Acne On The Back: How To Get Rid Of It
We’ve all been there: wanting to wear a shirt with a bare back, but can’t because of that acne on your back. How can you get rid of it?
Today we will show you some remedies that will help you get rid of acne on your back. Remember that this type of acne is different from facial acne. You can read more about this below.
How to get rid of acne on your back
There are many different reasons why we can suffer from acne. The skin produces too much sebum or oil, or because dead cells, bacteria and dirt accumulate throughout the day. This eventually causes pimples.
Acne on the back is usually more painful than acne on the face and is often more difficult to get rid of. It affects both men and women and, unlike facial acne, it has nothing to do with age. People can get it at any time in their lives. Let’s take a look at some tips.
1. Make sure you clean your back properly
We recommend paying special attention to your back during your daily shower to make sure you clean it properly. Conventional sponges don’t work because they can accumulate a lot of bacteria, which will make the situation worse.
- Use a cloth or a natural sponge and then try the homemade scrubs we tell you more about below.
- Use mild, antibacterial soap that removes sweat, dirt and excess sebum. This is especially important after exercise.
- Do not use soap that contains perfume. It is best to use something neutral.
2. Exfoliating is important
You should exfoliate your back at least once a week to remove dead cells. An ideal exfoliating cream can be made with yogurt and lemon.
Why? This is because yogurt contains lactic acid, one of the key ingredients in major professional chemical peels. In addition, if you add a natural stimulant such as lemon juice to the lactic acid, you can remove more fat and impurities.
- To make this cream, mix 1/2 cup of natural low-fat yogurt, three tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of flour.
- Mix everything well and apply on dry skin.
- Let the mask sit for 15 minutes and take a warm shower to rinse off.
Salt and brown sugar can also be used for an exfoliation. It is very easy to make and use.
- You need coarse sea salt or brown sugar
- Put some on an exfoliating glove or washcloth.
- Then massage your back with small circles, especially the areas where you have acne.
3. Other Remedies
Tea tree oil is one of the most effective natural antiseptics to treat acne. You can find it at herbal stores, health food stores, and also pharmacies. It has a white-yellow color and a very characteristic odor.
It also helps to reduce the appearance of impurities and burns. However, it is best known for getting rid of acne as it helps to heal the skin.
- You should soak a cotton ball in water with a drop of tea tree oil and apply it anywhere you have pimples or acne marks.
Honey is also great for those times when you suddenly have a breakout on your back. Apply it on the affected area for 10 minutes, then take a shower and apply aloe vera.
- Aloe vera is a natural moisturizer and is also great for healing scars.
4. General tips for beautiful skin
Body acne is most common on the back and chest, where the sebaceous glands are most active and the pores are more likely to become clogged with dead skin cells.
- To avoid this, you should avoid wearing tight clothing. That way your skin will be able to breathe.
- In addition, if you sweat a lot, such as after exercise, you should immediately shower and exfoliate.
A good diet is also essential to prevent acne.
- Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially those with B vitamins, as they help reduce inflammation and heal wounds.
- Avoid greasy foods. Since they are rich in fats, your pores will become clogged more easily.
- In addition, drink a lot. Make sure you stay well hydrated as this helps to get rid of toxins in the body.
If you have any questions, or if the acne on your back doesn’t go away after trying these natural remedies, talk to your doctor or dermatologist. They can tell you which treatment works best for you.
