Whether unsightly pimples appear on the buttocks, face, neckline or back, it is never a good surprise. Back acne is unfortunately as common in adolescents as it is in adults. And contrary to what some people believe, hygiene is not the most blamable … Often, it is hormones! And with the heat and humidity of summer, the pores suffocate with sebum and dead skin.
In parallel, the sebaceous glands get carried away cysts, small red pimples, small black dots, redness of the skin, itching … Now, you can imagine: treatments for large pimples on the back do not are not much different from those for the epidermis of the face. But you still need to be able to apply them on this difficult to reach area! Grandmother therefore presents to you the recipe for a very effective and practical spray to reach the affected areas. Pair it with our natural solutions and tips to see a rapid improvement in your skin problems.
The advice advanced do no replace the dermatologist’s professional treatment.
The ingredients of the spray against pimples on the back:
240 ml of filtered water
4 crushed adult aspirin tablets (its salicylic acid will soothe inflammation and reduce pimples)
30 ml apple cider vinegar (anti swelling, calming, astringent and disinfectant)
15 ml lemon juice (for freshness, smell and cell renewal)
6 g sea salt (supply of minerals)
10 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 others of tea tree (anti-inflammatory, soothing and antibacterial)
Spray bottle
Let’s mix!
1) In a bowl, heat the water in the microwave for one minute. Then add salt and aspirin.
2) Then add the other ingredients and mix well before pouring into the spray. It’s ready ! Above all, shake well before each use. It will keep for about a month, but you can keep it in the refrigerator to increase its shelf life.
Spray it every night on the areas affected by the rash until they heal. Since lemon is photosensitizing, it is better to avoid its application in the morning. In addition, note that this product can be applied all over the body! However, do not spray it on the face to avoid splashes in the eyes. Here, you can, if need be, put it on your hands and apply it gently to the face.
Our best advice against pimples on the back
First of all, do not pierce the buttons at the risk of having marks and scars. Avoid infection or superinfection!
With its antibacterial properties, tea tree oil can be used alone as a local treatment to be applied to pimples. In addition, Clay can also be used as a mask to quickly regain beautiful skin.
Also, favor loose cotton clothes. On the contrary, avoid clothing that is too tight and made of synthetic material (polyester, etc.).
Wash your sheets and towels more often with a less allergenic and irritating detergent. Indeed, overly scented detergents cause irritations aggravating the pimples.
Above all, quickly take a shower after sports to quickly remove the moisture from the perspiration and the bacteria that have accumulated on the skin! Also rinse the skin well after conditioner and hair masks. All of this prevents your pores from breathing.
Finally, exfoliation is one of the best natural methods to refine skin texture and unclog the pores of dead skin, impurities and germs that clog it. Scrub 2 to 3 times a week with a loofa sponge or a homemade tea tree scrub against pimples.