The Acne Battle Book

Psychological Effects of Acne

The Emotional Effects of Acne: My Struggle and Resilience

by Kali Kushner As a severe cystic acne sufferer, I know first hand that acne can have long lasting social and emotional effects. Unless you’ve dealt with the condition first hand it’s nearly impos...

types of eczema

7 Types Of Eczema: Pictures and Differences Between Them

ECZEMA FACTS Eczema is a condition where parts of the skin become itchy, inflamed, red, and rough.   Keeping the skin moisturized can prevent certain kinds of eczema. It is important to distin...

How To Create A Skin Care Routine For Acne Scars

How To Create A Skin Care Routine For Acne Scars

By Daisy Jing Nothing feels more frustrating to have your acne cleared up, but the acne scars remain.  There are ways to remove acne scars, however! What you need is to establish a skin care r...

pumpkin masks

3 Pumpkin Enzyme Masks to Curb Your PSL Cravings (and Clear Acne)

By Brigid Anderson It's official. Pumpkin Spice Latte season has officially come and gone, and though you may be in mourning while you're combing grocery stores for any leftover traces of anythin...

using a toner

Do You Really Need To Use Toner?

By Kali Kushner   Just the word, toner makes me think back to the good ole days of teen acne. I tried every pre soaked cotton round and squeeze bottle on the market that would undoubtedly cont...

Low Glycemic Diet Foods for Acne

How I Cured my Acne: Low Glycemic Diet

By Kali Kushner Today, I’m here to talk to you guys about how diet can affect your skin and how a low glycemic diet could 'cure' acne. People will say nonsense to those with acne such as 'you are ...

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

by Samantha It would be nice if all skincare formulas were made with acne prone skin in mind,  but in reality, having acne means paying a little extra attention to checking if there are acne-causi...

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 ...

This Product Ruined My Skin in One Night

This Product Ruined My Skin in One Night

by Kali Kushner   If you stumbled upon this blog because you're looking for your next holy grail product, you've come to the wrong place. No, today's blog is actually about how one single produ...

Dermaroller 101: Everything you need to know!

By Daisy Jing  So what exactly is a Derma Roller?  I'll answer those questions and explain how to use a dermaroller and the skin benefits of a derma roller today.  What is a Dermaroller?  You may b...

sunscreen

Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen - Which is Better?

I'll explain the difference between mineral or physical versus chemical sunscreen  and the pros and cons for each to take some of the guess work out of finding the right SPF for you.

face mapping for acne

Can Face Mapping Really Help Improve Your Skin & Acne?

By Kali Kushner What Is Face Mapping? There's been quite a lot of buzz around acne face mapping. So what is acne face mapping? Face mapping is the theory that depending on the area of your face...

why you may relapse after accutane

8 Reasons Why You May Relapse After Accutane

 By VeganAcneSufferers  When under the care of your dermatologist or doctor, Isotretinoin or Accutane is mostly considered safe and one of the most effective treatments for severe acne.  Most patie...

traveling city

Tips On How To Prevent Travel Acne

By Elizabeth Nguyen Traveling can be fun especially when we want to explore other places or countries but it can be also stressful when you suddenly get acne pimples the day before your flight. But...

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...