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The Acne.org Body Regimen - light to moderate

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This is the Body Regimen I have used personally with great success when battling light to moderate body acne. It is a two step process which employs only over-the-counter products. It works best when followed precisely.

The Body Regimen requires a gentle cleanser and lots of 10% alpha hydroxy acid. For me, alpha hydroxy acid that contains licochalcone works best.

Note: When my body acne was moderate to severe, I required a regimen that used benzoyl peroxide as well as alpha hydroxy acid.

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How I discovered my body regimen

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I developed acne mostly on my back, but from time to time it would creep on to other areas of my body, including my chest and even my butt! I found that I could treat the less severe acne on my body with just alpha hydroxy acid.

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How my light to moderate body regimen works

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(click here for the moderate to severe regimen)

  • body regimen step 1

    Gentle cleanser: To prep the body for treatment with alpha hydroxy acid you'll be gently cleansing in order to remove surface oils. This can and should be done very gently and quickly to avoid irritation. Using a cleanser made for the face is your best bet.

  • body regimen step 2

    I use 10% alpha hydroxy acid with licochalcone to combat body acne. The alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates and brings new skin cells to the surface, and the licochalcone calms and soothes my acne prone skin. This combo has provided dramatic and quick results for myself and many other people with light to moderate body acne.

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