Back Acne Scars
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Back Acne ScarsBack acne, or bacne, occurs when skin on the back breaks out with blackheads and pimples. Deep and severe breakouts are more likely to lead to stubborn back acne scars. Back skin has a high concentration of sebaceous glands which congest hair follicles with dry skin cells and oils. This leads to the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, lesions, and cysts.

There are two types of bacne scars: Ice-pick scars, caused by loss of tissue, and Keloid scars, caused by an increase in tissue formation. Bacne triggers include increased hormonal activity, genetics, cosmetics, certain medications, bacteria trapped under the skin, various environmental and situational factors, stress, imbalanced diet, lack of sleep, dairy, and oily or spicy food.

You do not need to spend a lot of money on heavy medication that has tons of side-effects. There are some natural and highly effective ingredients in your house that you don’t make use of. Read through for some great remedies for your bacne scars!

Home Remedies for Back Acne Scars:

While there are many commercial treatments, natural remedies for acne scars are the safest for curing bacne scars and preventing bacne from recurring. Here is how to get rid of back acne scars naturally:

1. Tea Tree Oil and Olive Oil

If someone asks me how to get rid of acne scars on back, the ingredient that pops into my mind immediately is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has antiseptic, anti-bacterial, cosmetic, and anti-fungal properties. Olive oil is a natural moisturizer which fades scars.

  • Pour 5 – 6 drops of tea tree oil on a wet washcloth.
  • Use a back scratcher or your hands to massage the affected area with the washcloth.
  • Once it is absorbed by the skin, pour a tablespoon of olive oil on a second wet washcloth.
  • Use a back scratcher or your hands to massage the affected area with the washcloth.
  • Leave for 5 minutes then Use a dry washcloth to wipe the excess oil on the skin.
  • Repeat 3 times daily for best results.

2. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is another best back acne scars treatment. It contains citric acid which lightens scars and vitamin C which helps the skin regenerate new cells.

  • Wash your back with warm water and pat dry with a towel.
  • Use a cotton ball to apply fresh lemon juice to the affected area.
  • Leave for 10 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly to treat acne scars.
  • Note: Apply sunscreen to the treated area in case of sun exposure as lemon juice makes skin extra sensitive.

3. Sandalwood & Rose Water

The antimicrobial and cicatruzant properties of sandalwood help to soothe skin and fade scars. Rose water nourishes skin.

  • Mix sandalwood powder and rose water to make a paste.
  • Apply to the affected area before bed.
  • Leave overnight and rinse with water the next morning.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.
  • Note: you can also use the sandalwood with milk, glycerin, turmeric, lime juice, fuller’s earth, tea tree oil, cucumber juice, almonds, black gram flour, buttermilk, oatmeal, tomatoes etc., to fade the scars.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that heal dead skin cells.

  • Mix equal quantities of apple cider vinegar and water.
  • Apply the solution to the scars using a cotton ball.
  • Leave for 1 – 2 hours.
  • Rinse with lukewarm water.
  • Note: Applying vinegar directly on the scars without diluting it can cause irritation.

5. Tomato Pulp

Tomato is acidic in nature and acts as a natural bleaching agent, helping to fade scars.

  • Gently rub a tomato piece on the affected area.
  • Leave for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.

6. Turmeric Powder

Turmeric is a pungent spice and excellent exfoliating agent which cures bacne scars.

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder and cream.
  • Apply the paste to the affected area.
  • Repeat regularly to cure the scars.

7. Vitamin E Oil

This oil is purely based  on an anti-oxidant and protects cells against the effects of free radicals, reducing bacne scars.

  • Extract the oil from vitamin E oil capsules.
  • Apply the oil to the affected area.
  • Leave for 15 – 20 minutes or leave overnight.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.

8. Garlic

Garlic has anti-biotic and anti-fungal properties which fade scars.

  • Cut two garlic cloves into slices and crush them finely.
  • Apply to the affected area.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly to lighten scars.

9. Orange Peels

Orange peels contain Retinol which helps skin regenerate new cells while removing dead skin cells. It also has vitamin C which lightens scars and tones skin.

  • Dry orange peels in the sun.
  • Grind the peels and add water to make a paste.
  • Apply to the affect area.
  • Leave until dry.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.

10. Cucumber

Cucumber balances skin pH levels, restores and moisturizes skin, and fades scars.

  • Grate or crush a medium cucumber to extract the juice.
  • Apply to the affected area.
  • Leave for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly to treat scars.
  • Note: Alternately use the juice to wash the affected area 1 – 2 times daily.

11. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has astringent properties which fade acne scars.

  • Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf or buy aloe vera extract from the store.
  • Apply to the affected area.
  • Leave for 5 – 7 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat twice daily for best results.

12. Honey

Honey contains anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties which clean dead skin cells, fade scars, and leaves skin bright and radiant.

  • Apply raw honey to the affected area.
  • Leave for 5 – 10 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly to reduce bacne scars.

13. Baking Soda

Baking soda acts as an exfoliant, which removes dead skin cells to make skin bright while fading scars.

  • Mix one part baking soda and two parts water to make a paste.
  • Apply to the affected area.
  • Leave for 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Rinse with water and pat dry with a towel.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.

