Why Do Pimples Appear on the Temples?
An Area at the Border Between the Scalp and the Face
The temples receive sebum from the forehead, residues from the scalp, sweat, and sometimes traces of hair products (hair oils, sprays and styling products, silicones, mineral oils, film-forming agents). This accumulation of substances can clog pores and promote the formation of skin eruptions.
Sweat, Sports, and Accessories
When you sweat, sweat carries bacteria, hair product residues, and impurities toward the temples. Helmets, hats, headbands, and headphones further exacerbate this phenomenon by creating friction and heat, which makes the skin more reactive.
The Role of Stress and Hormones
The Impact of Hormones on the Skin can be very significant. The cortisol produced during stressful periods increases sebum production. Some women even notice breakouts on the temples during the premenstrual period. This area, already weakened by hair and styling products, then reacts more intensely.
Hair: An Often Underestimated Factor
Hair resting on the temples naturally deposits sebum, bacteria, and sometimes product residues. Bangs, slicked strands, or a slightly oily scalp are enough to make this part of the face more prone to imperfections.
How to Eliminate Pimples on the Temples?
Rethink Hair-Related Habits
Without necessarily changing everything, it is often enough to adjust certain habits. Apply hair care products only on the lengths, avoid overly rich serums at the roots, and wash your hands after styling your hair to significantly reduce the transfer of residues to the temples.
Your nighttime routine is also important! At night, products easily migrate to the skin:
- Gently tie your hair back;
- Use a clean pillowcase;
- Avoid hair oils just before sleeping.
These tips will help keep this area clearer!
Cleanse and Exfoliate Gently and Regularly
A gentle cleanser, used morning and evening, is enough to remove skin impurities, sebum, and residues. The key is to cleanse without stripping: if the skin is irritated, it will produce more sebum, which will feed imperfections.
The Grangettes Switzerland purifying face gel contains papain (papaya), which offers a gentle but effective exfoliation for your skin. To eliminate dead cells and reveal a radiant complexion, it’s the key!
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Soothe, Treat, and Rebalance the Skin
Find Soothing and Rebalancing Actives
Niacinamide is ideal for balancing the temple area: it regulates sebum, calms redness, and strengthens the skin barrier. Additionally, vitamin B12 has anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit people suffering from acne. Ectoine, meanwhile, has a powerful anti-inflammatory action, very useful for fighting pimples.
Do Not Neglect Hydration
Even if the temples produce sebum, they can be dehydrated. A light, non-comedogenic moisturizer helps the skin regain its balance and become less reactive. Here, hyaluronic acid can truly make all the difference: this ingredient is known for intense hydration without causing irritation.
The Grangettes Switzerland soothing cream is a major ally in the fight against pimples on the temples. It contains ectoine (anti-pollution), hyaluronic acid (hydrating), bisabolol (soothing), and vitamin B12 (sebum-regulating): an ideal combination to fight inflammation and provide your skin with all the softness it needs!
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Limit Mechanical Irritations and Occlusive Makeup
Helmets, headphones, hats… All generate heat, friction, and irritation. Cleaning them regularly and avoiding accessories that are too tight allows your skin to breathe.
Moreover, thick foundations applied too high on the face clog pores. So be sure to leave a small margin near the hairline and opt for a careful makeup removal at night.
The Grangettes Switzerland makeup remover lotion helps you effectively remove makeup and impurities. It contains coconut-derived ingredients that cleanse, hydrate, and soothe the skin: an essential step in your beauty routine to fight pimples on the temples!
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When to See a Dermatologist?
If pimples persist despite changes, it will be essential to look for underlying causes. Indeed, pimples present for several months may hide folliculitis, scalp irritation, or a reaction to a hair ingredient. A dermatologist can precisely diagnose the cause and offer you an appropriate treatment.
Furthermore, some scalp dermatitis extend to the temples and cause redness and pimples: treating this area often improves the condition of the neighboring skin.
Get Smooth and Soothing Temples Back
Understanding why pimples settle on the temples is already a big part of the work. By adjusting hair care, adopting an appropriate cleansing routine, reducing friction, and using the right actives, you can sustainably purify the area. A gentle but consistent routine is often enough to regain clear skin and prevent recurrences.
With a few daily adjustments and well-chosen products, your temples will become smooth, balanced, and free of imperfections again.
