spring is coming up, and so is summer. im going to be starting to wear bathing suits soon, but i have terrible acne on my back! what can i do about it? any good body washes or other products?
ps. i also have some above my breasts, any ideas?
2007-02-24 09:18:18 · 13 answers · asked by MAC 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
and i am NOT using proactiv.
and its spelt proactiv not proactive.
2007-02-24 09:24:53 · update #1
i sweat alot and easily because i am very active. is this why?
2007-02-24 09:30:03 · update #2
It is important to use skin friendly products and not pinch the pustules so that there are no scars formed. A good soap like Neutrogena or Cetaphil is recommended. Mild oil free skin creams should only be used . This link should provide more remedies.
2007-02-24 12:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by tornado 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactive
2007-02-24 17:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest using proactive, but for some people that can irritate the skin, so some other good ones I use for every now and then is pure natural chemical brands like Melaleuca (not sure on spelling) which comes with Face Wash, Oil to take hidden dirt off skin(everyone has it), and cream to put on infected areas.
Here is the product Url for the all natural pack if your intrested - http://www.melaleuca.com/ps/index.cfm?f=ps.productDetail&pid=2849
2007-02-24 17:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natasha you must really want to swim with a bathing suit and get rid of the acne on your back (and breasts).
The one thing that you should do is know what causes acne and then rebalance your diet. It helps!
But if it doesnt visit this website about more info on back acne:
http://www.acne.org/backacne.html
However, about your breasts i really dont know what cures them. But look on the bright side. at least your bathing suit will be covering your breasts and no one will see.
2007-02-24 17:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by Cutie? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes use a body scrub. Proactiv never worked for me. Also watch what you eat...if I eat a lot of junk food I get acne.
2007-02-24 17:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by dodgechica89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to scrubbing- put some toner or astringent with some salicylic acid- like sea breeze clean pore- into a little spray bottle. Spray onto your affected areas after you shower. This worked very well for me.
2007-02-24 17:32:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i also have acne on my back but it has been going away since i started using natures cure body acne spray it works really good but it takes a couple of weeks to tell that its going away you should try it
the spray you can buy at www.drugstore.com and for more info go to www.naturescure.com
also if you have a target near where you live you can buy it for $10
a bottle will last you a month or so
hope this helps
-lissete
p.s if you want to ask me something you can write to me at
lissete013@yahoo.com
2007-02-24 17:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactive for the back.
2007-02-24 17:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by HuniBuniBee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try vinegar in a small area to see if it reacts correctly. It should turn a little red and then go away after a few days of applying vinegar. I even use it on my face and it drys it up and does something to make it dissappear.
2007-02-24 17:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by Father Ted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Neutrogena acne cream. I use it for my face but it works just as well for the back. You can find it at any department store.
2007-02-24 17:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by Fifteen steps, then a sheer drop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