Acne on the chest and back can feel just as troublesome as on the face.In this article, we explain why acne occurs in these areas and how you can best care for your skin to reduce and prevent it.
Why does acne occur on the chest and back?The skin on the chest and back has, just like on the face, 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 for protection.During certain periods in life, such as during puberty, or when the skin is out of balance, sebum is overproduced.In this environment, acne bacteria thrive perfectly and acne can appear.
How to care for skin on chest and back
If you have problems with acne on the chest and back, it's especially important to include these areas in your cleansing routine.
We are careful to cleanse our face and often don't think about the fact that the chest area (décolletage) and upper back 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. Because it's when pores become clogged that acne takes hold.
The solution is to exfoliate, moisturize, and keep the areas as clean as possible so that pores don't get clogged again.
Products that help with acne on the back
With an exfoliating mitt together with Loelle Black Soap, you can easily remove impurities and dead skin cells. This product contains neem oil, salt and aloe vera juice which have antibacterial and cleansing properties. If you prefer a ready-made scrub, Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub from Eco by Sonya is the product for you. It exfoliates gently and provides the skin with important minerals and trace elements.
Products that help with acne in the chest area
This area has thinner skin than the back, so you need to be a bit more careful when exfoliating. Here, facial products work best. The scrub cleanses the skin with salt and crushed acai powder. It works well for both face and décolletage. If you have sensitive skin or areas with many yellow pustules, use Evolve Miracle Mask. You apply it as a mask and the skin is then exfoliated by AHA acids. No scrubbing is needed. Rinse off after 10 minutes. Then apply Super Fruit Hydrator.The cream provides the skin with extra moisture and contains ingredients that counteract acne.
Important considerations for acne with yellow pustules
In areas with acne with yellow pustules that can rupture, 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 across the skin. Instead, use a peeling that exfoliates with AHA acids.
Other tips for acne on back and chest
Wash the skin around the chest, neck and back with a mild soap after using shampoo and conditioner. Otherwise there is a risk that these remain on the skin, and especially conditioner can be greasy and clog pores.
If you have long hair, put it up in a bun so it doesn't lie against your back and neck.
Wear airy clothes that don't fit too tightly. With tight clothes, the skin becomes warm, you sweat and this can lead to more acne.
