Hi there viewers! Acne can make you self conscious.
Just as these bad boys pop up on your face they can pop up on the back too.
Those ugly pimples on your back are known as bacne, and it's more common than you think.
In today's video let's discuss how to get rid of back acne once and for all. Do you need to use any
special products? What type of clothes should you be wearing? Let's talk about all that and more.
1. Don't squeeze back lesions
Keep your hands off those pimples. However tempted you might feel to get rid of the gunk inside,
avoid it at all costs. Whenever you feel the urge to pop one try and distract yourself.
There’s a good chance your hand germs will transfer to those zits and then
multiply rapidly. That can worsen the situation and cause flare-ups.
Picking those lesions can also cause slower healing. Repeated
attempts to break open those pores can leave permanent dark spots and scars.
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2. Stop consuming whey protein
Almost all gym rats have protein shakes as a pre-workout snack. Whey is a by-product
formed while making cottage cheese. This food can stimulate the production of a hormone called IGF 1
or insulin-like growth factor one. This is a great hormone and helps your body to grow, especially
when you want muscles. But it also stimulates oil-producing glands that secrete more sebum.
More oil usually means more acne.
3. Swap your body wash, shampoo, and hair conditioner
Before we talk about why you should be looking for new bathroom products, let's learn how acne forms.
Every inch of your skin is porous. It excretes sweat, dead cells, pollutants, and dirt. There
are oil-secreting glands near the pores that keep producing oil to keep your skin soft and supple.
Sometimes when pores clog, all the notorious things that should have been washed away get
trapped. This is the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and cause flare-ups.
This is how acne starts forming. Doctors can prescribe a body wash that has five to ten percent
of benzoyl (benz-oil) peroxide( per-oxide). This powerful cleanser can wipe out all those bacteria
on the back. But it might stain and ruin your clothing later on. So be sure you’ve fully rinsed.
You can also try shampoos that are packed with zinc.
Pityrosporum (pity- row- spore-um) folliculitis (folly-q-lie-tis) is another name for bacne.
Uncontrolled growth of yeast on your skin can cause it.
Also, small flakes of dandruff falling from your scalp onto the back can clog pores and cause acne.
Antifungal shampoos and body wash help. Look out for products that have salicylic acid or
glycolic acid as an active ingredient. These can dry up the pimple and shrink it in size.
Avoid using a leave-in conditioner. Make sure you have rinsed off all the conditioner
before you step out of the shower. Or else it can trickle down on your back and make it extra oily.
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4. Change your hair care habits
A relaxing head massage with oil can be so beneficial. But keeping oil in overnight is
bound to give you back acne. Night oiling should be avoided at all costs. But if you have to,
take a quick bath before you sleep.
If you have long hair try wearing your hair up as
much as possible or just go for short hair and change your look.
5. Changing your hair removal method
There are so many ways to get rid of the fuzz on your back. Waxing, shaving, and epilating
all work perfectly. But if you have been noticing small bumps after your salon session,
you can try changing your hair removal method. Reverse shaving or failing to exfoliate the dead
skin can block pores. So make an extra effort to pamper your skin and get rid of those bumps.
6. Use oil-free moisturizers
Dry skin needs frequent oiling. But too much oil won’t make your acne-prone skin very happy.
Choose gel-based and water-based moisturizers to combat that dryness especially during winter.
Doctors also prescribe products or moisturizers that will allow your pores to breathe.
Don't leave backache ointments and creams on your back for a long time. Generally,
these creams come in an oil base and must be washed off.
Also when you go for massage therapy try getting rid of the aromatic oils as quickly as possible.
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7. Avoid too much pressure on your back Heavy backpacks, sports gear, and back
braces are notorious to lock in sweat and cause acne due to occlusion. Try opting for smaller
backpacks that are lightweight, fit properly, and minimize irritation. If you have to wear
shoulder pads try wearing a loose cotton shirt under it. This reduces friction and reddening.
8. Change your eating habits. Having a bag of chips or too
many sweets may give you a quick pick me up,
but the after-effects are not very pleasant. A diet that is high in sugar and carbohydrates
should be avoided. Fatty and fried foods are also off-limits for an acne-prone person.
To cleanse your skin from within, you need to add more natural foods to your
diet like green leafy vegetables, fish, tomato, broccoli, berries,
and more. These are known anti-inflammatory foods that will calm down these irritated pimples.
Having omega-3 rich foods can also do the trick. Having a handful of walnuts,
spreading some avocado on your toast, or some salmon fillets for your meals can give
the ultimate boost of Omega 3. These foods have shown promising results in the reduction of acne.
9. Exfoliate This requires you
to gently remove the top layer of the skin that might have dead skin, microorganisms,
and excess oil. Mechanical exfoliation can be done with the help of a long-handled cleaning brush.
Just squeeze some acne-fighting body wash on the loofah and scrub your back.
You can also use different flavored scrubs from coffee to apricot to lotus and honey.
But you have to be extra gentle while you do this unless you want to have a fiery red back.
Chemical exfoliation is another way to go about it. If you don't
want to do the hard work just leave 10% benzoyl peroxide cleanser for 5
to 10 minutes on your back. Keeping it on like a mask can make it work better.
These two procedures may take a few days to subside the flare-up and stop
new acne from forming. But if you are in a real hurry you can try chemical peels.
Over-the-counter peel pads having strong medical ingredients can do the trick quickly.
However frequent use of such harsh chemicals is not advised.
10. Drink lots of water Water is literally the solution for most problems
in your body. All your systems function exactly the way they should when your body is hydrated.
But if your body is running low on water, it can reduce the skin turnover rate and make
it look more grainy and dull. Adding a couple of more glasses of water to your day wouldn't hurt.
11. Wear washed clothes. Changing into new clothes
when you come from work is not enough. You need to change those jammies every day too. Wearing
freshly laundered clothes can not only make you feel clean but also help with your condition.
Unwashed clothes can lock in sweat, oil, dirt,
and germs. Also, remember to change your pillowcase and bed sheets frequently.
Tight clothes like yoga pants, shorts, or synthetic clothes should not be worn for
long periods of time. Try picking fabrics that can stay super dry even if you sweat a lot.
Cotton and linen clothes are the most breathable but they hold onto the moisture
creating a hospitable environment for bacteria to grow. So avoiding them while working out is best.
12. Shower after your workout
There is so much sweating in the shoulder, back, and neck region when you work out. If you let that
humidity stay around it's only going to make things worse. If you can't shower immediately,
at least wipe yourself off with a dry towel or with a non-comedogenic set of wipes. Having
lactic acid as an active ingredient of these wipes can help reduce that acne dramatically.
13. Avoid some medicines
Hormonal pills and a few steroids can cause breakouts even if you’re doing everything
else correctly. A few other medicines with lithium can also be potentially dangerous.
If you notice changes in your skin after a new set of medicines are started,
you can always talk to your doctor for alternatives.
14. Avoid excessive sun exposure
All those beach vacations and tanning beds will have to wait. Getting exposed to excessive
sunlight can worsen the situation. The harmful UV rays can darken that acne and leave nasty scars.
Remember to use sunscreen that has SPF 30 or more before stepping out.
Your sunscreen should be oil-free, too. One application will last for about 3- 4 hours,
so reapply for protection from the sun.
Acne affects almost everyone at least once if not many times in their lives.
Knowing what to do when these pesky bumps show up is very important.
Let’s keep the conversation going with a couple of more acne-related videos, shall we?
Watch seven easy ways to clear up acne or 14 health symptoms that men should never ignore.
Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about how to get clear skin.
Do you know any other ways to get rid of back acne? Let us know in the comments below!