Acne-Safe Hair Care Products

Finding hair products that work without triggering breakouts can feel like an uphill battle—especially for those with acne-prone skin. Many shampoos, conditioners, and styling products contain ingredients that can transfer to the skin and clog pores. But don’t worry! You don’t have to choose between healthy hair and clear skin.

We’ve created this Acne-Safe Hair Care List to help you find shampoos, conditioners, and styling products that are free of common pore-clogging ingredients.

At Linde Esthetics & Wellness Studio, we specialize in acne treatments and carefully review each product before adding it to this list. However, manufacturers may change formulas over time, so we always recommend double-checking before purchasing. You can use our Ingredient Checker to ensure your products are still acne-safe.

If you’re struggling with persistent breakouts and need a personalized acne treatment plan, we’re here to help! We use in our studio and recommend for home care Face Reality Skincare products. Visit Linde Esthetics & Wellness Studio to learn more about our customized acne solutions.

Acne-Safe Shampoos

Shampoo is the foundation of any hair care routine, but if you have acne-prone skin, choosing the right one is more important than you might think. Many shampoos contain ingredients like sulfates, heavy oils, and silicones that can leave behind residue, clog pores, and trigger breakouts—especially along the hairline, neck, and back.

The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice a clean, healthy scalp for clear skin. The shampoos on this list are free of known pore-clogging ingredients while still effectively cleansing your hair and scalp. Whether you need a formula for dry, oily, or color-treated hair, you can find an option that works for both your strands and your skin.

All Hair Types

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• Native Citrus & Herbal Musk Daily Shampoo
• Suave Refreshing Shampoo Ocean Breeze
• Suave Daily Clarifying Fresh Cleansing Shampoo

Anti-Frizz

• Davines Oi Shampoo
• ENJOY Sulfate-Free Luxury Shampoo
• Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo
• Not Your Mother’s Smooth Moves Anti-Frizz Shampoo
• Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo
• Redken Acidic Bonding Shampoo
• Suave Silk Protein Infusion Sleek and Smooth Shampoo
• Unite 7SECONDS Shampoo

Coarse

• ENJOY Sulfate-Free Luxury Shampoo
• Iles Formula Shampoo + Conditioner
• Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo
• Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo
• Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo
• Redken Acidic Bonding Shampoo
• Unite 7SECONDS Shampoo

Curly

• AG Care Curl Fresh Curl Enhancing Shampoo
• AG Care Curl Revive Hydrating Shampoo
• Aveda Be Curly Shampoo
• Cantu Shea Butter Natural Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo
• Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Hair Wash
• Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser
• Curlsmith Frizz Control Cleanser
• Curlsmith Wash & Scrub Detox Shampoo
• DevaCurl CURLBOND Re-Coiling Mild Lather Cleanser
• Devacurl low poo original
• Ethique Beauty Curl-Defining Solid Shampoo Bar
• Fairy Tales Curly-Q Hydrating Shampoo
• Herbal Essences Apricot Oil Curl Defining Shampoo Sulfate Free
• Innersense Clarity Fragrance-Free Hairbath
• Innersense Pure Harmony Hairbath
• Kerastase Curl Manifesto Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Curly Hair
• Living Proof Curl Shampoo
• Malibu C Curl Wellness Shampoo
• Maui Moisture Lightweight Curls + Flaxseed Shampoo
• Native Turmeric Shampoo
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Shampoo
• Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo

Fine Hair/Volumizing

• AG THIKK WASH Volumizing Shampoo
• Amika 3D Volume & Thickening Shampoo
• Chi Magnied Volume Shampoo
• hers Full Volume Shampoo
• Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo
• Living Proof Full Shampoo
• Native Sea Salt & Cedar Full & Thick 2-in-1
• Native Vegan Cucumber & Mint Natural Volume Shampoo
• Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo
• Pantene Nutrient Blends Silicone Free Bamboo Shampoo, Volume Multiplier for Fine Thin Hair
• Pureology® Pure Volume
• Raw Sugar Volume Revive Shampoo Strawberry + White Tea + Nettle
• Redken Acidic Bonding Shampoo
• Unite 7SECONDS Shampoo

Moisturizing/Hydrating

• AG Ultra Moist
• AG XTRAAqua MOIST Moisturizing Shampoo
• American Crew Deep Moisturizing Shampoo
• Amike Normcore Signature Shampoo
• Creme of Nature Moisture & Shine Shampoo with Argan Oil
• Davines Oi Shampoo + conditioner
• EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture Shampoo
• Iles Formula Shampoo + Conditioner
• IT’S A 10 Miracle Moisture Shampoo Sulfate-Free
• Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo
• Kirkland Signature Professional Salon Formula Moisture Shampoo
• Moroccan Oil Hydrating Shampoo
• Native Coconut & Vanilla Moisturizing Vegan Shampoo
• Native Ocean Timber Moisturizing Shampoo
• Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo
• Pantene Nutrient Blends Sulfate Free Miracle Moisture Rose Water Shampoo
• Pantene Sulfate Free Baobab Shampoo
• Pureology® Hydrate Shampoo
• Redken Acidic Bonding Shampoo
• SEXY OIL Healthy Sexy Hair Moisturizing Shampoo for Normal/Dry Hair
• Unite 7SECONDS Shampoo

