Experiencing Bacne? Your Conditioner Could Be the Culprit

Another option is pinning your hair up after applying your conditioner so it doesn’t touch your back and shoulders — a claw clip works perfectly for this. This is also a great trick for deep conditioning hair masks. While the conditioner soaks into your hair, you can shave or even meditate. Just remember to wash your body after rinsing the conditioner out to ensure no residue is left on your skin.

If you’re still experiencing breakouts after trying those remedies, it may be a good idea to switch your go-to conditioner for a non-comedogenic one, like the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Conditioner. Tea tree oil shampoos and conditioners are known to help treat scalp conditions, like dandruff, but Dr. Graf also likes them because they often don’t contain any other oils. “Tea tree oil conditioners can be a good alternative if you are experiencing back acne,” she says.