All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.

However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.

What causes back acne?

Young adult with back to camera washing back and shoulders

YakobchukOlena / Getty Images

What are the most effective active ingredients for treating back acne?

The same ingredients that work effectively againstfacial acnewill have a similar impact onback and body acne.

Your bacne might be frustrating, but it doesnt have to stick with you forever.

acne treatment in tube

Reviewers with sensitive skin were equally pleased with the products results and its non-irritating formula.

It even works when you hold it upside-down.

Dermatologists recommend leaving it on your skin for about five minutes before rinsing.

body wash in clear bottle

Reviewers say its incredibly easy to useand they report seeing improvements within just a few weeks.

body wash in bottle

body wash in tube

tea tree gel

acne patches in box

acne cleanser in bottle

body spray in blue bottle

acne treatment in tube

antidandruff shampoo in bottle

anti dandruff shampoo in bottle

acne foaming wash in tube

acne control body spray