This blemish-fighting body wash has your back

Early last year, I started using Curology’s customized prescription-grade serum to keep my complexion on track. My unique formula features a retinoid, clindamycin and azelaic acid (which works double duty on discoloration and breakouts)—and I love that it basically takes the place of three skincare steps in just a few pumps. Just what the doctor ordered for stress-induced breakouts (thanks, COVID!), the best part is you don’t have to leave the house for a dermatologist appointment or to pick up a prescription!

I know I’m not the only one who gets an occasional blemish beyond my face, and I can thank Florida’s heat and humidity, as well as sometimes waiting a bit too long to shower after working out. (Kids need to be fed, dogs need to be walked, and work needs to be tended to.) Fortunately, breakouts on my back and shoulders have become much less frequent as I’ve gotten older—but I’m also much more mindful about washing my body after washing my hair because shampoos and conditioners are rife with pore-clogging ingredients, FYI.

Since we could all use as much good news as possible, Curology recently (and quietly) expanded their anti-acne offerings with a 2% salicylic acid Acne Body Wash and Emergency Spot Patches, so blemish-prone skin is literally covered from head to toe. While these products are only available as add-ons for serum subscribers, I’m telling you it’s worth giving this service a try—especially if you struggle with breakouts from time to time or all the time!