# Body wash for body acne

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/body-wash/for-body-acne/
Category: Beauty > Body wash. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 141 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Aug 2010 to Aug 2026.

**Question:** Which body wash works for body acne?

**Short answer:** PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide has the best record for body acne: 15 of 16 reviewers who said they have body acne reported fewer breakouts. That rests on a small group, and more reviewers weighed in on Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash, where 62 of 74 said their breakouts got better. Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash has the weakest record here, though 22 of 31 still said it helped.

**What stands out:** Irritated skin comes up in 23% of PanOxyl reviews and 15% of Naturium reviews. Neutrogena reviews talk more about the scent, with 22% saying it smells good.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Breakouts improved | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide | 15 of 16 | 94% | yes |
| 2 | Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash | 62 of 74 | 84% | yes |
| 3 | Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash | 22 of 31 | 71% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide

Reviewers with body acne were nearly unanimous at 15 of 16, but that is a small group. 23% of its reviews say it bleached towels or clothes and 23% mention irritated skin.

- Complaints: Bleached towels or clothes (23%), Irritated skin (23%)
- Reports counted: 22

### 2. Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash

More reviewers with body acne weighed in on this wash than on the others here, and 62 of 74 said their breakouts got better. Shoppers also like the scent (22%) and the value (10%), while 8% say their breakouts didn't change.

- Praised for: Smells good (22%), Good value (10%), Gentle (8%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (4%), Bad or too strong scent (4%), Drying (3%)
- Reports counted: 79

### 3. Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash

It has the weakest record here, though 22 of 31 reviewers with body acne still said it helped. Reviews are split on feel, with 15% calling it gentle and 15% mentioning irritated skin. Reviews copied from Naturium's own site run warmer at 8 of 9, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Gentle (15%)
- Complaints: Irritated skin (15%), Bad or too strong scent (5%), Drying (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which body wash works for body acne?**

Counting just reviewers who said they have body acne, PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide has the best record (15 of 16), from a small group. Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash comes next at 62 of 74, and more reviewers weighed in on it than on the other washes here. Just 3 washes had enough reviewers with body acne to rank, so this is a short list.

**Is Neutrogena Body Clear good for body acne?**

Usually, by reviewers' accounts: 62 of 74 with body acne said their breakouts got better. 8% of its reviews say their breakouts didn't change, and 22% praise the scent.

**Does benzoyl peroxide body wash bleach towels?**

Yes, benzoyl peroxide washes can bleach towels and clothes, and 23% of PanOxyl reviews on this page mention it. Rinse well and dry off with a white towel.

**When should I see a dermatologist about body acne?**

See a dermatologist for painful, deep or lasting breakouts. Stop any wash that keeps stinging or leaves your skin raw, and try one new product at a time so you can tell what helped.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/