Shape Singapore – August 2019

EVERSOFT SPECIAL

BRING SEXY BACK

Follow these tips and

tricks to prevent bacne

without hurting your skin.

L

iving in sunny Singapore means it’s

normal to reach for tank tops and

summer dresses whenever you get

the chance. But your plans to fl aunt a sexy

back can get seriously derailed if you

suffer from back acne, which is commonly

referred to as bacne. If you’ve noticed a

smattering of bumps and red spots on your

back, you’re not alone. Bacne is annoyingly

common in humid and tropical climates like

ours. Thankfully, these easy lifestyle habits

will help you prevent unsightly bacne once

and for all.

WEAR BREATHABLE CLOTHING

Not all clothes are made equal. Picking

the right fabrics is crucial if you want to

keep bacne at bay and minimise your

risk of a breakout. Bacne is caused by

the same things that trigger zits on your

face, namely a buildup of oil, dead skin

cells, and bacteria that clog your pores.

Wearing non-breathable materials means

you’ll be stewing in your own sweat and

dirt the whole day and that’s only going

to exacerbate any bacne problems.

Instead, invest in clothes that are made

of breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics

that will keep you cool and dry. It also

goes without saying that you shouldn’t

re-wear clothes in between washes - toss

them in the laundry basket after each use,

especially if you’ve had a sweaty day.

HIT THE SHOWER

Gym bunnies, listen up! Whether you’ve

just fi nished a tough HIIT session or a

chill yoga class, it’s best to take a shower

right after your workouts. Perspiration,

dirt, and bacteria are triggers for bacne

so you want to rinse them off as soon

as you can. You can also power up your

post-workout showers by opting for an

anti-bacterial shower foam like the new

and improved EVERSOFT 100% Botanical

Anti-Bacterial Shower Foam ($6.50 for

800ml bottle, $3.95 for 600ml refi ll pouch,

available at leading hyper/supermarkets).

The non-drying, gentle daily wash is made

with plant-based active ingredients to

provide natural anti-bacterial protection

while nourishing your skin. The formula

boasts liquorice extracts, fermented

green tea, and lemon myrtle oil that have

naturally-occurring antimicrobial and

anti-bacterial properties to effectively

eliminate germs. This means that you can

confi dently say goodbye to bacne-causing

bacteria once you hit the shower after your

sweat sesh.

EVERSOFT 100% Botanical Anti-

Bacterial Shower Foam comes in three

variants - Bamboo Charcoal to deep cleanse

and purify, Ginseng to re-energise, and

Peppermint to refresh skin and give it a

cooling sensation. What’s more, the entire

range is formulated without undesirable

ingredients like triclosan, parabens, alcohol

and silicone, so you can lather up with ease.

FUEL WITH THE RIGHT FOODS

What you eat can translate into either a

healthy glow or dull, blemished skin. A diet

high in sugary and processed food can

trigger body-wide infl ammation that can

worsen bacne. Complement your active

lifestyle by loading your plate with skin-

friendly nosh. The best ones to eat include

fermented foods, antioxidant-rich fruits and

vegetables, and fatty fi sh that are high in

omega-3.