The Acne Battle Book

Esthetician

Esthetician Shares Her Acne and PCOS Story

by Kali Kushner "PCOS has given me a reason and place to start with my skin. It wasn’t like oh, you don’t take care of your skin, that’s why you have acne. I have PCOS and acne is a symptom of ...

Get to Know the Warriors: Alyssa

Get to Know the Warriors: Alyssa

by Kali Kushner     “Living holistically doesn’t just mean eating well and exercising, its about entire body health. Mental health, physical health, and overall well being. You can eat clean...

What I Did When I Had Adult Acne

What I Did When I Had Adult Acne

by Kali Kushner     "The only way to reach where you want to be is through blood, sweat, and tears. If you want to get where you want to be you have to go through these hardships (talking ab...

pimple patches

These Acne Stickers are the Secret to Zapping Cysts Fast!

by Kali Kushner Acne stickers aka acne dots aka pimple patches aka hydrocolloid bandages are one of the acne community's little best kept secrets that you didn't know you needed- until now. You...

Benzoyl peroxide

All You Need to Know About Benzoyl Peroxide (and Why I Think It's Amazing)

by Samantha Rizzo Benzoyl peroxide (BP) is an ingredient  commonly seen  in products aimed at people with acne-prone skin. It’s one of the most successful over-the-counter acne treatments out t...

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 forme...

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 ...

skin exfoliating

What Type of Exfoliator Should You Be Using?

by Kali Kushner Exfoliation. Some do it daily while others don't do it at all. How important is exfoliating and what type should you be using, chemical or physical? Some would argue that one is...

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...