This article originally appeared on Instyle. Maybe it’s just in your DNA, or maybe it’s caused by too much contact with the sweaty mats at the gym. Doesn’t really matter—body acne sucks either way.

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Differin Gel is an NBC Select staff-favorite spot treatment that won our 2023 Wellness Award for best acne treatment overall. NBC Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin says she started using ...

Differin gel is an NBC Select staff favorite and Wellness Award winner for best acne treatment — it contains 0.1% adapalene, which is an over-the-counter retinoid often used to treat acne breakouts ...

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Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Whenever I’m dealing with a breakout, my first instinct is to touch, ...

Azelaic acid is another great ingredient to use in the fight against stubborn acne. Gentle yet effective, this treatment uses both azelaic acid and salicylic acid to clarify congested skin and fade ...

Whether you’re 14 or 40, chances are you’ve had some experience battling acne. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the country, impacting up to ...

When I first notice a pimple on my face, my instinct is to pick and peel at my skin until the pimple pops or crusts over (a habit that often leaves some acne scars behind.) Over the years, I’ve ...