I’m in my mid-20s and I have acne on my back! At first, I thought it was probably because I’m more stressed than usual. Then again, looking back, there were times when I did have plenty of time to relax and I still had back acne. In fact, I kept getting one bump after another on my skin and it really bugs me.

I went to my dermatologist looking for the best acne treatment and after having a look at my back, she asked if I changed my shampoo or conditioner. I stared at her blankly for a few seconds. Expecting my blank stare, my dermatologist laughed and promptly relayed that Shampoo is something most of us use on a daily basis and are sometimes what’s causing back acne. This is because shampoo not only comes into contact with our hair, but also our skin.

She furthered that there are shampoos AND conditioners which can actually cause chest and back acne. These are generally the ones which give pearlized look. So next time you are experiencing breakouts on your chest, back and/or shoulders, (especially for those with long hair) try switching shampoos and/or conditioner. It just might be the culprit!