Get Rid of Bacne

Bacne is acne that comes up on your back. This method will also help you get rid of zits on your chest and shoulders.

Steps

 * 1) Wash your whole body with Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash, or another medicated body wash with an active ingredient of 2% salicylic acid, concentrating on the areas with pimples. Wait a minute or so before rinsing to get rid of all the oil, and to let the medicine sink in and do its work.
 * 2) Exfoliate by using an abrasive sponge (Buf-Puf is one brand name) or a loofa. Don't scrub too hard, or you'll increase irritation.
 * 3) Moisturize with an oil-free, medicated lotion, such as Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer. Alternatively, use a non-medicated lotion, but be sure that it is guaranteed to be non-comedogenic.
 * 4) Spot treat with acne medication cream. Since you are already using salicylic acid to wash and moisturize, use a different medicine for spot treatment, such as 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Do not use 5% or 10% benzoyl peroxide if you have extremely sensitive skin, because this will increase irritation. If you're sensitive to benzoyl peroxide, a 10% sulfur solution may work for you instead.

Beach Method
Avoid sun exposure without sunblock, this will only further irritate skin.

1) Have your back submerged within the salt water for about 10 mins 2) Sit in the sun for about 10-15 mins. The sun will dry out the pimples. 3) Repeat step 1 and 2 a couple of times.

You will notice results within the first two days

Tips

 * Thoroughly clean a loofa after use, as they can easily harbor germs and bacteria.
 * Head & Shoulders with zinc used daily can help clear acne.
 * Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Hydrating properly will ensure that your body will not need to release as much oil and bacteria in the form of bacne.
 * There are generic versions of Neutrogena Body Wash for acne available. Just look for this active ingredient: 2% salicylic acid.
 * The medicated moisturizer should also have salicylic acid, either in .5% or 2% strengths. Once your acne is under control, you may switch to using an alpha-hydroxy lotion.
 * Medicating your skin with lemons (slice & rub onto skin) or tomatoes will greatly help, because the acid in them will help to kill harmful bacteria. This is especially good if you have sensitive skin and the chemical treatments will do more harm than good.
 * Tea Tree oil is an all natural topical treatment that can be applied instead of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.
 * Another natural treatment is to make an exfoliating scrub which will help remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and cause breakouts. Squeeze one grapefruit into a bowl with 1 1/2 cups of white sugar and 1/2 cup of coarse sea salt. Massage into the affected areas, then pat dry.
 * Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Soap can help clear acne. Also, it generally doesn't dry out the skin as some medicated soaps tend to do.

Warnings

 * Do not pick or pop the pimples. This only increases the chance of infection. Treat any popped pimples with 3% hydrogen peroxide or 10% benzoyl peroxide to reduce the chance of infection.
 * If you are taking Accutane, do not use Neutrogena or benzoyl peroxide. Accutane works by killing oil glands under the skin, thereby removing the critical producer of oil.

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