Spots on your back and bum: 7 habits for clearer skin

Back, bum, shoulders, chest: they're the forgotten zones of our routines. We don't think about them… until the day we slip on a backless top or a swimsuit 🍑 Yet these areas often need as much attention as our face. Let's be honest: everyone gets spots there, and that's totally ok! Here's where they come from and how to take care of them, simply.

Why do we get spots on our back and bum?

The back and upper chest have lots of sebaceous glands. When sebum, sweat and dead skin cells build up, pores get clogged and spots appear. Several things play a part:

• Sweat, especially after sport, when you keep damp clothes on.
• Friction: backpacks, straps, tight clothes, jeans, long hours sitting down.
• Synthetic fabrics that don't let skin breathe.
• Product residue: poorly rinsed conditioner, overly rich creams.

On the bum, little red spots are very often linked to friction and sitting for long periods. Good news: a few habits really make a difference.

7 habits for clearer skin

1. Shower right after sport

Don't stay in your sweaty kit. A quick lukewarm (not hot) shower is enough.

2. Rinse your hair before washing your back

Shampoo and conditioner run down your back and can leave a film. Wash your hair first, then your body.

3. Choose breathable clothes

Cotton or breathable technical fabrics for sport, and not too tight where things rub.

4. Change your sheets and towel often

Once a week for sheets, more often for your gym towel.

5. Exfoliate gently, no harsh scrubs

Scrubbing hard irritates and makes redness worse. Go for a gentle exfoliating active like salicylic acid, which unclogs pores without attacking the skin.

6. No popping (promise?)

Popping a spot means risking a mark that lasts much longer than the spot itself. Let your skincare do the work.

7. Moisturise, even shiny skin

Dehydrated skin sometimes produces… more sebum. A light, non-greasy formula is enough.

Why this little wonder: our Back & Bum Body Serum

We created the Back & Bum Body Serum (€15) for the forgotten zones of the body: back, bum, shoulders and chest. A spray serum (90 ml), handy for reaching your back, with 97.5% ingredients of natural origin and three actives that work together:

• Salicylic acid unclogs pores and helps reduce spots.
• Zinc gluconate regulates sebum production.
• Niacinamide (vitamin B3) soothes and hydrates.

Magic results, tested under dermatological control on 20 extraordinary people over 15 days, with 2 applications a day: 100% find their skin smoother, softer and clearer, and 95% see visibly reduced impurities* ✨

How to use: morning and evening, on clean, dry skin, spray onto the areas concerned and let it absorb. Its fresh grapefruit-bergamot scent is a real bonus.

Want to stock up? The Back & Bum Serum duo is €24.90.

*Satisfaction percentage, test under dermatological control, 20 people, 15 days, 2 applications a day.

What if it doesn't clear up?

If your spots are numerous, painful, leave marks or don't improve after a few weeks of good habits, book an appointment with a dermatologist. They're best placed to suggest the right treatment.

Your questions

How long before I see results?

In our test, results were measured after 15 days of use morning and evening. Consistency is everything.

Can I use it on my chest and shoulders?

Yes, it's designed for the back, bum, shoulders and chest.

What about the other forgotten zones?

Ingrown hairs, stretch marks, elbows and knees as soft as a baby alpaca: discover the whole range in our body serums, or take the “Find your routine” quiz 🦄