The 17 Best Butt Acne Treatments Experts Love For Keeping Buttne at Bay

This butt acne treatment duo offers double the results: The no-frills lotion is packed with arnica and calendula, and it can improve the appearance of butt acne in as little as 24 hours.

It's also packed with AHAs to exfoliate and slough away the dead skin cells that can cause acne in the derriere region. The included shower cloth helps to exfoliate the area, ensuring that you stay soft and smooth.

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This acne wash from Humane contains 10% benzoyl peroxide to bust your blemishes. It effectively kills bacteria on your butt and bod, thanks to its potent blend of ingredients.

But you might want to be careful with this powerful wash if you have overly sensitive skin. Benzoyl peroxide also tends to bleach towels, so make sure you use a white one if you're showering with this stuff.

Zap acne on your pimple-prone booty with this easy-to-use exfoliating spray! “I love that this is a spray, since the buttock and back can be a hard-to-reach area,” says Farhang. It’s made with salicylic acid to unclog your pores, while the zinc prevents breakouts and the witch hazel calms inflammation.

One of the most common culprits of butt breakouts is clogged pores, and even ingrown hairs that are as annoying as your typical pimple. To ward off all types of red bumps, it's important to keep your skin exfoliated and free of dead skin cells.

This butt acne treatment from Mario Badescu is formulated with papaya and grapefruit extracts to help break down those dead skin cells, leaving skin soft and acne-free.

These jumbo pimple patches are the perfect spot treatments for pesky butt acne. The breathable acne stickers are left on overnight and drain dirt and oil from inflamed pimples, leaving behind smooth, flattened skin. Given their larger size, they can also be used on the forehead, jawline, cheeks, nose, chin, back, or even chest. Who doesn't love a multiuse product?!

CeraVe makes viral, dermatologist-loved products, but their underrated body wash is also worth a purchase for treating butt acne. It's fragrance-free and allergy-tested, so users won't have to worry about it causing skin irritation. Instead, it lightly exfoliates away rough, bumpy skin without harsh microbeads found in other exfoliants. There's also a blend of soothing hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides, to help hydrate and restore the skin's natural barrier.

Doctors previously named this the best acne face wash for oily skin – and PanOxyl's product does wonders for butt acne. It's made with 10% benzoyl peroxide, which is the highest level available in over-the-counter products. The ingredient decongests oil and dirt stuck in the pores that cause zits on the bum and reduces bacteria and inflation.

Just don't forget to follow board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp's advice when using any benzoyl peroxide product: Always be sure to rinse all of the product off in the shower. "If any of it comes in contact with fabric, like a towel, it might bleach the fabric, leaving behind a yellow or orange stain," says the medical doctor.

The only thing worse than butt acne is the annoying marks it leaves behind. Enter La Roche-Posay Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, an award-winning treatment that clears blemishes, minimizes pores, and fades acne marks.

The secret sauce contains a trio of acids that shrinks all types of acne, including blackheads, whiteheads, and red, raised pimples. There's also the brand's signature soothing thermal water to calm skin irritation and niacinamide to brighten uneven skin tone, refine large pores, and provide an antiaging effect.

This viral butt acne treatment is a lightweight, fast-absorbing liquid that can be used up to twice daily. It contains salicylic acid to penetrate the pores and treat zits at the source and boost exfoliation. Don't worry: It's also infused with antioxidant-rich green tea to soothe irritation, while methylpropanediol adds a welcome glow factor.

A moisturizer and an exfoliator for your body? Yes, it totally exists, all thanks to this lotion from AmLactin. This butt acne treatment is formulated with a whopping 12% of alpha hydroxy acid. It gets rid of any gunk and grime in your nether regions, all while hydrating the skin for a soft, smooth, and clear feel.

“Differin Gel is one of the strongest over-the-counter retinoids to help with clogging and dark marks,” says Farber.

This cheap treatment contains adapalene, a type of retinoid that's loved by dermatologists because it both targets existing acne and prevents new blemishes from popping up. It also helps improve uneven skin tone and texture.

This butt acne treatment contains collagen to combat loss of elasticity, skin dryness, acne, and irritation. It's also packed with other ingredients that ensure your bottom stays breakout-free — like antibacterial chamomile and acne-fighting aloe leaf.

It also helps to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin both plump and completely refreshed!

A common trigger of butt acne is wearing tight clothing like gym leggings — especially if you stay in them for too long after you get sweaty.

If you're in a pinch and don't have time to shower, wipe your rump with these wipes that contain 2% salicylic acid and witch hazel to help correct acne, all while quickly and gently cleansing the skin. They're also packed with aloe vera and antioxidants to soothe inflammation.

These medicated pads are double-sided, and perfect for a swipe on each cheek. Formulated with an effective combination of acne-fighting salicylic acid and exfoliating glycolic acid, the pads also contain extracts of chamomile and green tea to soothe the skin on your bum (or your face).

Need to eliminate pesky butt acne? This potent spot treatment from Glossier can definitely help! It contains a trifecta of clarifying ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and bacteria-killing tea tree oil to zap away any zit that comes in your way — no matter where it is.

Bump buttne to the curb with this butt acne treatment. It absorbs any acne-causing oil with kaolin clay, while pro-vitamins B-5 and B-3 work to hydrate and protect your buttocks.

But its booty-boosting powers don't stop there: This mask also contains collagen to firm and plump your rear.

While Neutrogena's Body Clear Body Scrub is not a butt-exclusive exfoliator, it works well to control blemishes and breakouts in the bottom region. It's packed with acne-fighting salicylic acid to both treat current blemishes and prevent future breakouts, while botanical extracts help calm any redness on your body.