles menopause or changes in birth control hormones like androgens rise. This speeds up skin cell turnover creating sticky dead cells that block pores even with normal oil levels. Conditions like PCOS add to this by raising male hormones causing jawline breakouts in women.
Dry or dehydrated skin surprises many as a breakout cause. When skin lacks moisture it flakes and dead cells pile up blocking follicles. Skipping moisturizer makes it worse as skin overreacts by producing just enough oil to trap those cells. Overwashing strips the barrier letting irritants in and sparking inflammation.
Dead skin buildup clogs pores on its own. Skin renews constantly but in acne-prone types cells stick together instead of shedding. This forms whiteheads or blackheads without excess sebum involved.
Everyday habits at home create hidden triggers. Touching your face transfers bacteria from fingers worsening jaw or mouth spots. Dirty phone screens press oils and germs onto cheeks. Wet hair at night rubs moisture and products near temples breeding clogged pores. Unwashed makeup brushes drag leftover foundation and dust across nose and cheeks. Scented laundry on pillowcases irritates where fabric touches skin. Long bangs push natural hair oils into forehead pores. Sofas or cushions harbor dirt against the lower face.
Diet plays a role too. High sugar or dairy spikes insulin leading to more dead skin and pore blocks. Low glycemic foods help reduce this.
Stress and poor sleep raise hormones indirectly causing flares. Heat humidity or pollution add irritation making skin reactive. Genetics influence how skin handles these but lifestyle changes matter more.
Fungal acne from yeast overgrowth looks like pimples but hits chest back or forehead with itch. It ignores oil-based treatments needing antifungals instead.
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