How to use Old Spice body wash for acne

How should you wash skin with body acne?

1. 1Choose a mild, nondrying cleanser. Use your Old Spice wash only if it fits that requirement; otherwise, choose a gentler wash.
2. 2Wet your skin, apply the cleanser with your fingers, and massage gently. Avoid hard scrubbing.
3. 3Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a clean, soft towel. Ordinary cleanser does not need an acne treatment contact time.
4. 4Apply an acne friendly moisturizer after washing if your skin feels dry. Look for oil free, noncomedogenic, or won't clog pores on the container.
5. 5Change into clean clothes after exercise. Wash once or twice daily, including after exercising, rather than repeatedly washing the same area.

What body wash should you use for acne?

For mild inflamed pimples, benzoyl peroxide is a useful choice. It reduces acne bacteria and helps with blocked pores. Start with the lowest available strength; 2.5% is a common starting option. Salicylic acid unclogs pores and works best on whiteheads and blackheads. For a cleanser without medication, look for an oil free, noncomedogenic formula, meaning one designed not to clog pores.256

Follow the medicated wash's own directions for frequency and contact time. Benzoyl peroxide is usually used once or twice daily. Some gel washes call for washing the affected area for 1 to 2 minutes before rinsing; back acne cleansing guidance allows up to five minutes. Do not transfer either timing to ordinary Old Spice body wash. Benzoyl peroxide can bleach hair, towels and clothing.56

What can you use for body acne?

Mild body acne can respond to medicated cleansers or treatments left on the skin. Adapalene, a retinoid that helps keep pores clear, is another option. Start with one acne treatment and follow its instructions for 6 to 8 weeks before adding another. An acne routine needs a treatment, not a supporting cast of every bottle in the bathroom. If you already use prescription acne medication, ask your pharmacist or doctor before adding benzoyl peroxide.256

Effective acne medication can reduce breakouts in 4 to 8 weeks, with clearing taking about 16 weeks. Those are treatment timelines, not a promised result from Old Spice. Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and retinoids can dry or irritate skin; daily moisturizer helps skin tolerate treatment.24

Can you use face wash on your body?

Use a facial acne wash on your body only if its directions allow it. Some benzoyl peroxide products are for the face only; others are suitable for the face, back and chest.6

Can you use body wash on your face?

Choose a gentle facial cleanser rather than assuming your Old Spice body wash suits your face. Mild or sensitive skin formulas are useful choices for maintaining skin's pH, its level of acidity. Creamy facial cleansers tend to provide more hydration than foaming formulas, which makes a large lather a fairly unhelpful progress report.37

When should you stop or get help?

Reduce benzoyl peroxide use if dryness or peeling develops, and seek advice for persistent irritation. Stop using it and get emergency help for trouble breathing or a swollen tongue or throat. Avoid applying it to broken or infected skin. See a dermatologist for deep painful lumps, scarring, worsening acne or no improvement after 12 weeks. If pregnant or trying to conceive, get advice before starting acne treatment.26