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How To Get Rid Of Body Acne

Acne anywhere on the body is usually due to sebum oil which is made from glands underneath the skin. Once the oil is secreted, it can form a pasty mess and combine with dead skin cells. Once this combination occurs, there is a good chance that it will clog up hair follicles, leading to breakouts in body acne.

More than just the oil, other factors play a role in creating body acne. Sweat over the body can mix with toxins, dirt and oil, and cause clogged pores thus leading to acne. Additionally, wearing tight fitting clothing can irritate the skin resulting in zits. Breakouts can also occur if you wear dirty clothes or sleep on dirty sheets. Acne mechanica is yet another factor for body acne; it is acne caused by the irritating rub of something, such as a backpack, on the skin.

Home Remedies for Body Acne

Sometimes taking an Epsom salt bath may help to get rid of body acne. Epsom salt (or magnesium sulfate) can work as a mild treatment for acne because it aids in decreasing redness in the affected areas and irritation that may be caused by said acne. To do this yourself, you can soak in a warm bath with Epson salts for 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure to carefully wash - do not scrub - your body, particularly the affected areas.

You can also create your own paste to help get rid of body acne. Directly applying a homemade paste to whiteheads, blackheads and any irritating pimple can help to decrease the affected area's severity. Just mash up a papaya, along with its seeds and skin. Once this is made into thick creamy paste, apply it your acne for about 20 minutes, then gently rinse it off.

Best Treatment for Body Acne

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications may offer the helping hand that you need to get rid of body acne. Typically, medications containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide are the most common ways to battle acne. You can find treatments with these ingredients in the form of creams and lotions, or soaps and washes. Give yourself approximately 2 months when using treatments over-the-counter; if 2 months have gone by and they yield no positive results, contact your doctor or a dermatologist who can prescribe an antibiotic.

In rare cases, body acne may be the result of a cyst which will need to be removed professionally. Another uncommon but serious procedure that will call for professional treatment is the removal of an extremely clogged pore. In most cases you'll simply be prescribed a cream or oral supplement that can help to get your body acne under control.

When shopping for soaps and washes, keep in mind to avoid those with perfumes and other harsh ingredients that could otherwise lead to inflamed or irritated skin. It is also important to avoid products containing mineral oil or sodium lauryl sulfate. Luckily, there are a number of body wash products available for body acne or sensitive skin.