Saturday, December 6, 2008

Body Acne

By Jimmy Johnson

Body acne appears all over the body, but mostly targets the chest, back and shoulder areas. Unfortunately there is no one cause for acne or body acne, and it can be an annoying, and sometimes painful experience.

Body acne prevents a person from enjoying life to its fullest. They will generally be too embarrassed by their body acne to wear swimwear or anything else that may show the areas of their bodies where their breakouts are. Imagine going though life having to cover up all the time because you don't want anyone to see that you have acne on parts of your body.

There are many products out today that are specifically targeted for acne-prone skin, so finding a regime that works for you shouldn't be too difficult. Most pharmacies offer a whole section on clear skin routines and you can always ask a pharmacy consultant in the beauty section to help you choose the best products for your skin.

The major ingredient in the treatment of body acne is benzoyl peroxide and this is great news to thrifty individuals like my self. One thing to remember when using peroxide is that it takes the color out of fabrics, so make sure to use caution when applying the peroxide to the area and make sure to keep fabrics away until the peroxide is completely dry.

Until someone figures out the cause of acne, treating it may take a few tries to find the product that works best for you. Certain foods have been known to irritate the skin and cause breakouts, so you may want to adjust your diet and see if you have any results. Also make sure that you are always drinking enough water, as hydrating the skin is very important to keeping skin clear.

No matter what product you are using, treat your face and neck separate from the rest of your body, as the face and neck are much more sensitive and will react badly to harsh treatments. Try to find a gentle cleanser that contains only a small percentage of benzoyl peroxide. If it doesn't start to clear up the acne, then try something a bit stronger. - 15437

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