by Amanda Martinez
What is body acne
The easiest explanation is the most obvious. Body acne is acne that forms on your body. I personally have dealt with body acne, and I have to tell you I don’t enjoy it at all.
Body acne often hurts worse than regular acne. That is because the skin on your body has bigger pores than the skin on your face, making your body acne bigger, deeper, and harder to get rid of.
I will go over 3 home remedies for acne on your body in this article and discuss whether or not they work.
Home remedy #1
Toothpaste. This is the silliest of all the home remedies that I will be talking about today, but some people swear that toothpaste really works to get rid of body acne.
To use toothpaste to combat body acne, all you need to do is apply the white paste kind directly to the zit. It won’t hurt you, and it may make your skin smell minty, but in my experience it won’t help heal the acne either. I’d personally just pass on this one.
Home remedy #2
Witch Hazel. This one is a little better. Witch Hazel is a natural astringent and can be found in any drug store or pharmacy for just a few dollars a bottle.
To use witch hazel as a remedy for acne, simply put it on a cotton ball and apply to the acne. You will probably notice that it is very soothing. For mild cases of body acne this treatment can help.
Home remedy #3
Over the counter products that contain Salicylic Acid. For mild to moderate acne (and sometimes even severe cases) a solution with Salicylic Acid is often the body acne treatments you can do at home.
Salicylic Acid is an amazing acne fighting ingrediant, especially when combined with Citric Acid. When you put these two ingredients together they pack a powerful 1-2 punch, and clear up acne fast.
This one is a little more pricey (usually about $20 a month) but is in my experience the best cure for a home remedy for acne on the body.
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