The Acne Battle Book

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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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...

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides: My Experience

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides: My Experience

By: Kali Kushner   If I'm being honest with you, targeting your skin from the inside out wasn’t a trend I thought I'd be jumping on this year. Yet, here we are! With all the acne creams, lotions, ...

14 Cruelty Free Brands You Need to Know

14 Cruelty Free Brands You Need to Know

By: Kali Kushner   Animal testing? A thing of the past. With 2018 in full swing, more and more brands are switching over to the cruelty free side. And from my perspective- it's definitely a side t...

Why It's Important to Rotate Your Skin Care

Why It's Important to Rotate Your Skin Care

By: Samantha Rizzo   What if I told you that you don’t have to stick to the same old skin care routine day after day to achieve amazing results? Most of us struggle just to find one skin care pro...

Can A Colon Cleanse Really Improve Your Acne?

Can A Colon Cleanse Really Improve Your Acne?

By: Samantha Rizzo   “A colon cleanse completely cleared my acne!” Wait, what? "Oh yeah, I get a colon cleanse done all the time! It totally helps my skin." Well, color me interested. I'll...

Top 10 Skincare Products On Amazon Under $10

Top 10 Skincare Products On Amazon Under $10

By: Kali Kushner   You shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg just to find good quality skincare products that work! With Sephora, Ulta, Target, and Amazon it’s easier than ever now to shop onli...

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7 BEAUTY TIPS THAT ARE STRAIGHT UP LIES

By: Samantha Rizzo The internet provides us with so much information that it can sometimes be hard to tell the truth from the lies. The skin care industry is no exception and might even be consid...

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5 AWESOME VEGAN SNACKS FOR YOUR SKIN

By: Samantha Rizzo Growing up I had no idea how much my diet affected my skin, and how certain foods make my acne worse. Today it’s practically common knowledge that dairy and sugary foods can wre...

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MY FAVORITE ACNE TREATMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SULFUR

By: Samantha Rizzo  I came across the idea to try sulfur as an acne treatment  at a time when nothing else was working to clear up my breakouts. The usual treatments weren’t helping, and I was ...

Treating Acne Through Lymphatic Drainage

Treating Acne Through Lymphatic Drainage

By: Kali Kushner   When we think of acne, the lymphatic system isn't usually the first thing on our minds. Our face wash, current diet, or stress levels- sure! But the lymphatic system? Not usua...

5 Ways That Exercise Helps Acne Heal FAST

5 Ways That Exercise Helps Acne Heal FAST

By: Kali Kushner It’s more than just that post-run glow. A long sweaty run or big day at the gym could be the answer to all of your persistent acne woes. Sure, working out probably isn’t the firs...

Food Intolerances and Acne: A Pinnertest Review

Food Intolerances and Acne: A Pinnertest Review

By: Kali Kushner   I'm sure you’ve heard it before- “stop eating so much greasy food and your skin will clear up!” Or avoid the pizza, cookies, cake, sugar, french fries, and cheese- oh the d...

How to Tell If It's Acne Or Rosacea

How to Tell If It's Acne Or Rosacea

by Kali Kushner     Would you be surprised if I told you that the acne you've been experiencing throughout your adulthood is actually rosacea? I recently had a friend tell me that while she t...

Seed Phytonutrients: Sustainable Plant Based Skincare

Seed Phytonutrients: Sustainable Plant Based Skincare

by Kali Kushner     Launching just this past earth month in 2018, Seed Phytonutrients proves to be a brand on a mission. Seed is dedicated to providing farm fresh results using only the most ...