Well, obvious you're not a healthy 27 year old female if you have chest and back acne. What other problems do you suffer from besides acne? Also, do you have metal fillings in your teeth?

I really admire your dedication to a wholesome lifestyle. I'm working towards it as well, but my Acne issues affect my face, which is absolutely devastating.

I used to have terrible back acne, and for a period of time, I had chest breakouts too. The only topical treatment that has worked for me is Nature's Cure body Acne spray. It's inexpensive and easy to use, and if it could cure my back acne, it could possibly help you.

The ingredients might be a problem , however, because it does contain parabens and is not completely pure:

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2%) ( Acne Treatment)

Inactive Ingredients: Allantoin, Aloe Vera, Burdock Extract, Calendula Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Chamomile Extract, Cinnamon Extract, Coneflower Extract, Water (Deionized), Diazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, Methylglycine, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, SD Alcohol 40, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Triethanolamine, Willow Bark Extract, Witch Hazel.


Perhaps you might consider trying it. I wouldn't normally recommend a chemical treatment, but sometimes utilizing it while searching for a more natural solution could provide temporary emotional- and of course, physical- relief.

Blessings for the rest of your week, and know that you are not alone.

Unfortunately there is still not a consensus on the cause of acne. However, your post reminds me of another who has the same problem, EXCEPT when he leaves home (and stops his usual workouts 4-5 days a week).

Since working out causes oil, sweat and testosterone production, I'd experiement by skipping the work-outs for a week or two and see if there is any improvement. If there is an improvement, you'll know what is causing it. If not, it's one thing you can cross off the list.

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