Chest Acne in Summer

The most important cause of acne is the over production of sebum within the hair follicles and the back, chest and neck are the body parts that excrete the largest quantities of this thick sticky skin oil. Sebum offers a fertile breeding ground for acne on the chest, and other parts of the body, since it’s available to combine with dead skin cells and dirt, on a skin moistened by summer heat.

Acne on the chest can also appear when sweat gets trapped between the night clothes and the skin. Normal turning during sleep can create friction as the chest and back rub against the sheets. Even adorning ourselves can create a problem. The chest area can be constantly irritated by necklaces, which, when combined with perspiration, more skin oils and dead skin cells, often worsen the acne problem. Close-fitting warm weather fashions can also trap sweat and worsen breakouts.

To treat chest acne, it’s always a good idea to minimize any causes of irritation and use shower or bath gels formulated for acne troubled skin. Aggravation can worsen acne, so using a rough surfaced towel or body scrubs should be avoided. Apply gentle astringents to your skin after taking a shower, instead of lotion or oil. While it may drive you crazy, and you tend to touch or even squeeze pimples in the chest area because they’re easy to reach try to concentrate on never doing this. Avoid saunas when acne is in “full bloom” and at its worst and be sure to deep cleanse the troubled area about once a week using a mud or clay-based mask. Always use clean cotton linens and sleepwear.

Fortunately, a little bit of sun can actually improve your skin’s condition. Always be mindful, however, that sun exposure is a double-edged sword. In moderation, it can help clear breakouts on the chest. Overdoing it will cause surface burning, discomfort and even premature aging.

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