If you’re wondering what on earth ‘Bacne’ is, you’ve most likely never had it. And if you know what it is, you’ve more than likely been burdened with it.

Bacne is the trendy abbreviation for Back Acne. And if you’ve had or have back acne, it’s quite unpleasant, painful, irritating, and confidence takes a real dive. And one of the worst parts is, since it’s on your back, you can’t see it to treat it.
Now with the warmer weather, back acne is likely to make its return. Why? Because excess sweat, humidity, oil build up and bacteria build up and cause acne, which is especially the case when it’s warm, the back is harder to exfoliate and cleanse properly and often. In addition to this, clothing choices are a major factor. For example, tight, polyester clothing can attract sweat build up because it doesn’t allow air to flow. Simple lifestyle activities can also increase back acne. For example, gardening on any given day, a gym session or a morning walk, or strenuous work indoors can all contribute to excess sweat build up, and when this isn’t cleansed or exfoliated – excess oil builds up and gets trapped, and back acne is created.
A loofah is a great option for a weekly light scrub. Cotton and light clothing are also worth considering. If the issue is beginning to affect your confidence, you can also apply tea tree oil to a cool face washer and either have someone wipe your back with it or attach to a loofah handle. This will help soak up excess oils and provide antibacterial support to your back.
It’s a great idea to get in the habit of cleansing your back gently and daily, again if someone can help you reach your back, great, if not a sponge on a long handle works great too.
It goes without saying the cleaning clothes regularly is also recommended and clean sheets. The same principle of cleaning pillowcases to avoid bacteria and oil building up applies to sheets.
I won’t suggest not popping or squeezing, because if you’re a popper or a squeezer, me suggesting not to isn’t going to achieve anything. But if you do, I suggest again applying a little Witch Hazel or Tea Tree to the area to support healing and reduce inflammation.
As for clothing, cotton is great, also widely available. If you do undertake strenuous activities indoors (I’m speaking to the Chefs amongst us) or outdoors, consider showering as soon as you finish to instantly remove the sweat and excess oils.
Thanks again for joining me in this edition of Scenic News, have a wonderful week and look after one another.
As always, spread kindness like it’s jam on toast.
Rebecca – Naturally COS