If you’re noticing acne around your jawline that just won’t go away, your everyday habits might be part of the problem. Things like constantly touching your face, using strong exfoliants too often, or forgetting to clean your phone can quietly add to skin issues. Even your pillowcase, hair products, or what you eat can have a bigger impact on your skin than you’d expect. For those with acne prone skin or dealing with hormonal acne, especially around the chin and jaw, these small triggers can lead to more breakouts over time. Whether it’s related to hormonal fluctuations, PCOS, or just buildup from excess oil and dead skin cells, some habits can make acne harder to deal with, even with a solid skincare routine. Read on to see which skincare and lifestyle habits might be making jawline acne worse, and how small changes could help clear things up.