Tips on How to Get Rid Of Back and Chest Acne

Let Olay’s expert tips help banish your body acne and that fear of showing some skin. 

Did You Know?

• * Body acne is very common, almost as common as facial acne
• * The most common places for body breakouts are the back and chest
• * The same glands that cause acne on your face also cause acne on your body
• * If you do suffer from facial acne, you are more likely to also suffer from body acne

Tips for Beating Body Breakouts

• Exfoliate

  Exfoliation is the first step in clearing body breakouts. By removing a layer of dead skin, you are getting rid of the buildup that can otherwise clog your pores. Do not use a wash cloth or loofah since they store dead skin and bacteria and make your body acne worse.

• Cleanse

  Your current body wash may not solve your body acne problem. You will need to treat your body breakouts with a cleanse that contains salicylic acid, which is found in most acne cleansers.

• Moisturize

  Keeping your skin too dry will actually cause your skin to produce more oil. Be sure to use a light-weight moisturizer that is non-comedogenic, meaning it will not clog pores.

Additional Prevention Tips

• Rinse Off After Working Out

  After a workout, immediately rinse off and change your gym clothes. The sweat and dirt on your skin can create a breeding ground for breakout causing bacteria. 

• Beware of Hair

  Keep long hair off of your back since many hair care products can leave pore-clogging residue on your skin.