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It’s time to reclaim your back.
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Breakouts anywhere on your body suck.
Unfortunately, people who experience facial acne are likely to experiencethe back variety, too.
Only about 10% of people have acne on the back or chest, but not on the face.
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We found the best back acne products that will clear up those secret blemishes in no time.
The featherweight lotion sinks right into the skin and leaves behind a silky, exfoliated feel.
The formula also taps vitamin E andchamomilefor soothing hydration.
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We suggest following it with ahydrating body lotionso the skin doesnt become too dry or irritated.
Enter this best-of-both-worlds lotion that combines acne-clearing salicylic acid with moisture barrier-protectingceramidesto ensure smoother, hydrated skin after use.
But with patience comes clear skin.
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Use as needed up to three times daily.
As the antimicrobial wash lathers to whisk away dirt and oil, its also helping unclog pores.
Generally I recommend low concentrations of benzoyl peroxide when it comes to leave-on products, says Dr. Zeichner.
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This oversized version is perfect for slapping on larger areas of cluster breakouts that can occur on the back.
The patches are great for preventing picking and irritation as well as keeping the area clean.
Youll notice a flatter, less inflamed back in no time.
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The one downside is that it can be challenging to place the patches without a second set of eyes.
Our only complaint is the pads could be larger to cover larger surface areas.
Essentially, both can target the root cause of acne, but they go about it in different ways.
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