Excess stress, sleep deprivation, hectic lifestyle and unhealthy foods often are the primary causes of acne. And your face isn’t the only region to be affected from it. Acne can also be seen on chest, scalp, chest and even your back. Even though there is no ultimate cure but few natural acne remedies can greatly help. Today, I am going tell you how to get rid of back acne scars.
7 Home Remedies For Back Acne Scars
You might have heard about different acne treatments for face but hardly people write about back acne scars. Even though many websites post articles about how to get rid of back acne scars, the question remains – do they truly work? After researching for a while now and trying few remedies personally, I am listing the ones that worked for me.
1. Vitamin E Oil
Oil that is enriched with vitamin-E can work like a wonder on your back acne. It protects the skin cells against free radicals and reduces scars left by your acne. Just follow the below listed instructions:
- You can either buy vitamin-E oil or get few vitamin-E oil capsules from a medical store
- Extract the oil from capsules
- Apply on back acne scars and leave it overnight
- Rinse off in the morning
2. Cucumber
This natural cool green ingredient works like a magic on your back acne scars. It helps in balancing your skin’s pH level naturally and moisturizes at the same time. If you follow this remedy regularly, you are sure to have a clean and scar-free back.
- Take 1 or 2 fresh cucumbers
- Extract its juice using a juice extractor or a blender
- Use the juice for washing your skin once / twice in a day
- Repeat for multiple weeks without missing a day
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- Make a fine smooth paste of 1 or 2 fresh cucumbers
- Apply the paste onto your back acne scars
- Let your skin absorb the mixture’s nutrients thoroughly
- Wash off with cold water
- Do it frequently for faster results
3. Sea Salt
Sea Salt is one of the best home remedies for back acne. While a diet high in sodium (or salt) can aggravate your pimples or acne, you may think that a remedy with sea salt would really help? Even though not much study has been done as to why this ingredient is so useful in removing acne and scars, however, the fact is that when applied externally, it truly works. Experts claim the reason to be its bacterial buildup. Sea salt dries your skin effectively, taking away excess oil, which cause back acne. And whoever has tried this remedy for their back acne (bacne) have often praised for quick results. But make sure to use sea salt & not table salt since it has higher iodine levels, which might proliferate the acne further.
- Add 2 to 3 cups of sea salt in a bathtub containing warm water
- Soak yourself in the tub for at least 20 to 30 minutes
- Pat dry yourself after getting out and don’t apply anything if you have oily skin
- On the other hand, if you feel your skin is getting drier, use a mild moisturizer
- Repeat this process 2 times a day if you have severe back acne or consult a doctor
- If this remedy works well, you should see your back acne as well as the scars disappearing within few weeks
4. Aloe Vera
Back acne scars can be easily treated with Aloe Vera. Since it has natural bleaching properties, it lightens the scars left by your acne. May it be back or face, it can be applied at anytime. Moreover, it prevents the acne from appearing further. Follow the below listed steps:
- Cut a leaf from Aloe Vera plant
- Wash it properly and extract its gel
- Apply it directly on your scars at the back
- Leave it for 20 to 30 minutes
- Wash off with cold water
- Repeat it for few weeks for faster results
5. Oatmeal Bath
If you are serious about learning how to get rid of back acne scars, then here is something for you to know. Oatmeal is that one amazing ingredient that suits all skin types. Whether your skin is oily, dry, normal or sensitive, oatmeal is extremely beneficial. It soaks up all the excess sebum and gently exfoliates the skin. When applied, it cleans off the entire dirt & opens up your skin pores. This way dead cells are eliminated while making your skin look rejuvenated, healthy and moisturized. The best thing about an oatmeal bath remedy is that it will not only remove back acne but also eliminates scars. Here is what you should be doing”
- Grind the plain oatmeal (3-tablespoons) finely
- Keep the oatmeal in a muslin cloth
- Mix the oatmeal (grinded) with warm water in a bathtub
- Mix them properly. If they aren’t fine enough, you will see oats settling at the tub’s bottom
- If you have tied the oatmeal in a cloth, place it in the bathtub (containing water)
- Soak yourself for 30 minutes in the tub and keep squeezing the muslin cloth to allow oatmeal juice to get into water
- Repeat it daily to get a soft moisturized, acne-free & scar-free back
6. Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV or apple cider vinegar is an excellent ingredient to treat back acne scars. ACV balances your body’s pH level and naturally eliminates acne breakouts. Since ACV is an amazing anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, it not only treats scars but acne as well.
- Mix 1 part of ACV with 2 parts of water
- Fill this solution in a clean spray bottle
- Spray this mixture to your back before going to sleep
- You can even use it in daytime
- Store the spray bottle in your refrigerator
- Wash off in the morning
7. Mint Leaves
Peppermint leaves greatly work on your back acne scars. Since it has menthol (a natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent), it alleviates pain & swelling. It soothes down your itchy skin with its cool composition.
- Crush few fresh mint leaves using a mixer or mortar & pestle
- You will obtain a smooth green paste
- Rub it on your affected back
- Let the paste be there for at least 10 to 15 minutes
- Wash with cold water
- Do this twice a day and repeat this process for few weeks to see best results
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