You snicker but you know it’s true — butt acne is real and common. It can also occur at any age. It can appear as small blemishes covering most of your skin or larger cystic bumps that can get rather painful. Usually, these bumps aren’t acne but skin inflammations such as folliculitis and contact dermatitis. Acne comes from pores clogged with excess sebum. Since the buttocks don’t have a lot of oil glands, true buttne is quite rare.
But while the butt area is not necessarily visible most of the time, getting “buttne” is still a nuisance. You’d want to get rid of these bumps before they spread or get infected. Here are some triggers to avoid.
Sweaty Fabrics
Most acne is folliculitis, which is the inflammation of the . Sweating irritates your hair follicles, resulting in red bumps that look like pimples. Since no one can avoid sweating completely, NOT hanging out in your gym clothes is highly recommended. Change to dry clothes after sweating and choose breathable fabrics if you can.
Tight Fitting Clothes
If sweating is bad, imagine sweating in tight yoga pants! The friction caused by tight clothing can irritate the skin on your buttocks. Along with , this can make your breakouts even worse. Since yoga pants are naturally tight, simply changing into cooler, loose clothing after a workout can help. On the other hand, if you already have buttne, try wearing airy styles while your skin heals.
Harsh Scrubs
While it’s true that the skin on the body is generally tougher than the skin on the face, it could still react negatively to friction. Using harsh scrubs to exfoliate your skin is not always the best way to keep it smooth and glowing. If you’re prone to irritation (that is, if your skin is on the dry side or if you notice that you break out easily), avoid scrubbing too hard. These can aggravate inflamed hair follicles and make your breakouts worse.
Use Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash which uses a gentle formula and exfoliating beads to exfoliate the skin. It also contains MicroMoisture Technology, which immediately deposits moisture into the skin to strengthen it after exfoliation.
Poor Hygiene
Whether your butt acne is true acne or something else, practicing good personal hygiene is essential to eliminating it. Make sure to bathe twice daily to remove sweat and sebum from your skin’s surface. Use LIFEBUOY Antibacterial Bodywash Total 10, which helps prevent the spread of bacteria with Activ Silver+. This unique and powerful germ-fighting ingredient is mixed into a creamy, hydrating formula that deeply cleanses and protects the skin.
Soaking in a Dirty Tub
This may sound oddly specific, but it’s true. Soaking in a dirty tub can result in a real condition called “hot tub folliculitis,” which is the inflammation of the hair follicles from sitting in a hot, dirty tub. Sitting in a whirlwind of moisture, heat, bacteria, and tight swimsuits makes your skin the perfect breeding ground for buttne. Make sure that whatever bathtub or sauna you are using is well-maintained. And remember, when in doubt, don’t.
Preventing butt acne is easy. Simply practice proper personal hygiene and avoid too much friction from clothing or skincare products, and your buttocks should be in the clear.