The Acne Battle Book

I’ve Been Double Cleansing (and Loving the Results)

I’ve Been Double Cleansing (and Loving the Results)

by Samantha   Double cleansing was popularized in Japan and Korea, particularly when the 10 Step Korean Beauty Routine became known in the west. Double cleansing involves using two di...

How I Went From Insecure Teen To Forbes 30 Under 30

How I Went From Insecure Teen To Forbes 30 Under 30

Banish started through the personal journey of an entrepreneur, hustler, workout addict and shopaholic named Daisy. She is a gem polished and crafted by life changing experiences.   Her personal b...

5 Reasons you Need in Niacinamide your Beauty Regimen ASAP

5 Reasons you Need in Niacinamide your Beauty Regimen ASAP

by Kali Kushner If you're looking for a powerhouse ingredient to stop aging, treat acne, and prevent rosacea- then look no further. Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vita...

watermelon sleeping mask

This Mask Cleared My Acne in 3 Days

By Kali Kushner If you can't guess what this blog was about from the title- I'll give you a hint. It smells like watermelon, makes your skin glow, diminishes scars and hyperpigmentation, treats ac...

Why You Should Switch to Non-Toxic Dry Shampoo ASAP

Why You Should Switch to Non-Toxic Dry Shampoo ASAP

by Kali Kushner     Being a busy on the go gal probably means that you don't get to take time for yourself as much as you want or need to. Juggling families, careers, school, housework, a soc...

Natural VS. Organic: What you Need to Know

Natural VS. Organic: What you Need to Know

by Kali Kushner     Navigating the world of clean beauty can be HARD. There's natural, organic, homeopathic, nontoxic, cruelty free, paraben free, environmentally friendly, sulfate free, synt...

Everyone in Hollywood Uses This Skincare Gadget

Everyone in Hollywood Uses This Skincare Gadget

by Kali     From jade rollers to ice rollers and everything in-between, facial massaging devices are making pretty big waves in the beauty world right now. Promising everything from better fl...

Need a Dermatologist? Here Are Some of The Most Popular Ones

Need a Dermatologist? Here Are Some of The Most Popular Ones

by Samantha     It can be difficult to choose a skin specialist whose goals align with your own, and who has your best interest at heart. Thankfully there are many wonderful skin clinics and d...

What is An Endocrine Disruptor?

What is An Endocrine Disruptor?

by Kali Kushner     While endocrine disruptors aren't anything new, this word has been buzzing around the health and wellness community a lot lately. So, I thought today we would get back to ...

Body Dysmorphia

Body Dysmorphia and Acne: The Shocking Truth

by Samantha  Body dysmorphia isn't just a trending buzzword - it's a potentially debilitating anxiety disorder that affects roughly 5 out of every 1,000 people.   However, most people aren't a...

haircare is making me breakout

How to Tell if Your Haircare is Making you Breakout

by Kali Kushner In the world of acne woes, there's a wide range of obstacles that can cause breakouts. Everything from dietary and stress inducing habits to overusing skincare or even using the...

putting bacteria on the skin

I Put Bacteria on My Skin for a Month & This Is What Happened

By Samantha Don’t you ever wish that skin care was just … simple? I often feel overwhelmed with the sheer number of skincare products on the market, not to mention the innumerable ingredients t...

Toxic Relationships are Ruining Your Skin

Toxic Relationships are Ruining Your Skin

By Kali Kushner     Your bad for you - good for you boyfriend who loves playing the "love game", making you feel jealous, anxious, insecure, and has you wrapped up in all of their personal pro...

sunday riley good genes

Sunday Riley Good Genes Review

by Kali Kushner Have you ever looked at someone's perfect skin and wondered what kind of skincare routine they have, but upon asking they say none. How is this possible? You have a nightly 13 s...

causes of acne

11 Surprising Causes of Acne You Should Know About

by Samantha We know that things like dairy, stress, and hormones can all contribute to and worsen acne. But even the less obvious things can result in acne, such as: Sleep quality Deficiencies ...