What Causes Back Acne? Plus, How to Prevent It
August 31, 2023
The Best Skincare Products for Back Acne
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser BPO 10%
This foaming cleanser contains benzoyl peroxide and can be used on the face or body to target acne. Hassanali recommends using a cleanser like this on the body three times a week. Apply it to the skin, leave it on for three to five minutes to give the actives a chance to work and rinse. “With any acne treatment, you should give it about six weeks to see how your regimen is working,” she adds.
Kiehl’s Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Pimple Patch with Salicylic Acid
If you’re dealing with painful, cystic back or chest acne, a spot treatment may be helpful to reduce swelling and inflammation. This one goes on like an invisible pimple patch to visibly reduce pimple marks, size and color. It contains bacteria-fighting salicylic acid to clear acne and soothing niacinamide to balance oils.
Truly Beauty Cherry Jelly Anti-Bacne Body Cleanser
Formulated to specifically reduce the appearance of body acne, this cherry-scented cleanser contains a blend of beta-hydroxy acids, niacinamide and allantoin to improve the appearances of blemishes while soothing redness and irritation.
La Roche Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne
Dr. King and Hassanali praise adapalene as an effective topical treatment for body acne. With a 0.1% formulation, this drugstore treatment contains retinoid, no prescription required. Apply a thin layer to the affected area of skin daily after cleansing. Follow up with the La Roche Posay Lipikar Body Lotion For Normal To Dry Skin, a non-comedogenic body lotion to replenish the skin’s essential lipids and hydration.
Soft Services Clearing Mist Medicated Breakout Tonic
Enter this easy-to-use body spray that contains niacinamide and salicylic acid to treat body breakouts exacerbated by workouts, tight clothing and bacteria. Toss it in your gym bag, and spritz it onto the affected areas of your body after showering.
Vichy Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector
This spot treatment contains sulfur, glycolic acid and niacinamide to dry up active blemishes. Apply a thin layer to your blemishes at night to reduce their size and severity while you sleep, and minimize future acne breakouts.
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Body masking can be very effective at detoxifying the skin and unclogging pores. This Kiehl’s best seller contains Amazonian white clay that helps to draw out bacteria and reduces excess oils. Use it three times a week on the affected areas of skin.
Isle of Paradise Confidently Clear Body Moisturizer
Acne-fighting body care products don’t have to be boring. Housed in a bright pink bottle, this sweet-scented body lotion is packed with lactic, polyglutamic, mandelic and hyaluronic acids to help you achieve smooth, bump-free and hydrated skin.
Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser
If you’re looking to add a luxe addition to your shower routine, this body gel banishes grime and sweat after a busy day to keep the skin clean and refreshed. The grassy, citrus aroma prioritizes relaxation and makes for the ultimate body care treat.
SkinCeuticals LHA Cleansing Gel
This exfoliating gel cleanser smooths skin, decongests pores and brightens thanks to a mix of lipo-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid and salicylic acid. It’s helpful at reducing breakouts and refining skin tone, but also includes glycerin so you don’t have to worry about dry, tight skin after using it.
Rosen Skincare Electric Body Serum
Formulated specifically for the body, this exfoliating serum is infused with lactic acid and apple cider vinegar to prevent breakouts, fade acne scars and promote smoother skin. The lightweight, quick-to-absorb formula is effective without feeling sticky or greasy on the skin.
Necessaire The Acne Body Wash
This medicated shower gel is infused with acne-fighting salicylic acid and niacinamide to prevent acne and fade post-blemish dark spots. Plus, the sleek aluminum bottle looks good in your shower, and it’s recyclable.
selfmade True Grit Resilience Scrub
Reach for this gentle body scrub that contains bamboo grit and fruit acids to remove dead skin cells, buff away buildup that can lead clog pores and control excess sebum. Use it on the body or scalp for light exfoliation and follow up with the selfmade Corrective Experience Comfort Cream to calm the skin and boost hydration.
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