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Natural Body Acne Treatments

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Body AcneAcne does not appear only on the face, it can occur on your neck, shoulders, back, stomach and chest too. Body acne can be very irksome, as it can cause extreme discomfort while wearing clothes, sleeping or doing your daily activities. The causes of body acne are mostly similar to acne on the face such as over secretion of sebum, exposure to environmental pollution, weather conditions and improper skin care. Diet also plays an important part in the health of your skin.

Body acne can be treated naturally by following natural treatments, but in case of severe outbreak, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist.

Natural Treatments For Body Acne 

Daily Body Cleansing

Daily body cleansing is the first step towards treating body acne. Unclean skin invites bacterial infection as the pores get clogged with dirt and grime. You should wash your skin everyday and in summer months bathing twice a day is even better. Scrub your skin with a soft towel, do not rub too vigorously as it will aggravate acne. Use a mild soap with anti bacterial properties to disinfect the skin. Add 1 cup apple cider vinegar in on bucket of water and use it as a body rinse to treat acne.

Daily Body Cleansing

Avoid bathing with hot water as it robs the skin off its natural oils and may cause excessive dryness and skin peeling. Pat dry your skin and apply a body lotion to soften acne, this will help acne to heal and disappear without leaving acne scars. Exfoliate body skin with a fine body scrub to treat acne.

You may use sandalwood powder, fuller’s earth or gram flour mixed with milk as a natural body scrub. It helps to remove dead skin cells, deep cleanses clogged pores and prevents blackheads and acne breakout. Use sun screen while going out in the sun. Opt for non-comedogenic skin care products to treat acne.

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Wear Comfortable Clothes

Body acne often erupts due to wearing unsuitable fabrics. Synthetic material in summer can cause irritation and skin eruptions as it traps the sweat and the skin in unable to breathe. Wear cotton clothes as cotton absorbs moisture and helps to keep the skin clean and dry.

Wear Comfortable Clothes

Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes like slacks or body hugging tops. Change wet clothes as soon as possible to prevent body acne. Wash your clothes daily to keep them fresh and clean. Take special care of your linen and towels. These are breeding ground for bacteria that causes body acne. Change your bed sheets and towels frequently to prevent and treat body acne.

Eat Acne Friendly Diet

Eat fresh fruits and vegetables that are enriched with vitamin C, E, A and B. These are acne friendly vitamins which help in detoxification process. Drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice to flush out impurities from the blood.
Avoid eating oily foods, processed foods and sweet meats as they tend to aggravate body acne.

Essential Oils to Treat Body Acne

Tea tree, lavender, peppermint and lemon essential oils help to deal with body acne. You can dilute any of these oils with base oil and apply on acne. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in morning.

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  • Donald Emmy

    I found a remedy that works well on my skin. I started using oil of olay cleanser it is the cheapest one and come’s in a blue bottle, cost about $6.00. After cleansing I apply organic pressed coconut oil at night to my face, and in the morning oil of olay facial mosturizer, w/spf. I found this to work really great on my face.

  • Donald Emmy

    I found a remedy that works well on my skin. I started using oil of olay cleanser it is the cheapest one and come’s in a blue bottle, cost about $6.00. After cleansing I apply organic pressed coconut oil at night to my face, and in the morning oil of olay facial mosturizer, w/spf. I found this to work really great on my face.