The Acne Battle Book

fungal acne

How To Tell If You Have Fungal Acne

Usually, when we think of acne, we think of bacteria induced inflammations. However, acne can also be caused by fungal infection. As a result, they are left with persistent  bumps that do not go aw...

difference of purging and breaking out

How to tell if you're Purging or Breaking Out

 By VeganAcneSufferers Many people believe that skin purging is a myth, but this is simply not true. Your skin can – and does – purge. It can, however, be difficult to tell if this skin purge is go...

Does Touching Your Face Cause Acne?

Does Touching Your Face Cause Acne?

By Kaitlyn Sisco Our hands are used to achieve most of our everyday tasks. These tasks that we do often involve a lot of germs, given that everything has bacteria on it. If you touch anything, you ...

Skincare Ingredients You Shouldn't Mix

Skincare Ingredients You Shouldn't Mix

By: Samantha Rizzo   The skin care industry is in no short supply of amazing active ingredients that do everything from healing and repairing our skin, to restoring vibrance and protecting it. With...

top acne myths

The Top Acne Myths - Why Doing These Steps Actually Worsen Acne

Acne carries a pretty hefty stigma, it's no joke. If you've got a spot and your sisters cousins uncle sees it, you best believe they've got something to say about it as well. I've personally heard ...

how to pick the best sunscreen

How To Choose The Best Sunscreen For Acne Prone Skin

by Samantha Not only does sun exposure cause premature aging, but it can also make acne and  acne scars worse, making SPF a necessary step in your daily skincare routine. Plus, if you’re using a...

essential oil bottles for acne prone skin

The Best Essential Oils for Acne Prone Skin

By Kali Kushner What makes essential oils so great for acne prone skin and other common skin ailments? Putting oil on your skin may sound intimidating or weird, especially when you’re the ty...

diet plan for acne

The Anti Acne Diet - Foods To Eat To Reduce Acne

  Diet is tricky, and when it comes to our skin there's a lot of confusion surrounding what we should and shouldn't be eating for acne-free skin. It's generally accepted that a diet rich in fruit...

foods that fight acne

Foods That Fight Acne

  We all know how pesky acne can be. It is common knowledge that the average  American spends $500 in a quarter on skincare products just to alleviate a skin condition. While we spend more on skinc...

banish acne scars

What it’s Really Like Living With Adult Acne

By Kali Kushner   Living with adult acne felt confusing. Frustrating. Embarrassing. Eye opening. Empowering. Wonderful. Probably not exactly the words you were expecting but trying to wrap up the ...

Happy 7th birthday to Banish!

Happy 7th birthday to Banish!

By: Daisy Jing I can’t believe 7 years have gone by since I sold the first Banish kit! I specifically remember waking up one morning in Sept 2013 and seeing 3 orders for the Banish kit; the first ...

acne tips that work

Acne Skin Care Tips

I might be the last person someone might go to for beauty advice, but thanks to my acne and scars, I am pretty dang good at making my skin look flawless, however I still get acne and it's totally o...

BANISH Acne Diaries: A Movement for Skin Positivity (Application)

BANISH Acne Diaries: A Movement for Skin Positivity (Application)

by Dannii A Want to be part of our skin positivity movement? What is the BANISH Acne Diaries Initiative? Acne shouldn't be ignored or dismissed as superficial or vain, it can be an actual, sev...

I Tried Celery Juice For One Month and Here’s What Happened

I Tried Celery Juice For One Month and Here’s What Happened

by Kali Kushner       Although it may be a fad now, juicing isn’t anything new in our culture. In fact, it’s been around forever. Practically since caveman squashed fruit with their bare f...

How Brian Turner Cured His Acne

How Brian Turner Cured His Acne

“Scars may give somewhat of a character to the person, I notice it in a good way in other people because I have also gone through the same experience with acne.” Brian Turner- a vegan, bodybuilder,...