Clean Body Washes to Help with Backne

Whether it’s hormonal, stress-related, or genetics (gifting you with sensitive skin) causing backne—it’s no fun, we know. A breakout sucks no matter how you slice it, but to add to the annoyance, pimples on your back can be more painful than other types of acne. Before we dive into the clean body washes to incorporate into your everyday shower routine, here’s a friendly PSA: don’t forget to wash your bra, tank, tee, robe—whatever you’re living in as you work from home. Sounds like a no-brainer, but the bacteria buildup is a surefire way to cause a backne episode.

Since that’s off our chest, let’s chat clean body washes to help prevent and heal pesky blemishes in the form of backne.

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Detox Body Wash

Price: $28

Kayo Body Care

Made with charcoal, which helps pull residue from the skin’s surface and detox your body. This purifying wash is great for oily and acne-prone skin.

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Authentic African Black Soap Bar

Price: $9

Alaffia

This detoxifying, purifying soap is cooked to the point of charcoal, which is what gives it its natural black color. One of Kourt’s friends swears by this soap, explaining that it cleared her teenager’s acne.

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Castile Liquid Eucalyptus Soap

Price: $16

Dr. Bronner’s

A wholesome classic, this all-purpose bottle should last you a while. It’s great for your whole body and gentle on your more sensitive skin while being deeply cleansing yet not overdrying.

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2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap

Price: $13

Noble Formula

This antifungal and antibacterial soap is packed with zinc and nourishing ingredients like argan oil and milled oats to moisturize and protect your skin. Another solid option for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

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Honey Coco Body Polish

Price: $26

London Grant

To help heal backne scars, add this hydrating exfoliant into your weekly routine. The honey polish promotes cell turnover and diminishes the appearance of lingering spots caused by acne.

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Gentle Cycle Milky Cleanser

Price: $18

Versed

This pH-balanced cleanser helps reduce redness from painful pimples and keeps acne-causing bacteria at bay (thanks to its key ingredients like blackberry vinegar and probiotics).

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Body Towel

Price: $99

Resorè

The brand uniquely designed sustainable (their packaging is made from 100% recyclable and biodegradable materials) and antibacterial towels that kill 99.9% of bad bacteria that cause acne, backne, and pesky skin irritations. How, you ask? Read the four major benefits here.