A good acne body wash is the ultimate beauty product you require for baby-smooth skin and to clear red, angry pimples.
Our skin barrier matters for the whole body too, not just the face. Meaning to say, you can’t just be using a generic body wash to address your body acne woes.
What you need is an acne cleanser that’s engineered to soothe and treat acne-prone skin, usually with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
Then, you’ll never have to go through the struggle of dealing with unsightly pimples dotted all around your body.
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Ahead, we have some of the best body wash for back acne (and all sorts of other body acne) in Singapore. With these acne body washes in hand, eliminating body pimples won’t be that daunting after all!
Related read: Which of Your Habits Are Causing Bacne? Here’s How to Rid of Those Pesky Back Pimples!
Best Acne Body Wash for Smooth Skin
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash
There’s a reason why this classic formula has been loved by everyone, including dermatologists, for years!
Thanks to the 2% salicylic acid in its gentle formula, this acne body wash helps to combat breakouts on your back, chest, and shoulders and will leave your skin feeling refreshed.
It’s a great body wash for back acne and it also doesn’t hurt when it’s an affordable option.
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash retails for S$16.90 at Shopee.
Starface Outer Space Foaming Body Cleanser
Hailing from the brand with adorable star-shaped pimple patches, this is a quirky and effective body wash for back acne.
Its neon green colour and all-natural citrus fragrance make showering extra fun, especially when you know you’ll be exiting the bathroom with clean, moisturised, and glowing skin.
Starface Outer Space Foaming Body Cleanser retails for S$30.53 at Amazon.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Maximum Strength
As the name suggests, this dermatologist-recommended PanOxyl acne body wash is tough enough to battle even the worst breakouts.
When used as part of a daily routine, it kills acne-causing bacteria and prevents new blemishes from forming. For those with mild acne or drier skin, go for the 4% benzoyl peroxide option.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Maximum Strength retails for S$15 at Shopee.
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Exfoliating Body Wash
This popular exfoliating body wash for acne-prone, bumpy, and rough skin has 1,500 sales and a sterling 4.9-star rating on Shopee.
Just like how APRILSKIN‘s Carrotene range soothes and gets rid of acne on the face, this body wash offers the same benefits for your body!
It has salicylic acid to provide gentle exfoliation in removing sebum and dead skin cells, while the ceramide and panthenol provide moisture and support the skin barrier to keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Exfoliating Body Wash retails for S$27 at aprilskin.com.sg and Shopee.
Dove Body Love Acne Clear
Designed for acne-prone skin and made with face care ingredients, this acne body wash features salicylic acid and bamboo extract to treat pesky pimples.
Its gel-like texture helps to clear blemishes and will leave your skin smooth and fresh without any tightness. It’s also from the top dermatologist-recommended body cleanser brand and has a clean, herbal scent of tea tree, garden mint, and white eucalyptus.
Dove Body Love Acne Clear retails for S$33.95 at fruugo.com. Get four bottles for S$54.04 at Amazon.
Kosas Good Body Skin AHA + Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash
Lauded as a one-step cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturising shower essential, this acne body wash could be the only solution necessary for your pimple issue.
Formulated with four different alpha-hydroxy acids (lactic, mandelic, glycolic, and citric), you’ll be left with even exfoliation, clear pores, and skin that’s free from flakes or dullness.
As a bonus, you’ll feel like you’re being transported to a Tahitian spa with its alluring scent of jasmine, rose, orange flower, vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver.
Kosas Good Body Skin AHA + Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash retails for S$31.92 at REVOLVE.
ZitSticka Silkshake Probiotic-Rich Cleanser for Acne-Prone Bodies
Touted as “not your average body wash”, ZitSticka’s acne body wash is spiked with strong actives to clear your body pimples, especially if you have sensitive skin.
It uses a blend of pre, pro, and postbiotics to balance the bacteria on your skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This Silkshake Probiotic-Rich Cleanser also has glycerin and omegas 3, 6, and 9 for great hydration, making it suitable for daily use.
