Acne is a very common skin ailment consisting of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, large papules, and could result to skin damage. The most common areas of the skin affected by acne are the face, back, and upper chest. The most frequent period for acne to occur is during the puberty years, or even, continues until adulthood. During the adolescent years, both males and females have a heightened amount of testosterone which in turn causes acne.
Tips to control back acne
Keeping Hygiene: Wash yourselves twice a day and always keep your body clean and dry. Preferably use an anti bacterial soap or neem based soap. Wash the back gently and avoid vigorous scrubbing or it may aggravate acne breakout.
Choose Cosmetics Carefully: Use water based products instead of oil based products like moisturizer as oils in cosmetics may clog the pores, thereby causing blackheads and pimples. Natural oils like lavender oil, tea tree oil or jojoba oil can be used to moisturize the skin as they limit the sebum production by sebaceous glands.
Sleep on the Side: Try to sleep on your side. If you are used to sleeping on your back, initially you may find it difficult but with practice, it can be learned.
Dive into your kitchen and prepare the following home-made masks
Tomato Mask: Crush tomato and apply the pulp on the affected skin. Let the mask work on the skin for half an hour. Afterwards wash with cold water. Tomato is a rich source of vitamins A and C. It also helps in reducing pores. These properties make tomato mask a useful back acne home remedy.
Oatmeal Mask: First cook some oatmeal. Let it cool for some time. Now, add a tablespoon of honey and apply it to your back. Keep it on for 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water. Oatmeal helps in removing excess oil from the pores thereby preventing acne.
Mint Mask: Mix mint juice and turmeric. Rub it on the back and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. Mint contains menthol which has anti-inflammatory properties. This mask will help in preventing further inflammation and thus reduce pain.
Lemon mask: Mix lime juice and rose water in equal quantities. Apply it on the back with a cotton ball. Keep it overnight and wash it in the morning. Lemon is a natural astringent which helps in removing extra oil from the skin.
Apply Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil is very useful as it has anti-bacterial properties and reduces inflammation that is caused on the skin due to acne. Tea tree oil as back acne treatment is especially effective for people with a sensitive skin as it does not cause any irritation or side effects.
