Have you ever felt embarrassed about pimples popping up on your back? Maybe you wanted to wear a backless top but felt you couldnβt because you were suffering from back acne or scarring..
Back acne can be a real pain, but rest assured there are things you can do to help reduce or clear up your back π€©
Common triggers include π:
π₯ Hormonal imbalance
π₯ High oil production caused by diet
π₯ Lack of Omega 3 in diet
π₯ Tight clothes rubbing on back
π₯ Leaning on unclean areas eg. car seat, gym equipment, shower wall, yoga mat
π₯ Not cleansing back after exercising
π₯ Hair oils/conditioner residue on back
If you struggle with back acne here are some tips to consider:
π Use your face cleanser on your back when you shower, do this as your last step so that any hair oil or products you may use get washed away
π Clean your sheets regularly
π Take notice of things you often lean on, this can be while your back is covered with clothing too, hard surfaces may cause extra friction on the skin.
π If you have a massage be sure to properly cleanse all the oil off afterwards!
π Always have a shower after working out and cleanse away any sweat and bacteria
π Focus on a balanced diet with whole foods and omega 3
π Use a spot treatment on pimples
π Try a back facial – LED, extractions and chemical peels can work wonders for active acne!
πLED and skin needing can also work great to reduce acne scarring
At Skin Health Central we offer the ‘Back Acne Treatment’ which includes an enzymatic peel, extractions and LED light therapy using blue and infra red wave lengths to kill off bacteria and stimulate healing. If this sounds like something you need, book your treatment here:
