Let's face it–acne sucks and it affects women of all ages. But it's especially irritating when it's all over your body! At least when it's on your face you can just cover it with foundation and concealer. Seriously, there's nothing more uncomfortable and unattractive than breaking out on your back, boobs, and arms. Not to mention, who wants to deal with this during the summertime?
Readmore ¿Qué más? 8 Tips for clear and perfectly healthy skin
Luckily there are ways to banish bacne along with other body acne so you don't have to retreat to covering up. Check out a few of my tips below to help you beat breakouts for good. Don't worry chica you'll definitely be able to rock that backless dress again!
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Cleanse & banish
Use an acne-fighting body wash that’s not only going to get your squeaky clean, but that contains ingredients like salicylic acid that helps treat and prevent breakouts. Try the Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash in Pink Grapefruit ($8).
Bathe before and after workouts
Whenever you work out your adrenal glands start to pump out testosterone which causes you to sweat. This is great for your body, bad for your acne-prone skin because it can cause pores to clog. Make sure to always shower before and after exercising.
Use a back spray
Applying acne treatments to your back many times feels like a mission impossible. Well that’s because who can reach? Try a body spray instead, like the Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($37) that contains retinol and salicylic acid.
Try oil-free sunscreens
During the summertime we tend to load up on heavy sunscreens which help protect our skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays but can also lead to breakouts. Try a light SPF that’s oil-free. I like Clinique’s Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Body Cream ($23). It’s great for sensitive skin that’s prone to breakouts.
Exfoliate
Try exfoliating at least once a week with a body scrub and loofah to help buff away dead skin cells that can clog pores. Try the KP Duty Body Scrub ($44). This dermatologist recommended formula is infused with green tea and willow bark that helps reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation.
See a derm
If you still can’t seem to get rid of those pesky spots, you might want to schedule an appointment with your dermatologist. A prescription medication might give you better results than an over-the-counter product.
