The Acne Battle Book

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 former g...

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 ...

how pollution is ruining the skin

POLLUTION IS RUINING YOUR SKIN (WHAT CAN YOU DO?)

by Samantha If you live in a big urban city, or a city with a lot of contamination, you may be concerned about whether or not the pollution is ruining your skin. Most of us are by now aware of...

digital detox

How Digitally Disconnecting Can Help Your Skin

by Kali Kushner Are you always turned into your digital devices? Have you ever wondered what negative consequences may come from being constantly plugged in? It's not news that trying to keep u...

How to Soothe Irritated Skin: 7 Simple Steps

How to Soothe Irritated Skin: 7 Simple Steps

by Samantha     Is your skin dry, red, itchy, and responds to even a simple moisturizer with stinging? Then the bad news is, you probably have irritated skin. The good news is, you’re not al...

Drunk Elephant Reviews: Babyfacial And Acid Trip Kit

Drunk Elephant Reviews: Babyfacial And Acid Trip Kit

By Kali Kushner and Samantha Rizzo     So, you guys, I have good news and I have bad news. Good news is that I found something that is currently working for my skin. I plan on seeing it thro...

Avoid These Harmful Irritants Lurking in Your Products

Avoid These Harmful Irritants Lurking in Your Products

by Samantha     If you have sensitive skin, harmful irritants can be particularly frustrating for you because they’re in everything. Your shampoo, makeup, perfume, hair dye, and yes, even yo...

Zinc and Acne - Natural Treatment for Acne!

Zinc and Acne - Natural Treatment for Acne!

by Kali Kushner   Zinc supplements have been used for years in cases of both mild and inflammatory acne. In fact, research has shown us that people with acne have much lower levels of zinc whe...

Could Probiotics be the Ultimate Cure for Acne?

 by Samantha       Probiotics is a term used to describe live microorganisms that are considered beneficial for our health, although the term is generally reserved only for the bacteria and...

CocoKinds New Golden Elixir is The All In One Oil You Didn’t Know You Needed

CocoKinds New Golden Elixir is The All In One Oil You Didn’t Know You Needed

by Kali Kushner It’s the new age. With our fast paced multitasking lives we try to squeeze the most out of every moment, dollar, and product- especially when your overall beauty routine starts ...

frustrating acne

Advice for Frustrating Acne at Every Age: Why now?

by Samantha While teenagers may be most likely to experience acne, don’t feel like you’re stuck with a teenager’s problem if you’re nearing thirty and still breaking out. Acne is a skin disease...

Franklin and Whitman

Franklin and Whitman: Skincare for Sensitive Skin

by Kali Kushner   Frank and Whit is another one of those skincare brands I’ve been seeing all over Instagram and have just been dying to review! Whenever I see a brand blasted on social media...

Strange Beauty Rituals

7 Strange Beauty Rituals You Won’t Believe

by Samantha Admit it, you’ve probably taken part in some out there beauty rituals to try and get your skin clear. Or you’ve at least heard some of these ideas from others. If you sleuth through...

Thyroid Problems Causing Your Acne

Could Thyroid Problems Be Causing Your Acne?

by Samantha   The thyroid is a large gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development. The thyroid gland produces and regulates thyroid hormones, which can affect ...