Whether the appearance of unsightly pimples is on the buttocks, the face, at the neckline or on the back, it is never a pleasant surprise. Back acne is unfortunately as common among adolescents as it is among adults. And contrary to what some people believe, hygiene is not the biggest culprit… Often, it is in fact linked to hormones! And with the heat and humidity of summer, pores become suffocated with sebum and dead skin. At the same time, the sebaceous glands go into overdrive with the familiar result: cysts, small red pimples, small blackheads, skin redness, itching… However, as you can imagine: treatments against large pimples on the back do not are not very different from those for the facial epidermis. But you still need to be able to apply them to this difficult to reach area! Grandma will therefore present to you the recipe for a very effective and practical spray to reach the areas to be treated. Pair it with our natural solutions and tips to see rapid improvement in your skin problems.
If nothing helps, the dermatologist will surely be able to prescribe special antibiotic creams for blemishes and blackheads.
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 of cider vinegar (anti-swelling, calming, astringent and disinfectant)
- 15 ml lemon juice (for freshness, smell and cell renewal)
- 6 g of sea salt (mineral contribution)
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 more 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 the salt and aspirin.
2) Then add the other ingredients and mix well before transferring 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 evening on the areas affected by the rash until they heal. Since lemon is photosensitizing, it is better to avoid its application in the morning (unless the skin is covered). Furthermore, 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 in a pinch put some on your hands and apply gently to your face.
Our best tips against pimples on the back
- First of all, you should not 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 apply to pimples. Clay can also be used as a mask to quickly regain beautiful skin.
- Also, favor clothing in loose cotton. On the contrary, run away from clothes too tight et made of synthetic material (polyester…).
- Wash your sheets and towels more often with a less allergenic and irritating detergent. In fact, detergents that are too perfumed cause irritation, making spots worse.
- Above all, take quickly shower after sport to quickly remove moisture from perspiration and bacteria that have accumulated on the skin! Also rinse the skin well after conditioner and hair masks. All this prevents your pores from breathing.
- Finally, exfoliation is one of the best natural methods to refine skin texture and unclog pores from dead skin, impurities and germs that clog it. Make scrubs 2 to 3 times a week with a loofa sponge or a homemade tea tree scrub against pimples.