Acne on the chest and back can feel just as troublesome as on the face.
In this article, we explain why acne appears in these areas and how to best care for the skin to reduce and prevent it.
Why does acne occur on the chest and back?
The skin on the chest and back, just like on the face, has many large sebaceous glands. These produce sebum to keep the skin soft and supple.
Sebum is part of the skin’s acid mantle that the skin needs to protect itself.
During certain periods in life, such as puberty, or if the skin is out of balance, sebum is overproduced. In this environment, acne bacteria thrive, and acne can appear.
How to care for the skin on the chest and back
If you have problems with acne on the chest and back, it is especially important to include these areas in your cleansing routine.
We are careful to cleanse the face and often don’t think about the chest area (décolletage) and upper back, which are also exposed to air pollution and dirt.
You simply need to remove excess sebum, impurities, and dead skin cells and open up the skin. Acne strikes when pores become clogged.
The solution is to exfoliate, moisturize, and keep the areas as clean as possible so the pores don’t get blocked.
Products that help with back acne
With an exfoliating glove together with Loelle Black Soap, you can easily remove impurities and dead skin cells.
This product contains, among other things, neem oil, salt, and aloe vera juice, which have antibacterial and purifying properties.
If you prefer a ready-made scrub, the Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub from Eco by Sonya is the product for you. It gently exfoliates and provides the skin with important minerals and trace elements.
Products that help with acne on the chest area
This area has thinner skin than the back, so you need to be a bit more gentle when exfoliating. Facial products work best here.
The scrub cleanses the skin with salt and crushed acai powder. It works well for both the face and décolletage.
If you have sensitive skin or areas with many yellow pustules, use Evolve Miracle Mask. Apply it as a mask, and the skin is exfoliated by AHA acids. No scrubbing is needed. Rinse off after 10 minutes.
Then moisturize with Super Fruit Hydrator. The cream gives the skin extra moisture and contains ingredients that help prevent acne.
Important to consider with acne with yellow pustules
On areas with acne with yellow pustules that may burst, you should not scrub, or at least be very careful.
The pustules must not be opened as there is a risk that bacteria will spread on the skin.
Instead, use an exfoliant with AHA acids.
Other tips for acne on the back and chest
- Wash the skin around the chest, neck, and back with a mild soap after using shampoo and conditioner. Otherwise, these may remain on the skin, and especially conditioner can be oily and clog pores.
- If you have long hair, tie it up so it doesn’t rest against your back and neck.
- Wear loose clothing that isn’t too tight. Tight clothes make the skin warm, cause sweating, and can lead to more acne.
