Body Acne

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Banish Body Acne For Good With These 3 Steps

Facial acne is one thing, but when pimples affect your back, chest, and other areas of the body, that's a whole other ball game.

Facial acne is one thing, but when pimples affect your back, chest, and other areas of the body, that's a whole other ball game. Clearing up body blemishes doesn't have to be difficult, though. Try incorporating these three simple steps into your daily beauty routine, and before long you'll forget you ever dealt with bacne, chestne, or any other type of body acne in the first place.

Benzoyl peroxide is available at most chemists, but remember to talk to your pharmacist to find the right strength for you. It is a spot treatment only — meaning it isn't designed for large areas, just apply on top of the pimple.

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How To Prevent Post-Workout Breakouts

You don't have to use sweat-induced breakouts as a reason to avoid the gym!

You don't have to use sweat-induced breakouts as a reason to avoid the gym! We're excited to share this Daily Makeover story full of tips and tricks for preventing post-workout acne:

The good news: You're keeping your New Year's resolution and hitting the gym at least three times a week. The not-so-good news: Your skin doesn't seem too happy with the sudden increase in activity, even though your mind and body are totally on board. Why can't they all just get along? If you find yourself with some unpleasant post-workout acne, don't let that be an excuse to keep you off the treadmill. Instead, follow this expert advice from dermatologist Dr. Hilary Reich to keep your complexion and body in their best condition.

For the full story, keep reading.

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Must-Have Of The Moment: Murad Clarifying Body Spray

The new Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($35) is a fantastic product for summer, since you are constantly exposing your skin to the world.

The new Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($35) is a fantastic product for summer, since you are constantly exposing your skin to the world. Bouts of body acne can be embarrassing and make you feel self-conscious— but worry no more, now you can bare it all.

This spray contains salicylic acid, retinol, allantoin and triclosan, which all work together to combat bothersome body acne. Not only will it prevent new breakouts from forming but it will also heal, treat and soothe—all the while maintaining the clarity of your skin. Also, the spray bottle is a simple but smart idea because it helps you make contact with those hard-to-reach areas. What else can I say? Gimme-gimme spot treatment!