The Acne Battle Book

10 Reasons To Use Natural Skin Care Products

10 Reasons To Use Natural Skin Care Products

By Hannah It took seven years of  acne to finally change up my skincare regimen. It took so long for me to strive for healthier looking skin because I had made the decision long ago to accept the ...

Tips to Clear Blackheads in the T-Zone ( Nose, Chin, Forehead)

Tips to Clear Blackheads in the T-Zone ( Nose, Chin, Forehead)

By Annie The T- Zone describes the forehead, nose and chin area of the face. These are areas that usually produce more oils and is also the most vulnerable to blackheads. The 6 remedies below will ...

Is Retin A Safe? Why I Stopped Using Retin A

Is Retin A Safe? Why I Stopped Using Retin A

By Kali Kushner  For me, it wasn’t the acne pimples that was the worst part of my ongoing acne journey, but rather the scars and discoloration that were left behind. When my skin was free from ac...

19 Comics that Only People with Acne will Understand

19 Comics that Only People with Acne will Understand

We're all about skin positivity, but let's admit it - acne sucks, but it doesn't mean we can't have a few giggles from these 19 relatable situations.  Banish brings you 19 skincare comics that are ...

How To Win The Battle Against Acne

How To Win The Battle Against Acne

By Nicki I am a work in progress and it's okay. - Nicki   I have struggled with acne since halfway through high school. At that age, I already wonder how I will win my battle against acne.  I hav...

How To Deal With Acne In Your 30s

How To Deal With Acne In Your 30s

By Rosy  Rosy strives for progress, not perfection (@my.skin.progress)  I had given birth to my 3rd daughter, and my  hormones were all over the place when I finally decided enou...

Is Acne Genetic?

Is Acne Genetic?

  By Kali Kushner   Yes! There are a lot of studies connecting acne in our genes. Studies have shown that if you have relatives, especially parents who suffered from acne, you are four times more l...

Is Your Acne Caused by Upset Acid Mantle? | Skin pH and Acne

Is Your Acne Caused by Upset Acid Mantle? | Skin pH and Acne

By Kali Kushner ACID MANTLE This topic is one of the most underrated things in skincare. It’s something we never really talk about. We use a lot of different products and stick to general skinca...

How Lack of Sleep Can Cause Acne

How Lack of Sleep Can Cause Acne

 Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers     Does lack of sleep cause acne? Short answer, YES!   Just as we need food and water to live, we also need to get a good night’s sleep on the regular. And just l...

things people do for beauty

7 Strange Things People Do for Beauty

By: Samantha Rizzo  If you frequent the comments section of skin care websites and blogs like I do, you’re bound to come across some strange things that people do for beauty.On the topic of my ac...

How Adult Acne and Diabetes Are Connected

How Adult Acne and Diabetes Are Connected

By Samantha Rizzo   Acne isn’t a problem of dirty skin and junk food, it’s a complex, multi-faceted skin condition with many variables.   Each person who is affected by acne is a little different ...

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Banish Starter Kit Acne Scars Review

By: Samantha Rizzo I’m a creature of habit, and as much as I love the excitement of trying new products, I prefer to stick with the brands that I know and trust.I found Banish skincare wh...

eco friendly skincare

8 EASY ECO-FRIENDLY SKIN CARE CHOICES YOU CAN MAKE

By: Samantha Rizzo   We all have a duty to this beautiful planet to take care of it during the brief moment in history that we exist on it.Being mindful of our carbon footprint can sometimes confl...

HOW TOOTHPASTE BROKE ME OUT AND RUINED MY SKIN

HOW TOOTHPASTE BROKE ME OUT AND RUINED MY SKIN

By: Samantha Rizzo   Let me start by saying that I have sensitive skin.⦁ My skin is sensitive to touch – a simple brush of the skin can result in instant and lasting redness.⦁ My skin is sensitive...

why do we get acne

Why Do We Get Acne In The First Place?

By: Samantha Rizzo   Acne affects about 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24, and about half of adults have acne or acne-like skin issues. What the heck is going on here? Why is acne so co...