We all get acne, but not in the same places. You might get a pimple on your forehead or on your chin, but one area you might not expect to get acne is on your back. This type of acne, known as "backne," is just as common as facial acne, and can be just as embarrassing. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to prevent and treat backne.

Exfoliating regularly can remove excess oil that causes acne

Backne happens when a clogged pore gets infected with bacteria. Pores are tiny openings in the skin where hair follicles grow out of the skin. When these pores become clogged with sebum and dirt, they can sometimes get infected with bacteria, causing an inflammatory response in the form of a pimple or cyst.

Because acne is caused by the buildup of excess sebum and dead skin cells, exfoliating regularly can help remove these impurities and prevent them from clogging pores in the first place. This makes it easier for your body to shed dead skin cells naturally and therefore prevents new blemishes from forming. To make it even easier for you, we've put together this step-by-step guide for how to treat back acne once and for all.

Step 1: Wash your body with a body cleanser

Step 2: Exfoliate your acne affected area with a gentle exfoliant that contains a BHA like That Booty Tho

That Booty Tho Scrub

Step 3: Pat your body dry with a towel, being extra gentle on the acne affected area

Step 4: Apply a serum with an anti-inflammatory ingredient profile like Booty Glaze which contains Niacinamide

Booty Glaze Serum with Niacinamide

The best way to get rid of bacne is through regular exfoliation. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells that can clog pores.