Ways to Cure Body Acne
- Baking soda helps to kill Candida bacteria on the skin, which can lead to a bacterial overgrowth and acne. Fill a bathtub with warm to hot water, and add 3 tablespoons of baking soda to the water. Soak in the baking soda bath for at least 10 minutes. Treat your body acne with a baking soda bath at least every other day until the acne subsides, then reduce the frequency to once per week.
- Acne can be exacerbated by the build-up of dead skin cells. When these dead skin cells are removed, the skin's pores can clear more easily and acne will be reduced. It is important to exfoliate the skin properly, and to avoid excessive scrubbing. To do this, purchase a pair of exfoliating gloves, which can be found at any health food store or spa, and lather them well with a gentle soap while in the bath. Gently massage the skin while wearing the gloves. Rinse well with water. Only exfoliate the skin once a week.
- You can treat body acne with tea tree oil, as you normally would facial acne. Tea tree oil fights bacteria and helps reduce and prevent further acne breakouts. To use tea tree oil on body acne, soak a cotton pad with a mixture of 1/3 tea tree oil and 2/3 water, and apply the mixture directly to the affected areas. Repeat this process once a day until the acne is reduced, then apply the mixture only twice per week.