Ishita Roy

Is Your Boyfriend's Beard Causing You Acne?

Beard Can Cause Acne

Talking about viral health videos, we have one by Dr Kanika a Dermatologist who works with her partner Dr Shivang by the Instagram account @doctorduo_ks with 124K followers in collaboration with Sungjemlila Longkumer, cosmetologist, @sungjemish with 479K followers. 

The video garnered 211K likes, talks about having breakouts because of beard. The video says that your partner's beard can cause you breakouts. When beard touches your face, it causes friction and this can lead to breakouts.

If your skin is breaking out and your partner has a beard or stubble, it could be more than just a coincidence. When your face comes into close contact with your partner's facial hair, the friction can lead to increased oil production on your skin. This extra oil can clog pores, leading to acne or blemishes.

Even if your boyfriend maintains good beard hygiene and washes it regularly, it can still harbor bacteria. When your skin is exposed to these bacteria, it may become irritated or inflamed, resulting in breakouts or even "beard burn" from constant friction.

The best defense against breakouts is a solid skincare routine, and that includes when your skin is coming into contact with facial hair. Start by regularly cleansing and moisturizing your skin to ensure your skin’s barrier is strong and balanced. This helps reduce irritation and prevent blemishes. If you have oily skin and notice your partner’s beard makes the issue worse, look for a cleanser designed for oily skin to control excess oil and bacteria.

After cleansing, moisturising is essential.

If you suspect your boyfriend’s beard products—especially those with fragrance or alcohol—are contributing to your breakouts, suggest he switch to fragrance- and alcohol-free alternatives. This can help reduce irritation. Additionally, if his beard feels rough or bristly, encouraging him to use a beard softener or a natural moisturiser can make a big difference in minimizing friction and irritation.

Lastly, after any contact with his beard, consider hydrating and calming your skin with a soothing mist followed by your usual moisturiser. This added step can help prevent breakouts and keep your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

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Talking about viral health videos, we have one by Dr Kanika a Dermatologist who works with her partner Dr Shivang by the Instagram account @doctorduo_ks with 124K followers in collaboration with Sungjemlila Longkumer, cosmetologist, @sungjemish with 479K followers. The video garnered 211K likes, talks about having breakouts because of beard. The video says that your partner's beard can cause you breakouts. When beard touches your face, it causes friction and this can lead to breakouts.        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Sungjemlila Longkumer | Skincare Fanatic (@sungjemish)]]> Why Are You Breaking Out?If your skin is breaking out and your partner has a beard or stubble, it could be more than just a coincidence. When your face comes into close contact with your partner's facial hair, the friction can lead to increased oil production on your skin. This extra oil can clog pores, leading to acne or blemishes. Even if your boyfriend maintains good beard hygiene and washes it regularly, it can still harbor bacteria. When your skin is exposed to these bacteria, it may become irritated or inflamed, resulting in breakouts or even "beard burn" from constant friction.How Can You Prevent It?The best defense against breakouts is a solid skincare routine, and that includes when your skin is coming into contact with facial hair. Start by regularly cleansing and moisturizing your skin to ensure your skin’s barrier is strong and balanced. This helps reduce irritation and prevent blemishes. If you have oily skin and notice your partner’s beard makes the issue worse, look for a cleanser designed for oily skin to control excess oil and bacteria.After cleansing, moisturising is essential.If you suspect your boyfriend’s beard products—especially those with fragrance or alcohol—are contributing to your breakouts, suggest he switch to fragrance- and alcohol-free alternatives. This can help reduce irritation. Additionally, if his beard feels rough or bristly, encouraging him to use a beard softener or a natural moisturiser can make a big difference in minimizing friction and irritation.Lastly, after any contact with his beard, consider hydrating and calming your skin with a soothing mist followed by your usual moisturiser. This added step can help prevent breakouts and keep your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.