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What is body acne?

Body acne is simply the acne that appears on your body. I’ve had to deal with my fair share of it, and I have to say that it is yuck!

Body acne is often worse than face acne, because the acne nodes are usually bigger, deeper, and more painful. Body acne also usually takes longer to go away.

In this article I will show you 3 home remedies for acne and tell you if they work.

Home remedy #1

Toothpaste. This is the silliest of all the home remedies that I will be talking about today, but some people swear that toothpaste really works to get rid of body acne.

What you do with the toothpaste is apply it directly to the the acne nodule, and let it dry. This won’t actually hurt your skin, or make it worse, but it doesn’t really help either. Personally I give this home remedy for acne a thumbs down.

Home remedy #2

Witch Hazel. This one is a little better. Witch Hazel is a natural astringent and can be found in any drug store or pharmacy for just a few dollars a bottle.

To use witch hazel as a remedy for acne, simply put it on a cotton ball and apply to the acne. You will probably notice that it is very soothing. For mild cases of body acne this treatment can help.

Home remedy #3

What you want is a body wash or solution that contatins Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid is one of the best ingredients on the market today for clearing acne and keeping it from coming back. It’s a true way to cure body acneIf you can get it in a boody wash, it is even easier to use for body acne.

Salicylic Acid can fight acne really well on it’s own, but when you combine it in a product that contains citric acid, you really have a winner that will clear acne fast.

This one is a little more pricey (usually about $20 a month) but is in my experience the best cure for a home remedy for acne on the body.