Oily

• Free & Clear Shampoo
• Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Shampoo
• Iles Formula Shampoo + Conditioner
• Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo
• Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo
• Redken Acidic Bonding Shampoo
• Unite 7SECONDS Shampoo

Color Care

• AG CARE Colour Savour Colour Protecting Shampoo
• Olaplex No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
• Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo
• Malibu Hydrate Color Wellness Shampoo
• Framsei Color Lover Volume Boost Shampoo
• Malibu Blondes Enhancing Shampoo
• John Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Shampoo
• Kenra Platinum Restorative Shampoo
• Kenra Platinum Color Charge Shampoo

Straight

Medicated/Speciality

• T/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo-Scalp Build-up Control
• Nizerol (dandruff/folliculitis)
• Malibu-C Un-Do-Goo® Shampoo
• Malibu C Swimmer’s Wellness Shampoo
• Malibu C Scalp Wellness® Shampoo
• Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Shampoo
• Derma E Scalp Relief Shampoo
• AG CARE Balance Apple Cider Vinegar Sulfate-Free Shampoo
• Amika Reset Clarifying Gel Shampoo
• AG CARE Renew Clarifying Shampoo
• Suave Cleansing Shampoo Daily Clarifying
• Head & Shoulders Bare Anti Dandruff Soothing Hydration Shampoo
• Native Eucalyptus & Mint Scalp Detox 2-in-1
• Neutrogena Tea & Sal Therapeutic Shampoo
• Pantene Miracle Repair Shampoo
• Raw Sugar The Scalp Restore Jojoba + Aloe + Niacinamide Shampoo
• Suave Daily Clarifying Fresh Cleansing Shampoo

Dry Shampoo

• Batiste Bare Dry Shampoo Barely Scented
• Batiste Brunette Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Dark Brown Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Dry Shampoo “Blush”
• Batiste Fresh Breezy Citrus Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Original Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Overnight Deep Cleanse Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Touch Activated Dry Shampoo
• Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo Exotic Coconut
• Blowpro Faux Dry Shampoo
• Cake Beauty The All Powderful Dry Styling
• COLAB Original Dry Shampoo
• EVA NYC Dry shampoo
• Eva NYC Freshen Up Invisible Dry Shampoo
• Hask Charcoal Purifying Dry Shampoo
• Innersense Refresh Non-Aerosol Dry Shampoo
• Marc Anthony True Professional 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo for All Hair Types
• Neil George Refresh Dry Shampoo
• Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Dry Shampoo
• Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Dry Shampoo
• R+Co DEATH VALLEY Dry Shampoo
• Tresemme Extra Hold Hair Mousse
• Verb Dry Shampoo Powder

2-in-1 or 3-in-1

• 18.21 Man Made Original Sweet Tobacco 3-in-1 Body Wash, Shampoo, & Conditioner for Men
• Ginger Lily Farms Botanicals Men’s 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
• Organix Men’s Invigorating 3 in 1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash “Citrus Mint”
• SoCozy 3 in 1 Kids Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
• Suave Energizing Sport Body + Face Wash
• Suave Men 2 in 1 Anti Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner
• Suave Men’s Charcoal 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
• Suave Men’s Citrus Rush 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
• Zinc & Sage 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner

Acne-Safe Conditioners

Conditioner is essential for keeping hair soft and hydrated, but for acne-prone skin, choosing the right one is just as important. Many conditioners contain heavy oils, silicones, and other ingredients that can transfer to your skin, clog pores, and trigger breakouts—especially along the hairline, neck, and back.

The good news? You don’t have to choose between healthy hair and clear skin. The conditioners on our Acne-Safe Hair Care List are free of known pore-clogging ingredients while still providing the moisture and nourishment your hair needs. Whether you have dry, oily, or color-treated hair, there’s an option that works for both your strands and your skin.

Acne-Safe Leave-In, Mask, Styling

Leave-in treatments and styling products can enhance your hair, but many contain heavy oils, silicones, and waxes that transfer to your skin and clog pores. If you have acne-prone skin, choosing the right products is key to avoiding breakouts along the hairline, neck, and back.

The good news? You don’t have to give up your favorite hairstyles to maintain clear skin. The Acne-Safe Hair Care List features leave-in conditioners, gels, mousses, and styling creams that help you achieve your desired look—without pore-clogging ingredients.

Acne-Safe Curly Hair Products

Curly hair thrives on hydration and definition, but many curl-friendly products contain heavy oils, butters, and waxes that can clog pores and contribute to breakouts—especially along the hairline, neck, and back. If you have acne-prone skin, choosing the right products is essential.

The good news? You don’t have to compromise between bouncy curls and clear skin. Our Acne-Safe Hair Care List includes curl-friendly shampoos, conditioners, and styling products that provide moisture and definition without the pore-clogging ingredients that can lead to breakouts.