How to get rid of dreaded bacne

Picture this: you’ve just bought a cute new bikini or put on that hot backless dress you got on sale and you notice it, you notice the dreaded bacne. So annoying! But alas, it’s no reason to fret; follow these simple steps and you’ll be bacne free in no time.

1. HYDRATE

One of the biggest skincare myths around is the belief that hydrating seemingly oily skin is going to worsen your breakouts. Not always true. Sometimes the reason why you’ve oily skin is your skin is overcompensating for the lack of moisture, so you’re getting an overproduction of sebum (the skin’s natural oil) as a result.

After giving your dermis a thorough cleanse, restore its hydration levels by applying a light layer of light-moderately hydrating moisturizer, and see what happens. If in a few minutes it’s absorbed quickly into your skin, you could probably do with a touch more product, as this is a clear indication that your skin’s craving some extra moisture.

2. EXFOLIATE

When exfoliating your skin, it’s important to focus on the ingredients in your favourite products. Formulas with coffee beans are fantastic for a variety of reasons, for example, as they have the ability to reduce the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks, and blemishes. It’s also critical not to strip away all oils from your skin. When doing so, your skin will react in an adverse way to which you intend and become more oily to overcompensate the loss.

Including skin-friendly oils like jojoba, macadamia, and almond oil in your exfoliating products helps to maintain the skin moisture level while still providing a nice exfoliation.

3. PROTECT

Ain’t nothin’ much to it: sunscreen is king. Protect your skin – especially if you’re off to the beach! – with some sunscreen and wise outfit selections. This is what’s going to keep your skin healthy and save it from harsh sun rays.

4. MAINTAIN

Keep up the good work and aim to give your back a deep cleanse/exfoliation once a week, and always be sure to have a shower as soon as possible after your workout. Cheers to bacne-free skin from now on!