The Acne Battle Book

what is microneedling

What Is Microneedling? Microneedling Benefits Explained

Discover how microneedling boosts collagen to treat acne scars, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and more with information from dermatologists. It can be done in clinic, but at-home tools like the Ba...

all about hormonal acne

Hormonal Acne: Causes and Treatments

Hormonal acne, ranging from mild breakouts to severe cystic acne, is influenced by shifts in hormones like estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones. Effective treatment may include li...

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...

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...

using a toner

Do You Really Need To Use Toner?

You may wonder if a toner is really necessary in a skincare routine.  Toners have come a long way from their alcohol-heavy, acne-focused past. Today, toners are available for all skin types, includ...

eczema

How To Get Rid Of Eczema

What's Eczema? Eczema is a condition where parts of the skin become itchy, inflamed, red, and rough. Affected areas of eczema usually appear very dry, thickened, or scaly. For fair-skinned people,...

Low Glycemic Diet Foods for Acne

How I Cured my Acne: Low Glycemic Diet

A low glycemic index (GI) diet may help reduce acne by decreasing inflammation, which is linked to increased breakouts. High GI foods, like processed carbs and sugary treats, can cause spikes in in...

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...

Read This Before Taking Doxycycline For Acne

Read This Before Taking Doxycycline For Acne

Anyone who has ever had full on acne can tell you that sometimes all the standard topical treatments in the world aren't making much progress for their acne. When topical products aren't really h...

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, ...

having bad acne

10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Had Bad Acne

by Samantha When I first got acne, it shook me to the core and turned my entire world upside down. I had always enjoyed the luxury of having perfectly aesthetic, clear skin as a teenager (thanks t...

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...

acne breakouts on chin

Here's What To Do When You're Breaking Out

By: Samantha Rizzo  Have you ever had a bad breakout that you ended up making worse while trying to make it better? I think we’ve probably all been there at least once.Breakouts can be stubborn and...