Body acne is pretty common. It can be found on chest, back, stomach, thighs and buttocks. Body acne occurs when the skin is extremely oil or when sweat settles down in the pores. This usually happens when the clothes are too tight and our skin is not able to breathe properly, this makes our sweat settle down into our pores and results in acne.
Body acne can be controlled. This can be done with wearing light, breathable clothes. Body acne can also be controlled by using body washes.
There are a variety of body washes available in the market. These are available for all skin types, be it dry, oily or sensitive. One should look for a suitable body wash that helps us get rid of all the sweat, oil and dead skin.
A good body wash for acne should be:
- Medicated: A body wash should b medicated because it will help in eradicating bacteria from our skin and also helps in getting rid of dead cells.
- Acne fighting: It should have active acne fighting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
- Exfoliating or Foaming: A body wash should be foaming or exfoliating shall completely depend on the type of skin you have. Exfoliating body washes are good for oily skin but might be too harsh for sensitive skin.
- Specific skin type: Skin specific body washes mean that when you have oily skin you should look for a body wash that has no oils of itself, while when you are looking for body wash for dry skin, it should be very hydrating.
Following are a few body washes for oily, acne prone skin:
Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash
Ingredients: It contains Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid. Also contains green tea and licorice extract and date seed powder.
- Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash has salicylic acid and glycolic acid.
- This helps in deep penetration into the pores which aids deep cleansing. Green tea and licorice extract give a soothing effect. Date seed powder is the exfoliating ingredient.
- Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash if used consistently has very good results.
- The lather formed by Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash is very rich and it has very pleasant smell.
- The lather formed by Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash is very rich and it has very pleasant smell.
- Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash was found gentle on skin.
- Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash is slightly over priced.
- People have complained that Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash doesn’t have enough bubbles.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Body Wash
Ingredients:
It contains tea tree oil.
- It is soap free and doesn’t contain any lather.
- The Body Shop Tea Tree Body Wash helps in deep cleansing of the pores.
- It works really for acne that is really stubborn and doesn’t go away.
- It also helps in reducing inflammation.
- The Body Shop Tea Tree Body Wash is not that pricey and is easily available on sales.
- Some people complain about the scent because The Body Shop Tea Tree Body Wash is deodorant free.
- One of the cons is that it is available in small size bottles.
PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash
Ingredients:
It contains the highest amount of benzoyl peroxide that can be given over the counter.
- PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash has benzoyl peroxide in its highest amount.
- Benzoyl peroxide is an anti-inflammatory and an antibacterial agent which help fights bacteria ad acne at its fullest.
- It also has exfoliating properties. PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash also prevents new breakouts
- PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash might cause burning in people with sensitive skin.
- Noisy operation
Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash
Ingredients:
Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and sulfur.
- Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash has salicylic acid and sulfur which help in reducing redness and inflammation.
- Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash has all exfoliating and smoothening properties and leaves skin soft and healthy.
- It also helps in deep cleansing.
- Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash doesn’t suit everyone and has shown to cause more breakouts.
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash
Ingredients:
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash contains Salicylic acid.
- Salicylic Acid present in Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash helps clear up acne pretty fast.
- But it should be used consistently and should not be stopped as soon as acne clears up.
- Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash has soft, gentle lather and works well on sensitive skin also.
- Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash doesn’t show good results on severe acne.
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub
Ingredients:
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub contains Salicylic Acid and micro beads.
- Salicylic Acid present in Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash helps clear up acne pretty fast.
- Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub is oil free so it is suitable for oily skin.
- Micro beads present in Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub helps cleansing oil and dirt from the pores and help them unclog, prevent break outs.
- Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub has shown to irritate sensitive skin. Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub is not suitable for dry skin because it is oil free.
Alba Botanica Acnedote Face and Body Scrub
Ingredients:
Alba Botanica Anecdote Face and Body Scrub contain naturally derived salicylic acid from willow bark extract, ground walnut shells and hazel extract.
- Alba Botanica Anecdote Face and Body Scrub is 100% vegetarian and dermologically tested.
- No animal testing is done.
- Alba Botanica Anecdote Face and Body Scrub contain nature derived salicylic acid that fights acne, while the ground walnut shells help in exfoliation of dirt and oil from the pores.
- Hazel extract present in Alba Botanica Anecdote Face and Body Scrub works as moisturizing natural astringent.
- Alba Botanica Anecdote Face and Body Scrub are also suitable for dry skin.
- The only disadvantage of Alba Botanica Anecdote Face and Body Scrub is that it has to be used consistently; discontinuing may bring the acne back.
Clinique Acne Solutions All- Over Clearing Treatment Oil Free
Ingredients:
Clinique Acne Solutions All Over Clearing Treatment Oil Free contains jojoba seeds and a complex of glycolic acid and salicylic acid.
- Jojoba seeds present in Clinique Acne Solutions All- over Clearing Treatment Oil Free are an effective exfoliating component.
- It helps in keeping skin smooth and blemish free.
- The complex of salicylic acid and glycolic acid is very effective.
- Glycolic acid being a chemical exfoliater helps in unclogging of pores and increases cell turn over.
- Salicylic acid helps fighting acne and preventing breakouts.
- Clinique Acne Solutions All- Over Clearing Treatment Oil Free is expensive acne fighting body wash.
- You might also need a moisturizer after using it.
- Clinique Acne Solutions All- over Clearing Treatment Oil Free may sometimes irritate skin.
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Face and Body
Ingredients:
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Face and Body is a medicated bar of soap.
- Some people prefer using bar of soap instead a gel, so Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Face and Body is a soap bar.
- Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Face and Body have no scent and is dermologically tested.
- It works well for acne on body and face.
- Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Face and Body are very good for travelling.
- Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Face and Body are very expensive and are more effective when used continuously.
- It has better results when used in conjunction with the other products of the same brand.
SoapSAL3® Salicylic Acid and Sulfur Soap
Ingredients:
SoapSAL3® Salicylic Acid and Sulfur Soap contains 3% of salicylic acid and 10% of sulfur.
- Salicylic Acid present in SoapSAL3® Salicylic Acid and Sulfur Soap helps in fighting acne.
- To balance the quantity of salicylic acid, SoapSAL3® Salicylic Acid and Sulfur Soap also contains sulfur which helps in preventing redness and inflammation and smoothes skin.
- SoapSAL3® Salicylic Acid and Sulfur Soap has a floral scent to mask the smell of sulfur.
- Some people object on the smell of sulfur.
- After using SoapSAL3® Salicylic Acid and Sulfur Soap you need a moisturizer, because it is drying.
All the above mentioned products are few out the humongous variety of acne fighting body washes present on the racks. Not all of them suit everyone. One has to look for the one that suits you the best and brings out desired results without any breakouts.
It is always advisable to consult a specialist before using any of the medicated products, and also to look for the cause of acne before jumping to conclusions and self medicating.
