Acne can occur anywhere on the body, including the face, arms, legs, back, neck and chest. When acne appears on the arms, it can cause the skin to feel rough and unevenly textured. The arms can become painful if clothing constantly rubs against the acne. Luckily, arm acne can be treated with a routine that involves cleaning, medicating and moisturizing the arms on a regular basis. By following these simple steps, arm acne will disappear, and the arms can return to their original smooth state.
Step 1
Cleanse acne on the arms by using a gentle soap formulated for sensitive skin types. Wet the arms with water, and lather up your hands with a sensitive skin soap. Spread the lather onto the arms, making sure to cover the entire area affected by acne. Rinse off the skin well. Repeat twice per day.
Step 2
Medicate acne on the arms by using a low concentration benzoyl peroxide cream. Squeeze a dime-sized amount of 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide cream onto the fingers, distributing the cream evenly onto both hands. Apply the cream to the effected area of the arms, using the opposing hand to apply the cream to each side. Continue to smooth the cream on the arms until it has been completely absorbed into the skin. Repeat twice per day.
Step 3
Moisturize arm acne using an oil-free moisturizing lotion. Squeeze a quarter-sized amount of an oil-free moisturizing lotion into your fingers, distributing it evenly between your hands. Apply the lotion to the affected area of the arms, using the posing hand to apply the lotion to each side. Repeat twice per day.
Tips and Warnings
- Keep in mind that soaps designed for sensitive skin will be free of skin-irritating chemicals, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, petroleum, artificial perfumes or mineral oil. A sensitive skin soap will clean the skin thoroughly without aggravating acne breakouts. Avoid scrubbing or rubbing the skin during cleansing, which can exacerbate acne. Low concentration benzoyl peroxide cream will clear up acne without causing the damaging side effects that the higher strength creams can cause, such as peeling, redness or burning. Use only the lowest concentration benzoyl peroxide cream, no higher than 2.5 percent in strength. Benzoyl peroxide works by releasing oxygen into the pores, which kill of acne-causing bacteria. Using an oil-free moisturizing lotion after benzoyl peroxide will keep the skin from becoming too dry, while not re-clogging the pores with comedogenic oils and waxes.
Things You'll Need
- Sensitive skin soap
- 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide cream
- Oil-free moisturizing lotion
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