In the last couple of months, you may have noticed that you're getting more pimples than ever before. Pandemic stress-induced acne and maskne have been common talking points all last year as we notice that breakouts were prominent not just on the face but also on the rest of the body. But, if we're talking about body acne specifically, how are they different from the breakouts that we see on our face?

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Chest and back acne is known as folliculitis, and it stems from pores clogged with oil, dead skin, or other gunk.

The emotional and physical stress of the pandemic has definitely contributed to the rise in acne. There is also a significant lifestyle change that we all acclimated to when we sat at home for months at end, which contributes to acne. For example, sitting for more hours causes more friction on the butt which leads to more breakouts.

If you're not taking a bath as often and let's face it, we're all guilty of it, that too contributes to rising in clogged pores which causes acne. Eating more junk at home and grabbing more donuts, pizza, ice cream and wine too is responsible for exacerbating your acne

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Firstly, find ways to de-stress yourself. At-home exercises and yoga are great at relieving your stress. Creating a balance in terms of ordering in food from outside and throwing in more healthy food options to take care of your diet will also help.

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Body acne can be treated with the same products and ingredients that you use for your face. When it comes to a body wash, opt for a cleanser that is packed with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide..

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