There are a few steps you must take in order for the dreaded bacne to go back to its cave. Well, first off, you’ll want to wash your body with a body wash that will help with getting rid of the bacne. I recommend “Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash”. You’ll want to concentrate your on the areas with pimples. Now, you’ll need to wait a minute or two before rinsing it off. You need to wait because it will allow the medicine in the body wash to penetrate the skin and work its magic.
The next step you must take is to exfoliate. In guy terms, that means you take an abrasive sponge and scrub gently. Guys, I must stress GENTLY, otherwise you’ll increase the irritation and make matters worse. Of course, being gentle works in other areas of our lives, as well.
Once that part is out of the way, you’ll need to find moisturizer that is oil-free and medicated. I recommend “Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer”. Now, if you can’t reach you back then have a friend, preferably a lady-friend, rub you down. If it’s a lady-friend, try to get a massage out of it. It doesn’t help any but it will feel oh-so-good!
Finally, you’ll want to spot treat with some acne medication cream. In guy terms, that means putting a little bit on the tip of your finger and rubbing it in on each spot. You’ve already used salicylic acid to wash and moisturize and you’ll want to use a different medication for spot treating.
I recommend using 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. This will help prevent infection and will help it heal faster with less scaring. A warning for guys who think bigger is better. Do NOT use 5% or 10% benzoyl peroxide. It will not make it heal any faster, plus it has the bonus of further irritating the afflicted areas. You have been warned. If you have sensitive skin, you may be able to use sulfur. I’ve never had to use it, so I do not know if it will make you stink like sulfur.
If you live near a beach you can and should try this method. Not only will your pasty skin get some sun, you might even diminish your bacne! You first need to start off by taking off your shirt. Try not to directly face people as the sun reflecting off your skin might blind them. Get in the ocean water and stay there for five to six minutes. Make sure your entire back is submerged.
Now, get out and go do our favorite activity of lying down. Make sure you lie flat on your stomach. Your back should be facing the sun. Stay like that until your back feels hot or about 10 minutes. Of course, that’s just one rep. Repeat these steps about four to six times and the next day you should see results. If your bacne is really strong, repeat this process for three days in a row.