14. Oatmeal Mask

Oatmeal reduces inflammation and redness as it fights acne and soothes skin.

  • Boil one cup of plain rolled oats in two cups of boiling water.
  • Mix well and let cool.
  • Apply the paste to the affected area.
  • Leave for 10 minutes.
  • Rinse with warm water.
  • Repeat weekly to soothe acne and irritation.

15. Fenugreek

Fenugreek contains an anti-inflammatory property that soothes and fades inflamed scars.

Process 1:

  • Boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • When cooked, let it cool and remove the seeds from the liquid.
  • Use a cotton ball to apply the liquid to the affected area.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.

Process 2:

  • Grind fresh fenugreek leaves.
  • Apply to the affected area.
  • Leave for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly to get rid of scars.

16. Potatoes

Potatoes have vitamin C which regulates collagen production and heals damaged skin. It also contains vitamin B and niacin which are crucial for skin cell regeneration and lightening skin.

  • Peel and grate a large potato.
  • Rub it on the affected area.
  • Leave for 5 – 7 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.

17. Onions

Onion juice has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that regulate collagen production to make skin cells rejuvenate. This is effective for quickly fading scars.

  • Grate or crush 1 – 2 white onions and a medium cucumber to extract the juice.
  • Grind 1 – 2 teaspoon of either oatmeal or flaxseeds.
  • Mix all the ingredients to make a paste.
  • Apply to the affected area.
  • Leave for 20 – 30 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly to lighten scars.

18. Nutmeg

Nutmeg is used to treat many skin, health, and beauty problems as it has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties which reduce scars. It also reduces infection and swelling around clogged pores when combined with honey.

  • Mix a teaspoon each of nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, and honey.
  • Apply to the affected area.
  • Leave for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.
  • Note: Test the mixture on a patch of skin before applying to the scars as it is harsh for sensitive skin.

19. Pineapple

Pineapple contains a natural anti-inflammatory compound called Bromelain that heals wounds quickly, lessening the chances of scar formation. It contains ascorbic acid that fades scars.

  • Mash a piece of fresh pineapple to extract the juice.
  • Apply the juice to the affected area using a cotton ball.
  • Leave for about 15 – 25 minutes.
  • Rinse with water.
  • Repeat regularly for best results.

Medical Bacne Treatments:

There are many medical treatments available if these home remedies do not work for you. Visit a Dermatologist to learn which type of treatment is best for you.

  • Collagen: The injection allows the scar tissue to rise to the skin’s surface and create uniform look. This is used for ice pick scars.
  • Dermabrasion: This ablative surgery treatment removes dead skin cells and allows the skin to grow new cells, fading scars.
  • Fat Transfer: This treatment involves taking excess fat from one part of the body and injecting it where scars are located to elevate them. This treatment is effective with multiple treatments. This is used for ice pick scars

Tips to Prevent Bacne Scars:

  • Sweating causes acne and scars. Shower when you sweat to avoid acne.
  • Never squeeze or put pressure on acne. That is the main cause of acne scars.
  • Wear loose clothes to reduce the pressure and irritation on scars.
  • Wear sunscreen as sun exposure will darken and worsen the appearance of scars.
  • Exfoliate your back skin using a loofah and a body scrub weekly to remove dead skin cells and help new skin cells grow quicker.
  • Topical treatments such as Retin – A, glycolic acid, or alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) are very effective for mild scarring.
  • A healthy lifestyle promotes healthy skin. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, eat fresh fruits and vegetables in raw form, eat nutritious food to make your skin grow in healthy, avoid oily, fried, and fatty foods, and stop eating two hours before you go to bed at night.
  • Exercise regularly to keep promotes good health.
  • Don’t leave your oily hair on back as oil from hair may clog pores & causes acne
  • If you still need more evidence, see back acne scars before and after pictures that people post after trying these natural remedies. I bet you will be surprised to see how many people rely on these remedies only.

Have you tried any of these methods? Do you know any other methods to treat bacne scars? Share your experience with us!

 

15 comments
    1. Try 3, 4, 6 or 10 methods mentioned above in the article. Apart from that exfoliate regularly and apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.

  1. I tried a lot to remove my back acne…
    But its still the same…what should i do to remove it…???

    1. Acne can be caused due to immunity problems as well. Topical application can have a temporary effect but in order to get rid of acne completely, one has to boost their immunity power and balance their hormones. So first eat nutritional food, exercise regularly, avoid junk food and exfoliate regularly.

  2. For step 6, what cream should I use for best results? Thanks for this article, I’ve had bacne problens for a year now, and this helps a lot 🙂

    1. The time duration for achieving the results depends on the skin texture, collagen production and other reasons. So, it is difficult to predict it without knowing them. All the methods mentioned above are effective in healing the acne scars. However if you want effective results then exfoliate and moisturize the affected areas regularly.

    2. Definitely Mix The Methods Together. By doing this I cured my back acne over night. I was leaving on holiday and started stressing about my back.

      So I first did lemon and apple cider viger

      followed by a cucumber, avo and tomato mask

      followed by an oil olvie mosturiser ( which I took off after an hour because my skin gets really oily already)

      and then applied aloe vera!

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