Acne can be uncomfortable no matter where it forms on your body. And unfortunately, your butt isn't immune to those troublesome red bumps. Butt acne is a little bit different from facial acne, both in what causes it and how it's treated.
First and foremost, clean up the area. Washing regularly with benzoyl peroxide, which is formulated with salicylic acid, soothe, helps keep pesky bacteria at bay, decreasing your chances of developing a bacterial folliculitis. Folliculitis, however, is not always due to bacteria alone; it can also be caused by a fungus.
Wear loose-fitting clothing. Normally, bacteria sits on the skin, but tight-fitting clothing can rub the bacteria back down into the pores, causing breakouts.You might consider taking a break from spandex or skinny jeans in favor of a looser and more breathable bottom. Choose clothing, especially underwear, made from natural cotton if you can.
Shower after a workout. Leaving the sweat and dirt on your skin after a workout can be a big contributor to butt acne. Make sure you hop in the shower as soon as possible after a sweat session. If you cannot rinse the skin right away, Hypochlorous spray is great to have on hand!
Led acne wand. These home devices can help target the acne deep down in the skin by lowering inflammation and acne causing bacteria.
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash
Neutrogena body clear body wash is a refreshing, cleanrinsing body wash that helps fight breakouts on your back, chest and shoulders. This effective, yet gentle formula contains a proven acnefighting ingredient that treats and helps prevent breakouts without overdrying and irritating your skin. The foaming lather rinses completely without pore clogging residue, leaving your skin feeling clean.
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Paula's Choice
This targeted, spray-on body exfoliator fights acne fast & prevents new breakouts while calming redness. Visibly reduces pore size & minimizes breakout, blackheads, & bumpy skin without irritation. 2% Salicylic acid (BHA) penetrates pores to eliminate bumps, pimples, and blackheads without the damaging effects of rough body scrubs or brushes. It is even suitable for skin prone to cystic acne. Exfoliates dead skin cells while clearing pores for a more even tone, plus it visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles. No fragrance, no parabens, no fluff.
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PanOxyl
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Panoxyl Maximum Strength acne foaming face Wash contains 10% benzoyl peroxide. Maximum strength foaming wash. Effectively penetrates pores killing the bacteria that cause acne. Clears existing acne blemishes and prevents new blemishes from forming. The highest strength of benzoyl peroxide available without a prescription. Gently removes dirt and excess oil to cleanse and unclog pores. Makes it an excellent choice for the management of acne on the face, chest and back.
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Cerave
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Acne face wash with benzoyl peroxide helps clear pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads from skin's surface and helps prevent new acne from forming. It gently remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup from skin's surface without leaving skin feeling stripped of moisture Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain skin's natural moisture while niacinamide helps to calm skin. This cleanser contains three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) that hydrate and help maintain the protective skin barrier. Fragrance free, paraben free, non-comedogenic.
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SkinSmart
Target acne causing bacteria without over-drying your skin, very safe for numerous daily uses. Avoid mascne and other face mask skin irritations, disinfect face shields. Clear and invisible on your face, chest, and back, leaves no chalky, oily or unsafe residue behind. Easy spray facial cleaning for athletes on-the-go; just spray and let air dry, no scrubbing needed. Face wash removes sweat and dirt, unclog pores; safe for sensitive skin.
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LightStim
LightStim for Acne is a powerful, effective and natural solution to help achieve clear and healthy skin. It can be used on all skin types and tones. In just minutes a day you can treat existing blemishes, minimize breakouts and restore your skin's clear and healthy appearance. FDA Cleared to treat mild to moderate acne.Benefits : Helps to heal and calm existing breakouts and destroy acne-causing bacteria. The product is ideal for bacne,cystic acne and blackhead.
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