In Brief:
Acne on the body is similar to acne on the face but it is not as frequent. When pores become blocked, a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes is allowed to overgrow causing inflammation.. The following natural remedies may not work overnight, and may not work for everyone, but they do have the ability to fight body acne.. This oil has antiseptic properties and can fight many organisms including 27 of 32 strains of Propionibacterium acnes. ? Burdock - Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, reduce heat, add 4 teaspoons of burdock root (dried and cut), cover, simmer for 7 minutes, remove from heat and steep for 2 hours.. ? Calendula - Pour 2 cups of boiling water over 4 teaspoons of calendula flowers, cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.. ? Oatmeal - Apply cooked oatmeal to the affected area, leave on for 15 minutes and wash off.. To help treat and prevent body acne:
