The Best 10 Acne Body Washes of 2023: Which Is Really Effective?

The Best 10 Acne Body Washes of 2023: Which Is Really Effective?

Last Updated: October 30, 2017

This guide was first published in 2015. We recently gave it a much needed update with most up-to-date buying tips and recommendations.

In our commitment to help you find products that will actually match your skin type, we’ve spend more than 18 hours going through 20 different brands- so that we can pick out the best body washes for acne prone skin. The products were carefully reviewed based on their ingredients, ability to cleanse the skin and eliminate acne- all without breaking your budget.

Doctor's Choice

The Best 10 Acne Body Washes of 2023: Which Is Really Effective?

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Acne Body Wash - Medicated Salicylic Acid Cleanser

Other Products

The Best 10 Acne Body Washes of 2023: Which Is Really Effective?

Eau Thermale Avene XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream

Other Products

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

At A Glance: Our Choices for The Best Body Washes for Acne Prone Skin

If you are looking for a paraben-free body wash for acne, Exposed Acne Treatment Body Wash is the one for you. It  contains three powerful anti-acne ingredients- salicylic acid, tea tree oil and glycolic acid- to deliver its claims.

Your acne-prone skin, similar to other skin types, needs three things: exfoliation, hydration and deep cleaning. These are exactly what Murad Acne Complex Acne Body Wash can do.

It contains glycolic acid, lactic acid and a handful of natural ingredients to get rid of dead skin cells while effectively moisturizing your skin.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Body Wash comes at third. It's soap-free and infused with the wonderful benefits of tea tree oil.

The product is a great help if you're dealing with deep-seated impurities in your pores.

Panoxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash, on the other hand, has a strong benzoyl peroxide content. Despite its strength, you can still buy it without prescription. It's safe enough to use on a daily basis.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash has the ability to cleanse, exfoliate and soothe your skin. It’s medicated so you can rely on it to keep your skin looking radiant.

A Quick Glance At Our Top Picks

This is the point where you’re probably too excited to know the details. I feel you.

So, here’s a quick look at our top choices for the best body wash for acne-prone skin.

Brand

Key Features

  • Skin Type: All
  • Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, tea tree oil and glycolic acid
  • Skin Type: All
  • Key Ingredients: Fine-grained date seed powder, salicylic acid and triclosan
  • Skin Type: All
  • Key Ingredients: Tea tree oil and tamanu oil
  • Skin Type: All except extremely sensitive skin
  • Key Ingredients: Benzoyl peroxide