treating back acne after waxing - #15342
I am super frustrated right now and need some advice on treating back acne after waxing. Last week I decided to wax my back for the first time since summer's just around the corner and I thought it'd be nice to get it ready. But wow, big mistake! Almost immediately after waxing, I noticed tiny bumps appearing, and now it feels like I'm dealing with a full-on breakout. I've tried some over-the-counter creams but nothing seems to work, honestly I feel like I'm just making it worse. Ugh! I’ve been using my usual body wash and scrubbing lightly, but I don't know if that's a good idea? I've read that treating back acne after waxing can be tricky, but like, is it normal to break out this much? Should I just ride it out and let my skin heal itself? Do different products work better for treating back acne after waxing, like should I be using something specific to calm irritation? I also considered maybe switching up my routine entirely, but I’m worried that might just confuse my skin more. Anyone got tips on treating back acne after waxing? I could really use some advice here before this turns into a disaster.
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