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How To Get Rid Of Neck Acne

Any form of acne that is located on the neck can be a source of embarrassment. Blemishes on the neck are unsightly, uncomfortable and sufficient to make most people look for ways to get rid of them. The neck is likely to sweat, which makes it more likely to develop acne. The pores in the neck produce sebum, a natural moisturizer for the skin. When sebum is produced in excess as a result of hard scrubbing, unusual stress or hormonal changes (to name a few), the sebum mixes with dead skin cells, chemicals and waste that enters the pores and cause acne.

Home Remedies for Neck Acne

Home remedies for neck acne include many products that can be made at home. A toning lotion of rosewater, lavender oil, geranium oil, lemon oil and vitamin E can be used to freshen and tone the skin after washing as well as throughout the day. Diluted tea tree oil can also be used as a skin toner. These products will add moisture and cleanse the skin without leaving any acne causing residue behind.

An ideal facial cleanser can be made by placing lavender heads and calendula petals into boiling water for 30 minutes and then straining the herbs from the water and mixing the water with distilled witch hazel and borage oil. This mixture can then be frozen into ice cubes that can be melted or used frozen to wash the affected areas of the neck without drying out the skin or causing the skin to over-produce more sebum.

Any products that are to be used on acne should be applied to cotton balls or pads before it touches the face and patted onto the face with the cotton. Hands should never touch acne and acne should never be scrubbed or rubbed dry. Affected skin should always be patted clean and patted dry. All chemicals and products, unless designed for treatment of acne should be kept away from the affected areas to prevent secondary infection.

Best Treatment for Neck Acne

For an unrelenting neck acne problem, it may be wise to contact a doctor to find the best treatment for neck acne. The doctor will be able to discuss your diet and lifestyle, as well as past treatments, and use that information to decide on a better plan of attack. Doctors can prescribe medication specifically for neck acne, and this can also include antibiotics, topical steroid creams as well as good old fashioned health advice.

For anyone who would prefer to try their luck at the pharmacy before seeing a doctor, there are a number of products available that can help. Face cleansers and shower soaps are available for those who have sensitive skin. Products designed specifically for acne will likely contain sulfur (which is an antibacterial agent), benzoyl peroxide (which acts as a peel agent so that new skin can be formed, as well as cleans pores), and salicylic acid (which encourages cell shedding to expose the pores and then neutralize the bacteria within).

When trying a new topical cream to get rid of neck acne, take a moment to try it on a small part of your neck first to make sure that you have no adverse reaction to it. With a bit of research and the right plan of attack, you should be able to clear your neck acne in no time.