Backne often isn’t “hormones”—it’s shower order. Shampoo and conditioner run down your back, then you wash your body first and condition after… leaving a film on the exact zones that break out. Fixing it is about sequence: hair first, quick AHA on problem zones, gentle body cleanse, then condition lengths only—and finish with a final body rinse. Here’s the plan.

1) Hair first: cleanse the scalp (not the lengths)

Start with the scalp—apply ICHIKAMI Smooth Care Shampoo Refill 660ml to the roots only; massage 45–60 seconds with fingertips, not nails. Let suds rinse down the lengths; don’t scrub the ends. Because ICHIKAMI Smooth Care Shampoo Refill 660ml is designed to smooth without heavy wax, you reduce residue that sticks to the collar zone.

2) AHA short‑contact on backne zones (2–3×/week)

Now a quick chemical pass where breakouts happen. Lather AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g on shoulders, upper back, and chest for 30–60 seconds each; rinse thoroughly. The controlled AHA pass in AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g loosens plugs + conditioner film without gritty scrubs that inflame follicles.

 

3) Gentle cleanse for the rest (no tightness)

Wash the rest of your body with Kumano Yushi Horse Oil Body Soap 600ml. It lathers richly and rinses clean without leaving a waxy film that traps sweat. Concentrate on chest, armpits, and lower back; rinse well.

4) Condition last—lengths only—then final body rinse

Apply your conditioner to mid‑lengths and ends only. After you rinse hair, do a quick final body rinse from shoulders down to remove any drips. This single change often cuts backne within a week.

Helmet/poncho post‑commute reset

• Flip hair to lift roots; blot sweat off the upper back.
• If you can’t shower, a quick wipe on shoulders/back helps until the evening routine.

One‑week rehab map

• Mon/Tue: Steps 1 → 3 → 4; apply AHA on Tue.
• Wed: Repeat without AHA.
• Thu/Fri: Repeat; AHA on Fri.
• Weekend: Stick to sequence; skip AHA if outdoors long hours.

Shower order fixes most “mystery” backne: start with ICHIKAMI Smooth Care Shampoo Refill 660ml, target breakouts with AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g, and keep the rest comfortable with Kumano Yushi Horse Oil Body Soap 600ml. When you’re ready to restock, PasabuyJapan ships authentic Japanese imported items straight from Japan to anywhere in the Philippines.