Back Acne. What Causes it and how do I get rid of it?
Hi guys! Welcome to my lense about back acne.
We are gonna explore:
- The causes of back acne or "bacne".
- Some "Home Remedies" or treatments for back acne that anyone can do with stuff right from your local drug store.
- Some simple diet and lifestyle changes you can make to stop back acne in its tracks!
The Causes Of Back Acne
Sometimes the truth is not what you want to hear!
Acne is mostly a North American problem. Thats right! Acne of every kind if a much bigger problem in the U.S. and Canada than anywhere else in the whole world.
What is different here? Our diet.
Our over-processed, hormone injected, blubber filled, carbohydrate overloaded, sugar based diet.
What can you do?
Try to cut out the processed foods. Eat a apple instead of a candy bar. Switch to whole grain breads and pastas.
Basically, if it contains a lot of sugar, or the body easily breaks it down into sugar-Try to avoid it.
Oh,, No More Cows Milk! There have been tons of studies linking dairy to acne! Switch to soy milk or goats milk. You can get them both in most grocery stores.
Do it! You will lose weight, feel better and HAVE LESS ACNE!
Click Here to check out a great anti-acne program that has helped a lot of people learn how to have beautiful skin.
What is different here? Our diet.
Our over-processed, hormone injected, blubber filled, carbohydrate overloaded, sugar based diet.
What can you do?
Try to cut out the processed foods. Eat a apple instead of a candy bar. Switch to whole grain breads and pastas.
Basically, if it contains a lot of sugar, or the body easily breaks it down into sugar-Try to avoid it.
Oh,, No More Cows Milk! There have been tons of studies linking dairy to acne! Switch to soy milk or goats milk. You can get them both in most grocery stores.
Do it! You will lose weight, feel better and HAVE LESS ACNE!
Click Here to check out a great anti-acne program that has helped a lot of people learn how to have beautiful skin.
A Home Treatment For Back Acne That Works
The Regimen
This is a no nonsense at home regimen to treat your back acne. You can use this regimen on any part of your body. But...
The most important thing to remember is to use a low concentration of benzoyl peroxide. I recommend starting (and possibly staying) with benzoyl peroxide 2.5%. Most studies find that 2.5% is as effective as 5 or even 10%!
If you use a low concentration like I recommend you should be able to do the regimen twice a day without irritation. This is key to killing the bacteria that are causing the breakouts!
The most important thing to remember is to use a low concentration of benzoyl peroxide. I recommend starting (and possibly staying) with benzoyl peroxide 2.5%. Most studies find that 2.5% is as effective as 5 or even 10%!
If you use a low concentration like I recommend you should be able to do the regimen twice a day without irritation. This is key to killing the bacteria that are causing the breakouts!
Gather The Stuff You Need
You can get this stuff at any drug store!
Go to the drug store and get:
#1. A mild soap or facial cleanser. I prefer a liquid.
#2. A 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide solution. There are many brands. I prefer a thinner mixture. Do Not Start With A 10% Solution! The idea is to apply it twice daily to kill the bacteria. If the solution is too strong you will not be able to apply it twice daily and the regimen will not be as effective.
#3. A 8-10% Alpha Hydroxy lotion. And/or regular moisturizing lotion for areas other than your back.
#1. A mild soap or facial cleanser. I prefer a liquid.
#2. A 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide solution. There are many brands. I prefer a thinner mixture. Do Not Start With A 10% Solution! The idea is to apply it twice daily to kill the bacteria. If the solution is too strong you will not be able to apply it twice daily and the regimen will not be as effective.
#3. A 8-10% Alpha Hydroxy lotion. And/or regular moisturizing lotion for areas other than your back.
Step 1 Is Gentle Washing To Prepare Your Skin
This works for face acne or back acne
* I do this in the shower. The videos show the regimen being used to treat facial acne. Back acne is no different except you may be able to use a stronger benzoyl peroxide solution, such as 5 or even 10% if your skin tolerates the stronger stuff.
* Use a gentle soap of skin cleanser.
* Wash your affected areas for only a few seconds, be gentle(irritation inflames acne)and don't let the soap sit on your skin. You must rinse immediately to prevent drying the skin too much.
* Gently pat dry with a soft clean towel. wait 5 or so minutes and proceed to step 2.
* Use a gentle soap of skin cleanser.
* Wash your affected areas for only a few seconds, be gentle(irritation inflames acne)and don't let the soap sit on your skin. You must rinse immediately to prevent drying the skin too much.
* Gently pat dry with a soft clean towel. wait 5 or so minutes and proceed to step 2.
Step 2: Medicate
Gentle here too
Gently apply the benzoyl peroxide solution to any areas you break out. Be careful to avoid any sensitive areas. KEEP AWAY FROM YOUR EYES. If you are using this regimen for chest acne or back acne be sure to avoid getting too close to your nipples or armpits. Both areas are very sensitive.
Step 3: Moisturize With A Quality Alpha Hydroxy Lotion
You can get this at any drug store
*** Substitute a regular moisturizer in this step for treating areas other than your back-at least until your skin gets used to the other steps. The skin on your back tends to be less sensitive than most other areas.
*Apply moisturizer gently, letting it soak in on it's own. Don't try to "rub" it into your skin.
*Apply moisturizer gently, letting it soak in on it's own. Don't try to "rub" it into your skin.
Some Things To Remember
This stuff is important!
* It is better to use a 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide solution twice a day than a 5 or 10% solution once a day.
* You can substitute a regular moisturizer for the Alpha Hydroxy lotion in step 3 until your skin adjusts to the other steps. Again, mild is better.
* If you want to learn more about how to beat acne Click Here! for the ebook that helped me and many others stop being embarrassed about our skin.
* It is better to use a 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide solution twice a day than a 5 or 10% solution once a day.
* You can substitute a regular moisturizer for the Alpha Hydroxy lotion in step 3 until your skin adjusts to the other steps. Again, mild is better.
* If you want to learn more about how to beat acne Click Here! for the ebook that helped me and many others stop being embarrassed about our skin.
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