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Bye Bye, Blemishes and Bacne

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Acne is a problem, and not just for teenagers. And it doesn't just happen to our faces, either. Form-fitting activewear like sports bras and cotton shirts that stick to your skin when you sweat can cause breakouts all over your chest and back. And then, there are the clogged pores that show up on your arms ... before you know it, you need to wear a turtleneck to cover all your problem areas!

Peter Thomas Roth Buffing BeadsDon't worry -- you don't need to use your fancy-schmancy face wash as a new shower gel to clear up the bacne -- Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care makes a Blemish Buffing Beads Body Wash ($36 for 18.5 oz) specifically designed to battle acne all over your body. No gym bag shower kit should be without it!

Use on face and body -- it's super gentle, but effective. According to the website: "Salicylic acid clears up acne blemishes while a glycolic acid complex and oil absorbing ingredients help produce flawless, clear skin. Soft, ultra-fine jojoba beads ... help exfoliate surface dead skin cells without irritation, then ... help open clogged pores and emulsify the sebum that contributes to blackheads and whiteheads." Plus, it's smells awesome -- botanical, without being girly. But this isn't the only thing that will help you clear up your skin.

If you're suffering from acne on your body, the first thing you need to do is make sure you're showering right after a workout -- those sweaty clothes plastered to your body are the base of a lot of your problems, so even if you won't shower at the gym, consider changing into clean, dry clothes before heading home.

loofahAdditionally, consider what clothes you're wearing. We all love cotton, but it doesn't exactly wick away the sweat. Try wearing tops that are designed to keep your skin dry -- lots of companies are making clothes that are anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, and they don't have to cost a fortune (I've found plenty at Target for around $20).

Finally, when you do shower, try using a loofah. For one thing, you'll get tons more suds than you would using a washcloth or your hands, and for another, it'll help with the exfoliation. Some people even use a dry loofah on dry skin before a shower -- haven't tried it, but it can't hurt, right?

Have any other anti-acne strategies? Speak up in the comments!

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