How to Get Rid of Back Acne
Acne is a bothersome and painful skin problem. But the problem can be much worse if you suffer
from back acne. Acne on your back can make it hard for you to sleep and can slow the
healing.
Also, because you can’t see the acne easily on your own, you can’t figure out how bad
the problem is.
Like acne on your face, back acne is caused by bacteria and extra sebum being created
in the pores of the skin. Acne can also come on the chest, shoulders, arms, legs, and buttocks.
Using things like body lotion, massage oil, or sunscreen that clog the pores can lead
to acne and skin breakouts. Scraping from tight- fitting clothes, an unhealthy diet,
stress, hormonal changes in the body, and improper skin car can also cause acne.
Though its painful and difficult to take care of, back acne can be treated with many simple
home treatments.
Here are some natural cures to quickly get rid of back acne.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
One of the best natural ways to cure acne, is using apple cider vinegar. It stops swelling
and the bacteria growth which cause skin breakouts. It also helps even out the acid level of the
skin, which is important to keep your skin free of problems.
Mix 1 tablespoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with one cup of water. Put this
mixture on the troubled areas of your back. Wait 10 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm
water. Finish by putting on a light, water- based moisturizer. Do this 2 or 3 times a
day until the acne is fully healed.
Drinking apple cider vinegar every day can help keep your skin healthy from the inside.
Add 1 teaspoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and a little raw honey to a glass
of warm water and drink it two times a day.
2. Tea Tree Oil Another great way to treat back acne is with
tea tree oil. This essential oil stops germs from spreading and brings down swelling. This
helps treat acne. When used on the skin, the oil goes into the skin and helps dry out the
acne quickly. It also lessens redness and swelling.
Put 1 or 2 drops of tea tree oil on a cotton ball and dab it gently on the troubled areas
of your back. Leave it on for 10- 20 minutes, then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do
this once a day. You can also try mixing 4 or 5 drops of tea tree oil in 1 teaspoon of honey.
Be sure to mix well, and then put the mixture on the troubled areas. Let it sit for about
15 minutes, then wash it off with water. Do this once a day.
Note: Those who have sensitive skin should not use undiluted tea tree essential oil.
Mix 1 part tea tree oil with 3 parts water before use.
3. Borax
Borax is another natural way to cure acne. This is because it kills bacteria and other
toxins in and on the skin. It also works to bring down swelling, which helps lessen the
pain and soreness that comes with back acne.
- Put ½ teaspoon of borax powder in a bowl. - Mix in 1 teaspoon of glycerin and a little
water to form a paste. - Put the paste on your back where you have
acne. Let it dry fully. - Wash the dry paste off
with warm water, splash the area with cool water, and towel dry the skin.
Do this 1 or 2 times a day.
4. Turmeric
Turmeric helps kill P. acnes bacteria, which cause acne. It also lessens swelling and pain.
Turmeric can help even out the acid levels of the skin to keep it free from breakouts.
Mix 1- 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder and a little sesame oil to make a paste. Dab the
paste on the area with acne. Leave it on for about 1 hour before washing it off. Do this
1 or 2 times a day for a few days.
You can also drink turmeric milk two times a day to fight swelling and pain. To take
turmeric milk, mix ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm milk.
5. Oatmeal
Oatmeal helps treat acne because it can naturally clean your skin pores and take in the extra
oil. It also cleans away dead skin and calms the swollen area.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of oatmeal with a small amount of water to make a paste you can spread.
- Wet the skin and rub the paste onto the area in circle motions.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes. - Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Do this 1 or 2 times a week.
6. Tomatoes
Because tomatoes have salicylic acid, they are helpful for treating acne. In fact, they
help dry out the acne quickly. They also help lessen the pain and swelling that comes with
acne, and helps fix skin damage at the cell level.
Rub a slice of tomato on the acne area of your back for a few minutes, wait 10 minutes,
and then wash it off with warm water. Do this twice a day.
You can also make a mixture with 1 tablespoon of tomato juice, a few drops of lemon juice,
and ½ teaspoon of raw honey. Mix it well and dab it on the area with a cotton ball.
Wait 5- 10 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. Do this once a day for a few days.
Additional Tips:
Using over- the- counter zinc lotions and creams can lessen acne breakouts.
Don’t use too many oil-based skin products. Try not to put pressure on your back to speed
up the healing. Drink a lot of water during the day to wash
toxins ot of the body. Follow a healthy diet that has high- fiber
whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Stay away from junk foods, along with heavily spiced
fried and fatty foods.
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