10 Acne Body Washes for Clear Skin From Head to Toe
Pro tip: Treat your body as well as you do your face.
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Understand that very few things come close to the joy that overwhelms you once you finally crack the code on how to get rid of acne and maintain clear, bump-free skin. As an acne-prone girl myself, I know first-hand that it takes a lot of research, trial and error, and a few in-office visits to reach that place of peace. However, that moment of bliss can quickly evolve to rage at the sight of breakouts cropping up all over your body.
A quick reminder: Breakouts can occur any and everywhere. Just as we reach for a powerful cleanser or pimple patches whenever a breakout emerges on our face, there are plenty of body washes that target stubborn acne on the back, chest, shoulder, arms, and more. “An acne body wash is a type of body wash designed to treat and prevent acne,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Purvisha Patel tells ELLE.com. Because the skin on our face is not the same as the skin on our body, the two areas need to be treated differently. “The body has acne called folliculitis, and areas that are shaved often get small follicular infections,” she adds. Many body washes contain chemical exfoliants like salicylic acid, which gently exfoliates the skin to clear up acne and prevent any incoming breakouts, as well as other skin-saving ingredients.
Before you reach for any abrasive scrubs that can further damage your skin, we asked Dr. Patel to recommend the best formulas on the market and perused customer reviews to find the 10 best acne body washes that give you clear skin from head to toe.
Nerisha is the Beauty Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty. She has a penchant for sneakers and nude lip glosses, and spends way too much time re-watching ’90s sitcoms.
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