I Shower Every Day. So Why Do I Still Have Body Acne?
Spoiler: it’s not about how often you shower, it’s about how you shower.
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Let’s talk about shower myths
Most people assume that if they’re clean, they can’t possibly get body acne. But here’s the truth Dr. Pimple Popper (Sandra Lee, MD) wants you to know: even daily showers can make acne worse if you’re doing them wrong.
Your shower routine might be accidentally clogging pores, trapping sweat, or spreading acne-causing bacteria — especially on your back, chest, and shoulders.
1. You’re washing in the wrong order
If you shampoo and condition after washing your body, residue from your hair products runs down your back and chest, coating skin with oils, silicones, and buildup.
Fix it:
✅ Shampoo first
✅ Condition second
✅ Then use your acne-fighting body wash last — so it can remove any residue that dripped down.
💡 Pro tip: Dr. Pimple Popper created the SLMD BP Body Wash with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide — the same acne-fighting ingredient dermatologists use on the face — to kill acne-causing bacteria and deeply cleanse body skin.
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2. Your loofah might be a bacteria hotel
Loofahs, sponges, and washcloths trap dead skin and moisture — the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive.
Fix it: Skip the scrubber and use your hands or a clean washcloth you replace often. The key is the active ingredients, not friction.
3. You’re rinsing too fast
Active ingredients like Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid need a little contact time to work.
Fix it: Lather your acne wash and let it sit for 60–90 seconds before rinsing. Think of it as a “mini-mask” moment while you shampoo or shave.
4. You’re skipping the post-shower step
Acne bacteria and clogged pores don’t stop forming just because you rinsed off.
Fix it: After drying off, apply an exfoliating treatment with Salicylic Acid — like the SLMD SA Body Spray. It unclogs pores, smooths bumps, and prevents new breakouts, all without heavy lotions or stickiness. Bonus: it sprays upside down for those hard-to-reach spots.
The dermatologist-approved routine
Here’s your simple, effective shower routine from Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper):
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Shampoo
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Condition
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Cleanse with SLMD BP Body Wash — let it sit for 1 minute
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Rinse and pat dry
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Spray with SLMD SA Body Spray — back, chest, shoulders, wherever you break out
Two steps, done daily — that’s it.
The bottom line
Showering often won’t clear body acne unless you’re using the right ingredients, in the right order.
That’s why Dr. Pimple Popper created the SLMD Body Acne System — a 2-step, dermatologist-formulated routine that fights acne bacteria, unclogs pores, and keeps your skin smooth and clear from neck to toe.
