Summer is coming, that means it’s time for all the vacations, beach parties, and some sweet hours of sunbathing. But the common enemy of those activities is back acne. You can’t wear your new bikinis or shorts you just bought without worrying about someone who is standing behind you or looking at your back. So what do you do? Fear no more, because we will show you some of the natural home remedies for back acne that will save your summer.
1. Fresh Lime
One of the simplest and most significant ways to treat back acne is to scrub lime directly on that area, leave it on for 10 minutes, and rinse it with warm water. You should do this for about 1-2 weeks to have the best result.
Caution: This treatment is not suitable for someone who has thin or sensitive skin. Other than that, lime can make your skin susceptible to the sunlight so you should use sun cream or cover your back if you want to go out.
2. Tomato
Use a ripe tomato. Cut it in half, scrub it on the acne, wait for 15 minutes, and cleanse with water. Tomatoes can be sensitive to the face area but very helpful to cure acne or scars on the back, especially if you have oily skin.
3. Salt
Steep your body and relax in a bathtub full of warm water mixed with salt for 20-30 minutes for some minutes after an exhausting day to get a relaxed body and a beautiful skin. If your skin is oily, you need to dry your skin with a towel, no need for some extra products. But if you have dry skin, you should apply a light moisturizer after a bath.
You can also spray salt water on your back once or twice a day. Do it regularly, and you will see an effective result.
4. Baking Soda
Mix a tablespoon of baking soda powder with clean water to create a thick mixture. Apply it to your back and wait 10-15 minutes before washing it off with water. This stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more oil to prevent dryness, peeling skin, and acne.
5. Sandalwood And Toner
Sandalwood can easily cleanse and hydrate the skin, especially when you use it with a toner. Firstly, mix 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder with a tablespoon of toner. After that, apply the mixture to the acne area and leave it for 20 minutes before washing it with water. Do this 3-4 times a week to have a clear, soft skin.
6. Oat Powder
Oat powder is one of the rare ingredients that are beneficial for all skin types, including dry skin, oily skin, or aged skin. It cleanses and improves the skin conditions such as acne and scars.
You need to mix oat powder with honey to create a very thick mixture. Then, coat a layer of this mixture on the affected area and leave it for 5 minutes. Scrub your back with a towel in 5-10 minutes and then take a shower with warm water. You should do this twice a week to have the best outcome.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar contains acid that wipes out all the oil and dirt our created by the sweat. With a homemade or an easily bought bottle in the supermarket, you dilute the vinegar with clean water with the ratio of 1:2. Apply it to your back, softly massage, and then clean it with warm water. This remedy can also be very effective to treat pimples on your whole body.
8. Attar Of Tea
This method can treat your back acne in no time without leaving any side effect because it has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects.
Caution: You shouldn’t use it directly on the skin because it may cause a rash on the skin. Instead, mix 2-3 small spoons of attar with a cup of water. Apply the mixture to the affected area. After a few minutes, you can rinse it off.
9. Mint Leaves
This remedy also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Besides, the cooling effects of the leaves reduce the swelling caused by pimples and rashes, leaving a healthy skin. First of all, wash a handful of mint leaves, grind them to take the juice, and then apply the juice to the affected area. Leave it for 10-15 minutes before taking a shower.
10. Cinnamon Powder And Honey
Honey mixed with cinnamon powder can exclude the P.acne bacteria, the main cause of acne inflammation and nodulocystic acne, and it’s also an antioxidant agent.
You mix 2 tablespoons of honey with a spoon of cinnamon powder. Then, add a little bit of water to make a thick texture. Now, coat a thin layer f this mixture on the affected area and wait for 15-20 minutes. Finally, rinse it with warm water.
Hope that these remedies can help you and your loved ones to get rid of back acne and enjoy wonderful summer vacations.
Author's Bio:
This post is by Emily Pham, a blogger with many years of experience on searching the best effective remedies for skin, hair, and health problems.