The Acne Battle Book

Choosing The Right Clay Mask Based On Your Skin Type

Choosing The Right Clay Mask Based On Your Skin Type

By: Kali Kushner   With new skincare brands popping up every five seconds it can be difficult to decipher through the hundreds of products and choose a routine that’s right for you. Whether it...

Adaptogenic Skincare: A Natural Solution for Stressed out Skin

Adaptogenic Skincare: A Natural Solution for Stressed out Skin

By: Kali Kushner   It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that two of my favorite things right now are good skincare and strong adaptogens. But what happens when you combine the two? That’s what ...

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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 ...

This All–In-ONE Product Replaces your Toner, Serum, and Moisturizer

By: Kali Kushner   What if I told you that your hunt for the perfect toner, serum, and moisturizer was over? Better yet, that all these things simultaneously existed in one single NON-TOXIC prod...

This Is Why You Break Out With New Skin Care

This Is Why You Break Out With New Skin Care

By: Samantha Rizzo A break out can occur for any number of reasons. If you don't know where to look to find the culprit of a break out it can make obtaining clear skin that much harder. From ...

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...

COSRX Review: You'll Love This Amazing & Cheap Korean Skincare Line

COSRX Review: You'll Love This Amazing & Cheap Korean Skincare Line

By: Samantha Rizzo   If there’s one thing I know about the industry, it’s that it loves cheap Korean skincare -   and by “cheap” I only mean affordable, because there’s no skimping on quality he...

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...

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How to Make Your Acne Treatment More Effective

By: Samantha Rizzo   Imagine you were unknowingly sabotaging your skin care by improperly using your acne treatment, and what is supposed to be helping your skin is actually making it worse. Tu...

Murad Skin Purifying Supplement: An Honest Review

Murad Skin Purifying Supplement: An Honest Review

By: Kali Kushner     I'm not one to recommend or write about products for acne, specifically supplements, unless I think they really make a positive difference in my skin. It's...

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...

I Quit Wearing Makeup For A Year And My Acne Got Worse

I Quit Wearing Makeup For A Year And My Acne Got Worse

By: Kali Kushner   For the past year and a half, I've been makeup free for the sake of my skin. Struggling with persistent, adult cystic acne over the last few years meant I was willing to tr...

The Top 14 Affordable Best Acne Spot Treatments

The Top 14 Affordable Best Acne Spot Treatments

   By Kali Kushner and Elizabeth Nguyen I don't know about you, but I'm past the days of pretty packaging and sly marketing. When it comes to my skincare, I want to know that a product works....

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 ...