You are probably not on team soap ever since you heard it strips your skin dry. That latter part we would agree is true, if this was the previous decade. NOW, we’re talking about improved formulas which makes bar soap just as good as or even better than its liquid alternatives (body wash and face wash). Think, gentle, soothing, hydrating and effective. So, if you’ve acne prone, inflamed skin a good soap bar can help keep all the skin troubles at bay.
It’s time you discover the new wave of bar soaps that helps recreate an uplifting shower experience and won’t leave you disappointed.
1. Pears Oil Clear & Glow Soap
Ingredients: Lemon flower extracts, pure glycerin.
Newsflash: Retaining moisture in skin can be made possible with a bar of Glycerin. Pears Oil Clear & Glow Soap, which has 30 times more moisturising power than regular beauty soaps is proven to deposit Glycerin in 10 layers of skin for intense hydration. Wait, why all the talk about moisturisation? Well that’s because a hydrated skin is less prone to dryness and resulting breakouts. Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic, it is enriched with Lemon Flower extracts too which leaves you smelling good after shower.
2. Vaadi Herbals Alluring Neem And Tulsi Soap
Ingredients: Neem, tulsi, aloe vera, vitamin E, tea tree oil.
When your skin is feeling congested and you want to draw out the excess oil and impurities from the pores without stripping your skin dry, this cleansing bar will come to your rescue. Vaadi Herbals Alluring Neem And Tulsi Soap includes a potent mixture of antioxidants which maintains firmness and elasticity of skin. Tulsi extracts prevent accumulation of pimple-causing bacteria and Neem moisturizes dull skin to renew it. Add to that, Tea-Tree Oil effectively and efficiently clears skin by battling pimples, acne, blackheads and blemishes to yield flawless skin.
3. Soulflower Lemon Ginger Soap
Ingredients: Fresh lemon and ginger juices, tumeric powder, ginger powder, lemon oil, oils of olive, coconut, castor and palm with vitamin E.
Although at first, it may sound like a recipe for morning tea, Soulflower Lemon Ginger Soap is the perfect addition to your bath routine. This gentle soap for pimples and oily skin is ideal for anyone looking to even skin tone and clarify complexion. From flushing out debris, detoxifying pores and awakening dull skin, this soap infused with Lemon and Ginger does it all. Use it regularly as part of your anti-acne regimen.
4. TNW The Natural Wash Handmade Activated Charcoal Soap With Anti-pollution Effect
Ingredients: Charcoal, cinnamon, neem.
Start your day with this power-packed bar to bless your skin with the goodness of herbal care. How does it work? Activated Charcoal present in it pulls out impurities and dirt like a magnet while Neem and Cinnamon help reduce whiteheads and blackheads. It also decreases inflammation and controls oil production, which further helps in healing acne. What we love the most about it? It doesn’t look like your typical soap and is dead serious about its job. Clear skin, here we come!
5. Richfeel Calendula for Anti Acne Soap
Ingredients: Calendula flower extracts
Be prepared to be transported with this Calendula infused bathing bar. Its potent antiseptic formula treats skin inflammation and swelling to smooth skin bumps. If you’ve got blemishes or scars that simply refuse to leave, the ingredients in this bar will work at making them a thing of the past. The fact that it’s crafted by India’s leading beauty physicians stands to reason that it’s not just another ordinary soap with baseless promises. We are starting to trust again.
6. Himalaya Ayurveda Clear Skin Soap
Ingredients: Kanakataila oil
The hero ingredient in this cleansing bar? Kanakataila Oil. This pure ayurvedic oil is infused with carefully selected herbs to check three boxes – reduce blemishes, treat spots, and brighten skin tone. Sure, you might miss all the other fancy ingredients and aroma but trust us when we say, this one scores higher in terms of effectiveness. After all, it soothes troubled skin, treats existing breakouts and protects skin from further damage. What more does one need?
