The Acne Battle Book

types of eczema

7 Types Of Eczema: Pictures and Differences Between Them

Eczema causes itchy, inflamed skin and can be triggered by environmental factors, allergens, and food.  There are seven types of eczema, with atopic dermatitis being the most common. Effective mana...

eczema

How To Get Rid Of Eczema

Eczema is a condition that leaves skin inflamed, red, and sometimes scaly or thickened. Not to mention the itching that comes with it can drive you crazy. Here are ways to effectively stop the itc...

how to exfoliate

How To Exfoliate Properly For Clear Skin

By: Samantha Rizzo   When you don’t know how to exfoliate, adding it into your routine can seem intimidating.  Anyone who wants to show their best skin should know how to exfoliate and include it ...

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, ...

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...

Accutane Purge

My Accutane Purge 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. 

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Professional Microneedling vs At-Home Microneedling Treatment For Acne Scars

Microneedling is a powerful treatment for acne scars, wrinkles, and skin texture, but should you go pro or DIY? Professional microneedling, with or without PRP, offers faster results for deep scars...

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...

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...

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 ...

acne scars review

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...

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...

Does Light Therapy Actually Work for Acne?

Does Light Therapy Actually Work for Acne?

By: Kali Kushner   Shining a light on your face for crystal clear skin sounds like more of a gimmick or a magic trick than an actual acne treatment. But behold- light therapy IS a legitimate way t...