Acne on the body doesn’t seem to be as bad as acne on the face because it can be covered up but because they are smothered by clothes the acne can get worse and the cysts themselves are usually larger and more painful then facial pimples. There are hundreds of products on the market for facial acne but you never seem to see any of the over the counter remedies for acne on the body.



The good news is that it can be easier to cure because the skin on the body is tougher and stronger then the face so can withstand harsh acne remedies that may cause irritation or allergic reaction if put on the face. Medical advice and treatments from your dermatologist or doctor can be very useful when dealing with body acne. Another good point to know is that body acne is usually down to whats going on inside the body. These types of break outs are normally a side effect of hormonal imbalances in teenagers and pregnant women but it’s also a side effect of using steroids and other drugs that will contaminate the body and fill it full of toxins and high levels of testosterone.



Diet and exercise are essential elements when dealing with acne in general your skin is a by product of the body’s health so if there is something going wrong inside the body it will defiantly show on the outside. Acne can be a dreadful experience as it takes a while to cure; it can involve outward and inward medications and environmental changes. Don’t get discouraged the key is to preserver until you find the cure that suits your needs. Not every cure suits all there are many and varying reasons why different people can suffer from this
problem. Just follow these tips and see how you get on.



Number one is to keep the skin clean and as bacteria free as possible. Bacteria harvest on the skin burying its way into the pores and causing infection this will result in spots and pimples. Make sure is skin is clean and sweat free, shower more then once or twice daily if necessary. Don’t be tempted to use harsh cleansing products, an oil free bodywash with added anti bacterial agents will do fine. Tea tree oil cleansing products will be very useful here as they are a natural ingredient that will continue to kill bacteria even after cleansing. Make sure to follow with some oil free moisturizer with added antibacterial agents to keep the skins ph balanced. Honey is a strong natural antibacterial agent so when you’re having a flare up cleanse the effected area well and apply some natural honey to sooth and cleanse the effected area. Manuka honey has natural anti inflammatory agents also so this will sooth any painful cysts.



Diet is an essential factor when treating acne you can’t treat the outside without treating the inside. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to allow your body to absorb natural minerals and vitamins that are necessary for healthy skin. Eating plenty of fresh oily fish and cutting out junk food will be fundamental to clearing the body of toxins that can case acne. Also keeping the skin hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water per day will make a huge difference to the health of your skin. It is important to avoid spreading the bacteria onto the effected area so keep your hands clean and use an anti-bac hand sanitizer regularly. Do not pick at the effected area as this will insure the spread of bacteria escalating the problem.