7. Vaadi Herbals Anti-Acne Soap With Becalming & Tea Tree Oil
Ingredients: terpinen-4-ol, tea tree oil
If you’re dealing with acne, what you need is a cleansing bar that is loaded with a combo of deep-cleaning and soothing ingredients. Vaadi Herbals Anti-Acne Soap With Becalming & Tea Tree Oil with a high concentration of anti-microbial agent, Terpinen-4-ol, and Tea Tree Oil, is effective against acne. It helps open up clogged pores, buff away dead skin cells on the surface and paves the way for healthier, and clearer skin.
8. Sebamed Cleansing Bar PH 5.5
When good-looking and aromatic soaps don’t seem to entice you anymore, you’ve hit maturity. Sebamed Cleansing Bar PH 5.5 which means serious business is then your true call. With a pH value of 5.5 (associated with healthy skin), it is designed for problematic skin. 100% soap and alkali free, it boasts of a mild cleansing formula that treats skin infections, acne, atopic eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and skin mycosis. Clearly, a forward thinking soap, if you will.
Tips For Dealing With Body Acne
- Look Out For The Right Ingredient
- Always Moisturise
- Shower Regularly
- Pay Attention To The Little Details
- Exfoliate
- Don’t Pop Pimples
- Don’t Fall For The Fragrance
- Take A Long, Hard Look At Your…Detergent You may have never suspected the detergent you use on your clothes but that could very well be the culprit. Certain detergents loaded with dyes, chemicals and fragrances may do a good job at cleaning your clothes while proving to be unsafe for your skin. Switch to milder detergents instead.
- Hydrate
When picking soaps to fight acne, look out for active ingredients like Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid. These acne-squelching ingredients zap acne-causing bacteria and treat existing breakouts. Basically swap your ordinary soaps with medicated soaps for acne.
If you are opting for strong formulas to treat acne, ensure you follow them up with a soothing moisturizer to calm skin and keep it hydrated. The after-care step is important too for maintaining the overall health of your skin.
If you’re dealing with extreme body acne, hitting the shower after hard core workout or any sweaty session is essential to prevent further aggravation to skin. You don’t want the accumulated sweat to clog pores and contribute to the breakouts.
If you have long hair, it’s easy for the residues of hair products to settle on your back during hair wash. The best way to avoid this is to pull your hair front and gently rinse your back as the last step before you step out of the shower.
Exfoliation may seem counterintuitive but scrubbing skin helps get rid of dead skin cells and grime that can cause breakouts. What you need to take care of is choosing a mild exfoliation formula so your troubled skin can withstand the granules and not get further inflamed.
Pimple popper are you? Well, it’s time you stop bothering your pimples or acne and instead resort to a spot treatment to allow it to heal and subside without leaving scars. You can consult with your dermatologist for an anti-acne gel which will work for your skin type.
Your current body wash loaded with exotic ingredients may feel luxe and make your shower experience fun but what if your skin is not happy with it? You need to look out for zit-zapping ingredients that will actually cleanse your skin. After all, you can’t expect results from a body wash that just smells good and does nothing.
At the risk of sounding repetitive, drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day can significantly improve your skin texture and complexion. It can help reduce inflammation, flush out toxins and thereby prevent the formation of new acne.
FAQs on Body Acne
1. What are the main causes of body acne?
Clogged pores, excess oil or sebum production, inflammation, accumulation of dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria, stress, diet (specifically sugar, alcohol, fried foods and dairy), and hormonal fluctuations can contribute to acne breakouts.
2. What age is acne the worst?
It’s usually the age between 12 and 25 when people are most affected by acne. It starts with the onset of puberty and eventually stops with time in most cases. It’s difficult to stop acne caused by internal factors such as hormonal changes but you can surely prevent acne caused by external factors like poor hygiene and diet.
3. Why do I get backne? Recommend soap for back acne.
When dead skin cells build up over time, they can cause back acne. It can also be caused by poor cleansing habits, hair products, medications, hormonal fluctuations and genetics.
Nykaa Recommends: Nykaa Naturals Charcoal & Kaolin Clay Bathing Soap, Khadi Natural Chandan Haldi Soap, Jiva Ayurveda Basil Soap
