A body acne routine that actually works.

A body acne routine that actually works.

The best routine for body acne is about improving as well as preventing. Getting into good weekly habits will help break the breakout cycle, fade old acne marks, and get you clearer, smoother, more even skin.

Is it okay to use glycolic acid every day?

Although chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid are gentle, it's best to use them roughly 3 times a week — especially when combining them with physical exfoliants. Over-exfoliating can disrupt your skin barrier, which makes breakouts worse, not better. My Glycolic Body Scrub has 10% AHA (glycolic acid 9%, lactic acid 1%). Used every few days consistently, you will absolutely see results.

Here's a suggested body acne routine for one week.

Smooth moves Monday

Scrub with my Glycolic Body Scrub.

Use my Smoothing AHA Body Lotion overnight.

Together, this dynamite duo of AHAs gently exfoliates your skin to reveal a clearer complexion.

Treatment Tuesday

Spritz my Triple Acid Body Mist onto bacne, chestne, or anywhere else that needs attention. Glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid in a lightweight spray — no rinsing needed, works between scrub sessions to keep pores clear.

Replenish with my Rosehip Dry Body Oil, because breakout-prone skin needs hydration to avoid the overproduction of oil that drives more breakouts.

Wonder wash Wednesday

Wash with my Triple Acid Body Wash, the gentle daily body cleanser featuring salicylic acid to clear out pores while glycolic and lactic acid smooth and brighten.

Follow with my Rosehip Dry Body Oil and let my nourishing trio of oils help fade the appearance of acne marks.

Throwback (to Monday) Thursday

Scrub with my Glycolic Body Scrub. The glycolic acid and pumice dual exfoliation scoops the spot-causing congestion out of your pores and whisks it down the drain.

Use my Smoothing AHA Body Lotion and let the lactic and glycolic acids work their magic overnight.

Flirty dirty Friday

Wash with my Triple Acid Body Wash to prevent future breakouts thanks to the salicylic acid.

Spritz with my Triple Acid Body Mist to spot-target your bacne, buttne, chestne, and everywhere else-ne.

Stop spots and scars Saturday

Wash with my Triple Acid Body Wash to tackle bumps and breakouts.

Hydrate with my Rosehip Dry Body Oil to help acne marks appear less obvious over time.

Sleep it off Sunday

Scrub with my Glycolic Body Scrub to hit the spot. Seriously.

Use my Smoothing AHA Body Lotion overnight to double down on chemical exfoliation and put body bumps to bed.

Save this routine and stick to it, babe. You can thank me later.

x frank

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