A Dermatologist's Guide to Beating Butt Acne For Good

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Acne Eliminating Pads ($42)

The best way to exfoliate in the summer is by perching your butt in the sand at the beach. The second best is a little more methodical: acne pads. Dr. Nazarian suggests looking for options with both alpha hydroxy acids for superficial exfoliation and beta hydroxy acids for deeper exfoliation.

A tried-and-true favorite? The Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Acne Eliminating Pads, which have a host of acne-fighting ingredients such as azelaic and malic acids, plus willow bark. To help prevent buildup of bacteria, you can also consider using antibacterial wipes.