Getting Rid of Body Acne
June 06, 2022Acne is a skin condition that affects more than a person’s appearance. Acne can make you feel unattractive and take a toll on your emotional health. However, it’s a condition that most of us experience, whether in our teenage days or well into late adulthood.
Some people only have to deal with face acne, but body acne is a thing too and it can be quite embarrassing and bothersome. As if to exacerbate matters, body acne is often more difficult to treat than facial acne because body blemishes are usually more stubborn and deep.
The good news is that with the right treatment, a little time, and some patience, you will be able to get your body acne under control.
In this article, we’ll arm you with techniques and tips to help you fight and prevent body acne. But before then, you’ll need to get information about the enemy (body acne) so you know what exactly you’re tackling. We’ll share some below.
Types of Acne
There are two types of acne. They are:
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Non-inflammatory Acne
This is the most common type of acne caused by unclogged pores in most cases. They are most commonly referred to as comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) and may develop anywhere in the body including the shoulders, back, chest, and buttocks.
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Inflammatory Acne
Inflammatory acne develops as a result of infection of clogged pores. Inflamed acne can manifest as small red pimples or large, deep cysts. These can appear on any area of the skin with sebaceous glands, but they are most common on the back, chest, neck, and face.
Causes of Body Acne
Several factors may contribute to your body's acne breakouts. Some of these include:
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Genetics
You may suffer from acne if it runs in your bloodline. This doesn’t mean that you inherited an acne gene, it just means that there is a possibility that there is an underlying health issue or biological trait that runs in your family that makes you susceptible to pore blockage, which you may have inherited.
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Hormones
Androgens are reproductive hormones found in both males and females. Androgens when out of balance can increase the production of sebum (oil), cause changes in the activity of the skin cells, and increase the risk of inflammation.
All of the effects of this hormonal imbalance can trigger acne breakouts. This imbalance is most frequent during puberty in both genders, however, even adults can experience this hormone fluctuation and get breakouts.
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Stress
Even in people who aren't prone to acne, an increase in stress hormones can cause breakouts, aggravate existing outbreaks, and impede the healing process. The following are ways stress can trigger acne breakouts.
- Stress can trigger the release of cytokines in the body. Cytokines are small proteins that induce an inflammatory response in the body. Over secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines has been found to be strongly linked to the severity of acne in patients.
- Stress also weakens the immune system making it difficult for the body to fight acne-causing bacteria.
- Stress can also lead to hormonal imbalance (androgens) which triggers the production of sebum and ultimately cause breakouts.
- Many people lose sleep and overeat unhealthy meals as a result of stress. While these actions may not appear to be harmful, they can increase the risk of inflammation in the body and make your body prone to acne.
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Certain medications
Drugs containing corticosteroids, lithium, or testosterone can trigger acne breakouts.
How to Get Rid of Body Acne
The treatment of acne varies depending on the severity. For severe acne, consulting with a dermatologist is the best option. But for mild to moderate body acne, below are ways to get rid of them.
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Use a suitable body cleanser
You can find any soap or wash on the market to help remove dirt and oils from the skin, but there are certain products made specifically to combat body acne breakouts.
We recommend Perfec-Tone exfoliating cleanser, a part of the Perfec-Tone acne collection. This product contains natural ingredients like aloe vera and green tea extracts that help minimize redness, battle free radicals and restore the skin’s pH balance.
The perfec-tone exfoliating cleanser also contains salicylic acids and lactic acids that help eliminate dirt and get rid of acne-causing bacteria. This makes it perfect for getting rid of acne.
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Apply topical treatment
Applying topical treatments like Perfec-Tone clarifying gel can help clear existing acne and prevent new ones from forming. Perfec-tone clarifying gel contains AHAs to gently exfoliate and make way for the formation of healthy, collagen-forming skin cells.
You can also use a toner to help get rid of clogged pores and blemishes by removing dead skin cells and bacteria. Perfec-Tone purifying toner can work wonders on your skin if given the chance. Check it out.
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Pick the right body moisturizer
If you’re using moisturizing treatments that contain ingredients like salicylic acid, then you’ll most definitely need a moisturizer to keep the skin from getting dry. If you allow the skin to become dry, your body will be triggered to produce more sebum, leading to clogged pores and then pimples.
You must choose the right moisturizer because using the wrong one can contribute to your acne problems. Look for moisturizers that are non-comedogenic like the Miracle moisturizer, and get that hydration your skin needs.
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Establish good workout habits
Workouts are great, its always nice to stay in shape and lose some extra calories. This exercise makes you sweaty, which is a good thing. But if you want to get rid of body acne, or prevent it from getting worse, you have to shower immediately after a workout and change out of the sweaty clothes.
The same goes for every other activity that gets you sweaty.
Refrain from popping or picking at your acne
Popping pimples can be so enticing, it’s almost as if the bumps call out to you to pop them or pick at them. As tempting as this is, you shouldn’t do it because it will only make it worse.
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Change your diet
There’s a whole article by the American Academy of Dermatologists Association that talks about diet and acne. We can summarize by saying that diet does affect acne breakouts. Let go of junk and stick to healthy food.
Conclusion
Body acnes can be combated and by now, we believe you have all the information, tips, and tricks you need for the battle against body acne. We fulfilled our promise, now it’s up to you to get rid of acne using Perfec-Tone’s array of treatments.
On a final note, please visit your dermatologist if you’re dealing with severe cases of body acne. They’re better suited to examine your specific situation for your benefit. We hope this guide helps you in your journey to get rid of body acne.