Just to move away from the topic of AXA’s nipples…
Acne is a result of bacteria.
Regular soaps will clean dirt from the skin, but you need something medicated to fight the bacteria.
NaturalWonder mentioned Benzoyl Peroxide soaps.
Salicylic Acid is the other big OTC acne fighting cleanser.
Both work for me, although I much prefer the BP in terms of effectiveness.
Stiefel Labs makes the PanOxyl Bar – a body acne bar soap with 10% BP concentration. Good stuff.
ProActiv and its “generic cousin,” AcneFree, both are liquid face cleansers containing a lower, but still effective dose of BP. I’d rate their results about equal.
You can also purchase complimentary products from both companies including a leave-on lotion that dries clear.
For bedtime, you can use a much stronger lotion made by store brands like American Fare, but most dry white and chalky.
Start out small with the above products, as the peroxide will dry out your skin. You can always increase amounts and frequency.