It is a common problem especially for youngsters. You do all the right things and make the right moves to get the girl of your dreams interested. You meet up for the first serious date but you have a niggling problem like a scratch you cannot itch. You have bacne and shoulder acne which is sapping your confidence. What if she notices and hates the look of your skin? Will she leave her number never to be heard from again?
Sound familiar?
Many people live this nightmare and for good reason. You want to get rid of the acne quickly and before you even get to the stage of taking your shirt off in front of a girl! Can this be achieved?
There is some good news and bad news here which depends very often upon the extent of your back acne problems. Those with what is considered severe acne will need to plan ahead and take action now in order to see the type of results they are looking for. Those with mild acne can undoubtedly see quicker results.
Before we get down to the business of methods to get rid of your acne problems lets first dispel a few myths I have seen surface recently.
Micro-beads and acne washes
It has recently been reported that acne washes which contain exfoliating ingredients have been shown to make acne worse rather than better. If we look at this question in a logical fashion we will reach a suitable and objective answer. The fact is that acne is a bacterial infection of the bodies skin which renders your skin sore and broken in some cases. Using exfoliating products are by their nature abrasive. Would you want to be rubbing your face or back with sandpaper in an attempt to scrape the acne away? I didn’t think so – only the most fine based acne washes be be used in these cases my personal recommendation is to stay away from them completely.
Is Acne Related to Vitamin Deficiencies?
This is another issue which has cropped up recently in a number of skin care forums. People are beginning to consider that ingesting too many vitamins can help promote acne problems. It is 
true to say that vitamins B1, B12 and particulary B6 have been shown to cause acne outbreaks. Many people take these vitamins in order to elevate stress and they for the most part are often marketed in this manner. As with any vitamins though, do ensure you do not over use. The problem is that in relation to stress your body will be creating additional hormones in any case. Adding to these uncommon elements within your body through taking additional vitamins can help exasperate the problem so proceed with caution. In my view, the use of vitamins can be used to help overall wellbeing but their use in terms of bringing on acne problems is limited.
This brings me on nicely to the original point of this article. Let’s recap;
You have a date with a girl and are worried about taking your shirt off given you are suffering with bacne and shoulder acne – what can you do about it?
Mild Acne
If you are suffering from mild acne one of the most effective methods to get rid of it is to firstly stop worrying. As I have just eluded to above, stress can be a major factor in the promotion of skin problems particularly acne. Get yourself some pH balanced soap and regularly wash (do not overdo it though, this can make things worse). Ensure your clothes are changed everyday and above all stop stressing. This will in many cases is all you will need to do to ensure your date goes without a hitch. You will however be advised to pay attention to the following in order to ensure you never find yourself in this position again.
Mild to Severe Acne
For those suffering with acne problems which are more embedded than simply mild acne you need to take some time to get your head in the right place. Say what? I know, not very helpful on it’s own is it?! Forget all that you know (or think you know) about acne for a moment.
The true fundamentals of acne problems derive from reactions your body makes to certain foods.
Yes, that’s right. Acne starts through what you eat. It is as simple as that. If you consider this with a ‘logical hat’ on for a moment then you can think better. Our skin is our outer body coating protecting our various vital organs, keeping us warm and protected. The way in which skin renews itself and functions is through absorbing the nutrients and fluids from the foods you ingest. Eating the wrong kind of foods which trigger reactions within your system is where the origins of your acne comes from.
Its not difficult to see this when you stop and think about it. Acne is a reaction that you body produces when it digests and absorbs food. Understand which type of foods cause these reaction will ensure that you never suffer from acne again. It is not quite that easy though (nothing is, is it?) as each and every human reacts differently to different foods.
It is therefore a unique journey you will will need to make to identify what are you acne triggers and take steps to remove them from your diet. This is a method which simply works and will continue to work over the course of your life. Take a look at my how to clear acne post to better understand how you can apply some sound principles to your life in order to get rid of the acne for good and have it never return! I am confident that once you grasp this concept and apply the program you will be one of the many whom have cured their acne for good using this approach. Good luck!
