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Step 1
Take a shower immediately after getting sweaty. Letting sweat stay on your skin for extended periods of time can clog your pores. These clogged pores can cause body acne. If you’re away from home, you can wipe off with wet paper towels. This will help until you can get a shower.
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Step 2
Purchase soap that helps treat body acne. While there aren’t as many companies that offer products for body acne, there are a few. When buying these products, it’s best to choose a body wash. Body washes are easier to rinse off the skin, even if you have hard water. It’s important to thoroughly rinse soap from your skin or your pores will become clogged.
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Step 3
Dry off thoroughly after a shower. It’s important to dry off thoroughly because trapped water can also cause the pores to clog. This is especially true for areas that may not receive much air, such as the bottom of breasts and underarms. One way to help ensure these areas get dry is to use a blow dryer on its lowest setting.
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Step 4
Wear clothing made from cotton. Breathable fabrics help keep your body cool. They also allow your body to get fresh air. Other fabrics that trap air can cause excess sweat to stay on your skin and clog your pores. Cotton absorbs sweat so that your pores can continue to produce sweat and not become clogged.
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Step 5
Drink plenty of water. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day can help reduce body acne. By drinking the proper amount of water each day, you help reduce the toxins in your body. These are the toxins that cause acne. This leaves your skin looking healthy and acne free.
