Pimples on the butt: why moisturise?
Pimples on the buttocks aren't exactly glamorous... And yet, it doesn't take much for this area to become inflamed. This phenomenon, often associated with what's known as buttock folliculitis, is actually more common than you might think. Here's a closer look at what to do (and what not to do) to get your baby's bottom back!
Where do those pimples on the buttocks come from?
It doesn't take much for pimples to appear on the buttocks: irritation caused by tight clothing, a reaction to wearing synthetic underwear, the aftermath of waxing, perspiration... And then it's a flare-up!
No panic, most of the time, these pimples are not acne, but what we call gluteal folliculitis. Follic....what? It's an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection. Specifically, when the follicles lining our buttocks become infected, small red pimples, sometimes accompanied by white spots, appear.
👉 Folliculitis on the buttocks can also be aggravated by factors such as excessive sweating, improper drying after showering or the use of irritating products.
Why is it important to moisturize in the case of gluteal folliculitis?
You're probably used to moisturizing the skin on your face, but what about the skin on your buttocks? This area of the body is often neglected when it comes to moisturizing, but it's sorely in need of it.
You wonder why you should moisturize your skin when you have pimples on your buttocks ?
To keep your bottom soft and smooth, be sure to use a moisturizing cream to make all the difference and combat any pimples on your bottom. Try using a purifying cream with natural ingredients such as blackcurrant, peppermint or jojoba oil for long-lasting hydration of the area - for clear, healthy buttock skin!
👉 Moisturizing the skin on your buttocks helps protect it from external aggressors like tight clothes!
How to get rid of pimples on the buttocks?
Pimples on the buttocks are not a fatality, and some simple gestures can allow you to get rid of them get rid of pimples on your buttocks and reduce their appearance.
Pimples on the buttocks: to avoid
❌ Avoid scrubs on the buttocks! They can accentuate irritation and even create new infections: by stripping the epidermis, you make it fragile and can create a breeding ground for new pimples.
❌ Avoid wearing tight clothes too regularly ! This will limit friction that can lead to irritation, especially on the buttocks. When this happens, try wearing loose clothing for a few days.
❌ Avoid fiddling with small pimples on the buttocks: like those on the face, you only make the infection worse, sometimes even leading to complications like boils.
Pimples on the buttocks: the right gestures
✅ Wash your jeans regularly: whether you're sitting down all day or moving from place to place, you're bound to perspire through your clothes, especially around your buttocks. Sweating leads to the proliferation of bacteria, which can be responsible for infections causing small pimples.
✅ Favor sportswear that "breathes": to avoid the creation of bacteria nests or friction.
✅ Gently clean the buttocks: no need to strip, quite the opposite. A gentle soap cleaning will suffice to purify, without assaulting. You should also dry your buttocks well after the shower to avoid prolonged moisture.
✅ Massage her buttocks with a treatment, if possible specific to this area, to help keep her skin healthy, moisturized, all soft and pimple-free!
In summary
Pimples or folliculitis on the buttocks are often the result of inflammation around the hair follicles. Good hygiene and a suitable skin care product will get rid of them quickly.
Margaux's project:
To take care of this forgotten area of cosmetics (which is in dire need of moisturizing), we created Fesse Time: a toning purity treatment for the buttocks with 99% natural ingredients, without harmful or controversial active ingredients.
The brainchild of Margaux, Fesse Time is a treatment co-created with 4000 members of our community.
A treatment 100% adapted to your needs
The essential ingredients to combat folliculitis of the buttocks
Lactic acid (AHA)
- Gently exfoliates
Lactic acid provides gentle chemical exfoliation of the skin's surface layers, helping to keep skin supple and hydrated. It also helps reduce acne-related imperfections.
Brown seaweed
- It firms
Particularly recommended for dry or reactive skin, it provides gentle chemical exfoliation of the skin's surface layers and helps keep skin supple and hydrated.
Peppermint
- It purifies
Its antibacterial properties make it an ally of choice for a purified and cleansed skin. It acts in particular on the bacteria responsible for the development of small buttons.
- It soothes
Peppermint is known to relieve irritation and redness. Its essential oil is also widely used for its relaxing properties.
- It tones up
Its essential oil is used in particular for its "icicle" effect, invigorating, invigorating and energizing.
Jojoba oil
- It restores the skin's suppleness
Jojoba oil has emollient properties, it gives elasticity to the skin especially during sun exposure.
- It feeds
The components of Jojoba oil are close to the protective film of the skin, so it penetrates well the superficial layers of the epidermis. It thus makes it possible to maintain the lipidic film.
- It maintains the hydration of the skin
By limiting the water loss of the skin, it helps to fight against its dehydration.
- It rebalances
This vegetable oil with a dry finish also regulates excess sebum.
Shea Butter
- It feeds
Shea butter forms a protective and nourishing film on the skin.
- It stimulates cell renewal
Its richness in provitamin A stimulates skin renewal, while Vitamin E provides its anti-free radical properties.
- It protects
Shea butter contains an exceptional quantity of unsaponifiable matter (5%) - phytosterols and resinous esters - which provide their healing, disinfecting and protective powers.
Blackcurrant
- It is an antioxidant
The presence of proanthocyanidins in blackcurrant gives it an action on oxidative stress, allowing to slow down the premature aging of the skin.
- It tones up
Blackcurrant is known for its properties as a skin tonic. It also has draining and decongesting properties.
