The Acne Battle Book

Skin: The Evolution  

By: Emily In middle school, my makeup routine and skin care routine were simple. Don’t wash the face, don’t use primer, and cake on the foundation as much as possible. Along with that, my routine i...

can pillowcase cause acne

Is Your Pillowcase Causing Acne?

By Kaala Wood Can acne really be caused by my pillow case? Before my acne got really bad, I would sort of blow it off when people recommended simple or holistic methods of improving my skin. But af...

How to Stop the Urge to Pick your Face

By Emily Acne sucks. But what sucks even more is self-inflicting yourself with scars from picking your acne. I am a severe offender of face-picking and it's one of my most shameful habits. Not only...

Top Causes of Adult Acne

By: Ashton In high school, everyone hated me for my skin. While my friends were suffering from the average puberty breakout, I had clear baby soft skin. I was always the girl with the great skin—un...

Fix Your Mind, Then Your Skin

By: Kaala WoodThe Good Years In 8th grade, I had a best friend who was outrageously jealous of my complexion. She wasn’t a sufferer of acne or anything else that damages the skin (and self-confiden...

Is Tetracycline Effective for Acne Cure?

Was this the miracle pill? Tetracycline is an antibiotic which is used for bacterial infections. It can be used for acne, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and urinary infections.  After completing my research...

Evidence that Acne Keeps You Young

Anyone who has ever had acne knows that there's not a whole lot to celebrate about it. Sure, we may all find our own "silver lining" to our individual case - for me, acne helped me stay humble, it...

Home Remedies That Didn't Work

Home Acne Remedies That Didn't Work

In efforts to achieve clear skin, I did crazy things which now I think back to I wonder whether my head was on my shoulders. Unfortunately a lot of these “DIY” treatments, so to speak, I found on t...

How to Get perfectly Beautiful Skin in a Month

By: Wara Beautiful and flawless skin is a dream of every girl which is not difficult to achieve if you decide to change your routine. I have also experienced the guilt of having acne scars which I ...

DOES HYPERTHYROIDISM CAUSE ACNE

Hyperthyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

By Vinni     What is hyperthyroidism? How are hyperthyroidism and acne connected with each other or why does hyperthyroidism cause acne? Is it possible for a person with thyroid problems to develop...

How Pregnancy Ruined My Skin

How Pregnancy Ruined My Skin

What is pregnancy acne? And what are its effects on every girl’s skin? Why does pregnancy also cause acne and how do we treat acne scars during pregnancy?  Here is Angel’s acne story/experience… Du...

Treating Acne on Your Bum

  Acne on my bum was never an issue I thought I would have to deal with. Occasionally I would get a pimple or two, but it was never causing for concern. Unfortunately, once I started working out a...

The Great Mystery: Acne and Gluten

The Great Mystery: Acne and Gluten

 Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers     Every once in a while, the health community comes together to demonize an ingredient.  Soy has had its day,  MSG is in the books, and now gluten is under attac...

15 Steps for Flawless Acne Coverage

  Anyone who has ever had acne knows that makeup can either be your best friend, or your worst enemy. The right amount of makeup, done with the right technique and the right tools can disguise the...

Acne Patches: Do They Work?

 Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers?     You may be wondering what an acne patch is - I certainly was when I first heard of them. No, they're not like a nicotine patch you put on your arm and sudden...