Today you are going to learn how to get rid of body acne, naturally. You’ve probably read countless bits of advice about treating facial acne, but there is far less useful information about curing the acne you get on your body. This is a problem, as body acne can quite often be more severe than what you get on your face.
Here is how to get rid of body acne using natural treatment methods:
- Take salt water baths. Salt water is extremely good for the skin. Not only does it kill of bacteria that can lead to acne, but it also acts as a powerful exfoliant. This means that dead skin cells will be cleared away, helping to prevent further breakouts. Make sure you are using sea salt when making a salt water bath. Iodized table salt could actually lead to worse acne. Even better than making your own salt water baths is swimming in the sea regularly.
- Exfoliate your body regularly. You most probably exfoliate your face already, but if you are missing your body then your skin will suffer. You can use a loofah, but for greater effect invest in a proper exfoliant cream or product and use it on your problem acne areas two-to-three times a week.
- Get some sun on your skin. We’re always told to avoid the sun for risk of sunburn and cancer, but this can actually have a detrimental impact on your skin. Sunlight is important for vitamin D synthesis, which is in turn very crucial for healthy skin that is free of acne. If you want to get rid of body acne then stand outside in the sun for even ten minutes a few times a week (where possible) and you will see an improvement.
- Increase your Omega 3 intake. Western diets are very low in Omega 3 fatty acids, which are extremely important for healthy skin. Instead, we eat a lot of Omega 6 fatty acids (these are found in fast food, convenience food etc) The imbalance of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids in the Western diet is a key cause of acne. Increase your Omega 3 intake by eating more oily fish and leafy greens, as well as nuts like walnuts.
- Drink plenty of water. You need to keep you skin properly hydrated to get rid of body acne. Make sure you are drinking at least 2 liters of water a day. You may actually need to drink more than this if you exercise lots or live in a hot or humid location.
- Keep your skin clean. A big cause of body acne, especially amongst males, is sweat and dirt building up during the day that clogs the pores on the back and chest. Keep the skin on your body very clean; make sure to shower consistently after exercising. Don’t wear the same clothes multiple days in a row either.
It is not actually too difficult to get rid of body acne naturally, if you follow the guide above. Remember also to be consistent with your acne treatment. Don’t just try it for a few days then give up if you don’t get the results you want. It can take weeks, sometimes even longer to get clear skin. However, if you follow the steps about then you will be able to get rid of body acne.
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