#ASKVANA: How to Get Rid of Back Acne?

No one loves random breakouts, no matter on the face or on the body. But as warmer seasons roll around with the heat slowly creeping up on us, body acne is becoming a real skin condition that a lot of us can relate to — specifically back acne (or "backne" in short). So before you trade your spring blouses for a breezy off-shoulder top for summer, let's take a closer look at what causes back acne, and how to get rid of back acne and back acne scars so you can be the perfect summer muse in the coming months. Read on to see everything you NTK to revamp your skincare routine with the best back acne treatment you need this season!


What causes back acne?

Back acne (or "backne") is caused by clogged pores containing oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. Other uncontrollable factors include hormonal fluctuations and genetics. Back acne is basically an inflammatory response to those triggers and occurs the same way a pimple is formed on your face.

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Bacne, like its name, affects the appearance of the upperback and shoulders, where a high concentration of oil glands are found. Without proper bacne treatment such as using back acne wash or body scrub, those nasty breakouts can turn into severe back acne, which might leave some unwanted back acne scars.


How to get rid of back acne AND prevent it?

Nard - Acne Clear Body Wash

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1. Avoid oil-based skincare products: Body care products like body oils can increase the chances of clogging your pores and potentially trigger back acne.

2. Use only non-comedogenic, acne-safe body wash: Stay away from pore-clogging ingredients in your body wash, including (but not limited to) argan oil, borage oil, hemp oil, macadamia oil, pumpkin seed oil, rosehip oil, tamanu oil and walnut oil.

3. Perform regular body exfoliation: This will help clear the build-up of excess sebum and remove dead skin cells that have been clogging up the pores, which is why body scrubs are one of the best products for back acne.


Back Acne Treatment with Korean Skincare

We have a wide selection of skincare products to help you get rid of back acne and improve back acne scars. Apart from maintaining good personal hygiene with daily shower, pick a back acne wash and body scrub for your daily skincare routine and body care routine that will help improve your skin texture. Here are the best back acne treatment you can use to get rid of .

No. 1

SOME BY MI - AHA-BHA-PHA 30days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser

SOME BY MI - AHA-BHA-PHA 30days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser

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Best Body Wash for Back Acne

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: The SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser isn't just a favorite among K-Beauty junkies looking to clear up back acne, it works well for both chest and back acne to make sure your body - front and back - is getting all the care it needs to look healthy. The cult-favorite Korean skincare brand extends its 30-Day Miracle Line to body care with this functional backne body wash, which features perfectly optimized AHA, BHA, PHA and SOME BY MI's very own calming agent, Truecica. It absorbs your dead skin cell, excess sebum and impurities while providing all the calmness to comfort your body's inflamed areas.


No. 2

G9SKIN - AC Solution Acne Body Wash

G9SKIN - AC Solution Acne Body Wash

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Best Back Acne Wash

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: The G9SKIN AC Solution line is formulated for those with acne-prone skin and their new G9SKIN AC Solution Acne Body Wash just completes their line for body care. In addition to BHA and bamboo extract, this G9SKIN bacne wash also contains natural skin-soothing ingredients like orange and rosemary extract to calm back acne area and treat back acne scars with a dose of vitamin-C nutrients. The BHA helps deeply cleanse the pores, get rid of excess oil and other impurities from the pores on every inch of your body.


No. 3

Nard - Acne Clear Body Wash

Nard - Acne Clear Body Wash

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Best Bacne Treatment

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: If you're battling with severe back acne on top of your sensitive skin struggle, we highly recommend this Nard bacne wash for your shower routine. This acne-targeting body wash is formulated with Himalayas Mineral Salt, AHA and BHA to cleanser and refine the skin texture thoroughly. It also features a soothing blend of Centella Asiatica extract, Tea Tree Extract + Menthol that will help soothe your sensitive skin.


No. 4

BONAJOUR - Tea Tree AC Control Body Wash

BONAJOUR - Tea Tree AC Control Body Wash

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Best Bacne Wash with Tea Tree

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Consider BONAJOUR's Tea Tree AC Control Body Wash your latest vegan (and cruelty-free!) favorite for your bath tub staple. This bacne body wash contains 96% natural ingredient, including the all-star acne-fighting ingredient tea tree component, to soothe both chest and back acne and make the skin look squeaky cleana and smooth. One more reason to love it? This bacne product is formulated without parabens, phenoxyethanol, artificial coloring, fragrance, synthetic alcohol, PEG, sulfates, silicone, and animal ingredient. Sounds like a dream pick, right?


No. 5

COSRX - AC Calming Solution Body Cleanser

COSRX - AC Calming Solution Body Cleanser

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Best Back Acne Treatment to Calm Irritation

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: When it comes to skin-balancing bacne solutions, COSRX's AC Calming Solution Body Cleanser makes a solid (and highly coveted) choice if sensitivity is also one of your skin concerns. This back acne treatment serves is the perfect daily body cleanser that simultaneously exfoliates, balances sebum production, cools and protects your skin, all thanks to the nutrient-packed CentellAC-RX Complex of 3 key Centella asiatica ingredients + 5,000ppm of salicylic acid and menthol to dissolve impurities and sebum while leaving it feeling refreshed and cool.


No. 6

BY ECOM - Pure Calming Acne Body Wash

BY ECOM - Pure Calming Acne Body Wash

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Best Body Wash for Back Acne with Pure Ingredients

Stylevana K-Beauty Review: Forget other heavy lifters in your bacne-fighting routine, BY ECOM's Pure Calming Acne Body Wash has a mild, hypoallergenic bacne solution that will make things easier for you. This functional body wash has a relatively low-acid base with natural plant surfactant derived from coconut and palm oil to help you relieve chest and back acne every time you shower. Besides, you can count on the Centella Asiatica Extract + other natural ingredients to help soothe and comfort your easily irritated, sensitive skin.


Stop pricking or hiding your bacne! Find yourself the perfect back acne treatment and explore all of our acne-busting skincare products to refine your body care routine starting today!

Disclaimer: We strongly recommend anyone with problematic skin conditions to seek professional advice from dermatologists and sort out what ingredient works best for your skin type to get the result you want.