Do you suffer with embarrassing acne breakouts on your back and upper chest? If you answered yes you are certainly not alone. Many people experience acne breakouts on their body due to stress, overproduction of oil (sebum), bacteria, and hormonal changes. The hair follicles and pores on your body are larger than those found on your face making them susceptible to becoming clogged with oil and dirt. Body acne is easily preventable if you are able to pinpoint the cause. The knowledgeable experts at Skin & Body Refinery recommend focusing on the following to help you determine the possible causes of your body acne.

How to Prevent Back & Chest Acne

Laundry Detergent: Just like your skin care products your laundry detergent contains artificial dyes and fragrances which can irritate hair follicles on your body. As a general rule you should choose fragrance-free detergents and fabric softeners for your clothes.
Workout Clothes: Close fitting workout clothes, especially those made from non-breathable fabrics can trap sweat against your skin. When you combine heat with sweat you are creating the perfect petri dish for body acne to flourish. Select loose-fitting clothing preferably in a natural material like cotton. Whenever possible take a refreshing shower immediately after your work out and change into clean clothes.
Bath Towels & Bed Sheets: Your bed sheets act like a huge sponge which collects dead skin cells, bacteria, and dust mites; all of which can lead to acne. Change your sheets at least once per week and wash them in fragrance free laundry detergent.
Perfume: Fragrances found in soap and lotions are one of the primary culprits when it comes to causing breakouts. If you are prone to acne breakouts on your body, avoid the use of fragranced soap, lotions and perfumes.
Hair Products: Just like soap and body moisturizers, your hair care products come in contact with your skin. Avoid using hair products that contain sulfates as these can clog and irritate your pores leading to acne.

How to Treat Back & Chest Acne

There are basically two types of acids used to treat skin issues, alpha-hydroxy acids such as glycolic and lactic acids and beta-hydroxy acids which include salicylic acid. While both of these acids are used for distinctly different skin treatments, one thing they have in common is that they are both excellent exfoliates.

Benefits of Salicylic Acid Exfoliator Products in Treatment of Back & Chest Acne

Salicylic acid is the main ingredient found in products used to treat and cure acne. Low concentrations are applied to the surface of the skin to exfoliate and keep pores clear of bacteria and dirt while higher concentrations can be found in chemical peels. Once the lotion is applied, the uppermost layer of skin will begin to swell before softening and lastly peeling removing the dead skin cells to reveal clear smooth skin. Salicylic acid lotions also help with the treatment of whiteheads and blackheads which are harder to cure because they form within the pores.

Back Facials, Chemical Peels & More in Waco, Texas

for more information regarding the prevention and treatment of back and chest acne, contact the knowledgeable professionals at Skin & Body Refinery today. We offer effective back facial and chemical peels to improve the appearance of your skin!

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