The Acne Battle Book

how to tell if products are working

How to Tell if your Products are REALLY Working

by Kali Kushner If you're anything like me, you're always taking progress photos when testing out a new skincare product or regimen. Watching your skin transform, either positively or negativel...

how to choose the best probiotic supplement for the skin

How to Choose the Best Probiotic Supplement for Your Skin

by Samantha We know probiotics as the live bacteria and yeasts that live in our guts and work to keep us healthy. You may recall that some skin issues may even just be the symptom of an underly...

An Ultimate Guide to The Most Important Acne Terms

An Ultimate Guide to The Most Important Acne Terms

by Samantha   When it comes to acne and skin care, there’s a lot to know. What cleanser do I pick, which moisturizer is right for my skin, do I need to exfoliate? Plus, it’s even more confusin...

caveman regimen

Why I Stopped the Caveman Regimen

by Kali Kushner It's almost inevitable these days that I have a post explaining a bright and shiny new acne treatment I'm trying. And it usually works. For about a month or two that is. Slowly ...

Sunday Riley's U.F.O. Oil is Out of This World

Sunday Riley's U.F.O. Oil is Out of This World

by Kali Kushner   I'll be honest. When I first looked into Sunday Riley I was under the impression they were a completely natural brand which is why I initially opted to review the U.F.O. Oil. I...

AHAs and BHAs in your skincare routine

Battle of the AHAs and BHAs: What's the Best One for My Skin?

By Samantha Whether you’re new to the world of skincare or you’re just getting comfortable, AHAs and BHAs can be more than a little intimidating. Touted as the path to smoother, clearer, younge...

Esthetician

Esthetician Shares Her Acne and PCOS Story

by Kali Kushner "PCOS has given me a reason and place to start with my skin. It wasn’t like oh, you don’t take care of your skin, that’s why you have acne. I have PCOS and acne is a symptom of ...

Get to Know the Warriors: Alyssa

Get to Know the Warriors: Alyssa

by Kali Kushner     “Living holistically doesn’t just mean eating well and exercising, its about entire body health. Mental health, physical health, and overall well being. You can eat clean...

What I Did When I Had Adult Acne

What I Did When I Had Adult Acne

by Kali Kushner     "The only way to reach where you want to be is through blood, sweat, and tears. If you want to get where you want to be you have to go through these hardships (talking ab...

pimple patches

These Acne Stickers are the Secret to Zapping Cysts Fast!

by Kali Kushner Acne stickers aka acne dots aka pimple patches aka hydrocolloid bandages are one of the acne community's little best kept secrets that you didn't know you needed- until now. You...

Benzoyl peroxide

All You Need to Know About Benzoyl Peroxide (and Why I Think It's Amazing)

by Samantha Rizzo Benzoyl peroxide (BP) is an ingredient  commonly seen  in products aimed at people with acne-prone skin. It’s one of the most successful over-the-counter acne treatments out t...

caveman regimen

30 Day *Modified* Caveman Regimen Update

by Kali Kushner Hey guys! I'm back with a highly requested 30-day caveman regimen update. Because this routine was working so well at clearing my cystic acne and restoring my skin to its forme...

Irritating Skin Problems

7 Irritating Skin Problems Mistaken for Acne

by Samantha If you can’t seem to get your breakouts to go away, and you’ve tried every acne treatment you can think of, maybe your skin problems aren’t really acne. While there are many differen...

8 of the Meanest Comments People Have Made About My Acne

8 of the Meanest Comments People Have Made About My Acne

by Samantha   Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. At least I used to think that was true. Whether it’s unsolicited advice from our hairdresser, relentless product ...

skin exfoliating

What Type of Exfoliator Should You Be Using?

by Kali Kushner Exfoliation. Some do it daily while others don't do it at all. How important is exfoliating and what type should you be using, chemical or physical? Some would argue that one is...