The Acne Battle Book

Accutane Purge

My Accutane Experience The Drug of Last Resort

My acne had been bothering me for a year, so I decided to go on Accutane. Here's my experience with Accutane and whether I had the dreaded Accutane Purge and side effects. 

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

Finding the right skincare for acne-prone skin can be challenging, but understanding comedogenic ratings makes it easier.  This guide breaks down the top pore-clogging ingredients, their comedogen...

Read This Before Taking Doxycycline For Acne

Read This Before Taking Doxycycline For Acne

When topical treatments aren’t cutting it for stubborn acne, many turn to oral medications, with doxycycline being a common prescription. This antibiotic works by reducing acne-causing bacteria and...

Stubborn Acne? It Could Be Folliculitis

Stubborn Acne? It Could Be Folliculitis

By: Samantha Rizzo  Have a breakout that just doesn’t seem to go away no matter what you try? It turns out the culprit could be inflamed hair follicles – also known as Folliculitis. Folliculitis, ...

having bad acne

10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Had Bad Acne

by Samantha When I first got acne, it shook me to the core and turned my entire world upside down. I had always enjoyed the luxury of having perfectly aesthetic, clear skin as a teenager (thanks t...

This Product Ruined My Skin in One Night

This Product Ruined My Skin in One Night

by Kali Kushner   If you stumbled upon this blog because you're looking for your next holy grail product, you've come to the wrong place. No, today's blog is actually about how one single produ...

5 Ways To Stop Picking At Pimples

During my acne journey, one of the hardest things I had to deal with was resisting the urge in popping pimples and picking at my skin. Everyone tells you that you shouldn’t pop your pimples and if...

acne breakouts on chin

Here's What To Do When You're Breaking Out

By: Samantha Rizzo  Have you ever had a bad breakout that you ended up making worse while trying to make it better? I think we’ve probably all been there at least once.Breakouts can be stubborn and...

Ever Been Swimming With Acne?

            Ever Been Swimming with Acne?  It’s a beautiful day at the beach. All of your friends are carefree, splashing in the water and soaking up the warm sun. The water looks so refreshing and...

I Tried the Caveman Regimen for 1 Week and Here's What Happened

I Tried the Caveman Regimen for 1 Week and Here's What Happened

by Kali Kushner   What's The Caveman Regimen? If you haven't heard of the caveman regimen, it basically means you stop using any skin care or products on your face and you avoid scrubbing or pi...

prevent breakout with birth control

How to Prevent Acne When You Quit Birth Control Pills

By: Samantha Rizzo   Everyone with acne who’s on birth control probably wonders from time to time: how do I prevent a breakout when I stop the birth control pill? Birth control is commonly presc...

How to wash your face with acne

Which Cleansing Method Is Best? How To Properly Wash Face To Prevent Acne

By: Samantha Rizzo Did you know that your cleansing routine can make or break the rest of your skincare? It’s true, and if you want to know how to get rid of acne, you must know how to properly ...

vegan acne

Acne Getting Worse On A Vegan Diet? Here's What You Need To Do

By Samantha  Veganism is becoming more popular now, for good reason. People are becoming more conscious of where (and who) their food comes from, the environmental repercussions of a destructive,...

Mistakes That Make Acne Worse

HUGE Mistakes That Can Make Acne Worse

We all work hard to keep acne at bay, but sometimes we sabotage our skin without even realizing it! Over-exfoliating, skipping sunscreen, or using harsh products might seem harmless at first—but th...

stress and acne

How Does Stress Affect Acne? Ways To Treat Stress Acne

By Kali Kushner   Do you sometimes feel embarrassed facing people while you’re developing acne? Having acne free skin is something we may desire,  however it's possible we can become stressed out w...