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Summer brings many things, longer evenings, long-awaiting holidays, sunshine, but for a lot of us, it also sees the unwelcome return of body breakouts.
Whether it’s a flare-up of bacne (acne on your back), spots popping up on your chest or blemishes emerging, there’s a multitude of culprits.
For some, it can be the perfect storm of heat, sweat, sunscreen and friction which can clog pores, trigger inflammation and cause breakouts.
Fortunately, the beauty industry has been listening, and there’s a handful of products that can address this pesky skin concern within your bodycare routine.
From rinse-off bodywashes formulated chemical exfoliants to slough away dead skin and keep you clean, to stick-based creams that can be applied directly to smaller areas, there’s no shortage of choice.
They all contain hardworking ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide or lactic acid to smooth texture, reduce congestion and tackle dehydration.
We’ve curated a tightly edited range that do just that, spanning budget-friendly shower gel to luxurious body creams that we can’t wait to slather on all summer.
If body breakouts gett in the way of your summer, consider this essential reading.
The best bodycare for blemish-prone skin
Bioderma Sebium Kerato+ Body Spray
This convenient spray is the easiest addition to your bodycare routine.
Spritz it onto dry or wet skin – the nozzle can still be sprayed upside down so it’s perfect for getting those hard-to-reach areas like your back.
It’s a lightweight mist that dries quickly, is unscented and formulated with blemish busting ingredients, salicylic acid and niacinamide.
Basically, it wotks by minimising oil production, hydrating and improving texture.
Q+A Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Start in the shower with a body wash focused on cleansing spot-prone skin with this budget-friendly pick.
It too contains the hero ingredients for spots – salicyclic acid – alongside white willow bark extract, green tea extrace and alow vera, to gently exfoliate dead skin which can clog pores, and get rid of excess oil.
It has a refreshing watermelon and agave nectar scent, too, and is gentle enough to be used everyday.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash
If you want a 2-in-1 acne buster than can be used on your face and body, look no further.
This huge 400ml bottle gently exoliates, unclogs pores and targets those spots that just won’t budge, while also being suitable for sensitive skin types.
It doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight or stripped of moisture and a big bottle like this will last you ages.
The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick
If texture is your concern, especially from post-acne marks, this convenient solid stick can be applied directly onto skin without being rinsed off.
It’s clear, fragrance-free and uses a blend of two chemical exfoliants – glycolic acid and salicylic acid – to smooth texture, decongest clogge pores, and shea butter to add a layer of moisture to areas of dryness.
Grown Alchemist Resurfacing Body Lotion
This new launch from luxury skin and body brand Grown Alchemist, its a one-stop shop for treating a wide variety of concerns, from pigmentation, texture, blemishes and dehydration.
It contains a cocktail of alpha-hydroxy acids and beta-hydroxy acids, with a lightweight silky texture that’s fast absorbing, supports your skin barrier and will leave your with softer, smoother and clearer skin.
An added bonus is the packaging is super chic.
Dr Sam's Flawless Body Cleanser
Dr Sam Bunting is a dermatologist who has poured her expertise into her eponymous skincare line, and this body wash to kickstart a blemish-busting shower routine.
Containing lactic and mandelic acids, it exfoliates without irritating sensitive skin, the reduce congestion, while also addressing keratosis pilaris and ingrown hairs.
All skin types can use it, simply massage into skin and rinse off as usual.
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