ZitSticka Silkshake Probiotic-Rich Cleanser for Acne-Prone Bodies retails for S$35 at ZitSticka and for S$25 at Amazon.
Frank Body A Clearing Body Wash
Frank Body’s soap-free, hydrating acne body wash helps to remove dirt and impurities while protecting against breakouts and blemishes.
Its formula contains kakadu plum to brighten the complexion. It’s also supported by invigorating coffee seed extract, which offers a boost of energy whenever you use it!
Frank Body A Clearing Body Wash retails for S$18 at lookfantastic.com.
Medicube Red Acne Body Wash
Need something to clear bacne, underarm bumps, and chest and butt acne? Medicube’s acne body wash will do all the exfoliating work for you!
Safe for those with sensitive skin, it prevents breakouts, soothes irritated skin, and helps to balance the pH levels of your skin.
Medicube Red Acne Body Wash retails for S$33.91 instead of S$38.10 at Medicube. There’s also a duo set with a free gift for S$69.90 at Shopee.
Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel
Designed to instantly refresh oily, blemish-prone skin, this acne body wash gently melts away impurities without messing with your pH levels, which can lead to body acne.
Its patented active comedoclastin has balancing properties to minimise excess sebum and Avène‘s iconic thermal spring water keeps your skin soft, soothed, and moisturised.
Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel retails for S$25.50 at HushSG and for S$28.90 at Amazon.
Eucerin Advanced Cleansing Body and Face Cleanser
This soap-free two-in-one cleanser uses mild cleansing agents suitable for sensitive skin. Your skin won’t feel dry after use, thanks to the hydrating glycine which works to soften and moisturise the skin.
Eucerin’s acne body wash is dermatologist-recommended and helps to preserve the skin’s natural pH too!
Eucerin Advanced Cleansing Body and Face Cleanser retails for S$24.10 at Shopee.
Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser
This non-irritating acne body wash is great for cleaning, detoxifying, and soothing both your face and body.
Formulated with a blend of salicylic acid, Brazilian sea water, and willow bark extract, it’ll keep your pores purified and your skin balanced without any cases of over-drying.
Bliss Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser retails for S$35.99 at Amazon.
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar
If you prefer bar soaps over liquid ones, reach for Clinique’s acne cleansing bar, which can be used on both the face and body!
Featuring a creamy texture, it’s formulated with everything you’ll want in an acne body wash — pore-clearing salicylic acid and hydrating glycerin.
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar retails for S$36.23 at Amazon.
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Made with clean, plant-based ingredients, Naturium’s acne body wash can be used for all skin types and even for the face too.
Featuring salicylic acid and high-quality oils, it smooths and decongests your skin without drying or irritating it. That also means you’ll achieve clear, acne-free skin that’s also well-nourished!
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash retails for S$40.95 at Amazon.
Differin Acne Clearing Body Scrub
Differin’s acne body wash is a nourishing scrub that effectively clears acne on the back, shoulders, and chest. It deep cleans without stripping your skin of its natural oils while preventing any future breakouts.
Gentle enough for daily use and on all skin types, this body scrub uses an AHA/BHA complex of glycolic and salicylic acids to break up clogged pores and reduce the appearance of acne scars or discolouration.
Differin Acne Clearing Body Scrub retails for S$54 at fruugo.sg.
Menscience Daily Body Wash
This multifunctional cleanser contains a unique formula that dissolves dead cells and build-up while revitalising your skin.
It features glycolic acid and alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which helps you achieve softer, smoother skin and reduced appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and dry patches. There’s also allantoin, a superior anti-irritant and soothing agent.
Menscience Daily Body Wash retails for S$41.95 at Cosmetics Now and for S$54 at WhatHeWants.
Murad Acne Body Wash
Another acne body wash that’s worth trying is Murad’s triple-action, anti-acne cleanser that treats and prevents body breakouts.
It uses chemical exfoliants like glycolic and salicylic acids to gently yet deeply cleanse your pores, minimise oil, and soothe irritated skin.
Murad Acne Body Wash retails for S$76 instead of S$83 at Feel Beautiful.
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