With summer on the way, many will be happy to leave their winter clothes on, but for those with body acne it can be hard to feel comfortable wearing their skin.
Dr. Rekha Tailor, a Surrey-based non-surgical cosmetics specialist, has revealed why people have blemishes on their bodies and how to treat them at home in time during the warmer months.
He advised leaving sugary foods for a Mediterranean diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, testing a chemical exfoliation and making sure the right products are used for washing.
The doctor said to avoid tight clothing and to opt for natural fabrics like cotton and silk as they are the best to let the air circulate naturally through the skin and prevent the accumulation of pores.
Dr. Rekha Tailor, a Surrey-based non-surgical cosmetics specialist, has revealed why people have blemishes on their bodies and how to treat them at home. Stock image
Use the right products
The key to treating acne at home is to control oil production and effectively remove dead skin. It is essential to make sure that you have a range of skin care that does not contain oil and that avoids serums, as the oil in these products will only aggravate acne.
Look for non-foaming cleansers because they will stimulate oil production and ensure that your products are not comedogenic, which will allow the skin to breathe and prevent pores from clogging.
If your symptoms affect your life, book an appointment with your doctor who may prescribe a suitable treatment plan, often combining treatments such as laser therapy with medical grade skin care products.
There are also several things you can do at home to treat them, including cleaning twice a day. For women, the combined oral contraceptive pill may help, but each patient needs to be treated individually.
The doctor advised the use of topical retinoids to help remove dead skin cells and prevent buildup. Stock image
The best ingredients to treat body acne
Topical retinoids work well on the skin: they work by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the epidermis and improving rotation to prevent them from accumulating in the hair follicles.
It is important that you consult a specialist to prescribe the appropriate medical regimen for skin care according to your individual needs (note that they are not suitable for use if you are pregnant).
Getting an antibiotic cream or tablets prescribed by your doctor can also help. Topical benzoin peroxide is an antibiotic that reduces skin bacteria. It also helps reduce inflammation.
Azeliac acid is an effective treatment for both mild hormonal acne and cystic acne. Products that contain this help reduce inflammation and inflammation, as well as unblock pores and kill acne-causing bacteria.
Best of all, it is considered safe to use during pregnancy, so it offers pregnant women and those suffering from acne or rosacea a great choice for skin care.
How to prevent stains from spreading all over your body
You can prevent it from spreading by trying not to touch it, as touching it spreads the bacteria that cause acne.
It is also advisable to try to keep the area clean and wear clothes that allow the skin to breathe, such as natural cotton fibers.
Healthy eating
While not usually caused solely by diet and lifestyle, these factors can also dramatically affect the skin.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet and drinking plenty of water can have a significant impact, as can reducing alcohol, caffeine, and sugar.
Stay away from processed foods and unhealthy snacks and head for a Mediterranean-style diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, healthy fats and good sources of protein like fish, along with more complex carbohydrates (wholemeal bread, brown rice and legumes).
If you change your eating habits, you can avoid rapidly increasing blood sugar and insulin levels which will cause a blemish breakout. The added benefits of the nutrients and vitamins provided by fresh fruits, vegetables and salads will increase your skin.
Exfoliant
There are two types of exfoliation: manual (scrub) or chemical. I recommend a chemical exfoliation above the mechanics because I find that people often rub too much, which can traumatize and damage the skin.
Look for products that contain glycolic, lactic, malic and salicylic acids to achieve glowing skin. Ideally, I recommend using an exfoliant two or three times a week to get the benefits of removing dead skin cells without exfoliating them excessively and causing damage.
Washing your back in the shower and using something like a brush or long-sleeved brush can be a great way to keep your back clean, unclog pores, and reduce bacon outbreaks. And be sure to wash the area regularly, especially after doing anything that makes your skin sweat. Also try to avoid touching the area too often.
Washing towels, underwear and pillowcases and bedding more often can also help eliminate bacteria.
Things to avoid
Clothes that do not allow the skin to breathe easily and products that can be too greasy for the skin.
Naturally, natural fabrics such as cotton and silk are best for allowing air to circulate naturally through the skin, thus reducing the amount of sweat that is produced and helps against the skin.
The key to treating acne at home is to control oil production and effectively remove dead skin. It is essential to make sure that you have a range of skin care that does not contain oil and that avoids serums, as the oil in these products will only aggravate acne.