The Acne Battle Book

Psychological Effects of Acne

The Psychological Effects of Acne: My Experience

by Kali Kushner As a severe cystic acne sufferer, I know first hand that acne can have long lasting social and psychological effects. Unless you’ve dealt with the condition first hand it’s nearl...

Top Ways To Fade Post Acne Marks

Top 5 Ways to Naturally Fade Post Acne Marks

By Kali Kushner Isn’t it a bit frustrating to battle new acne after you’ve just finished battling a previous pesky acne mark you’ve been trying to get rid of for a month?  When a swollen acn...

S.W. Basics 4 Ingredient Oil Serum Review

S.W. Basics 4 Ingredient Oil Serum Review

by Kali Kushner I was bopping along the skincare isles at target when something grabbed my attention, a new brand I had never seen before had been added to the natural skincare section! As an a...

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3 Pumpkin Enzyme Masks to Curb Your PSL Cravings (and Clear Acne)

By Brigid Anderson It's official. Pumpkin Spice Latte season has officially come and gone, and though you may be in mourning while you're combing grocery stores for any leftover traces of anythin...

Is Bioderma Micellar Solution Better Than Drugstore Micellar Solutions?

by Brigid Anderson       Over the last few years micellar solutions have become one of the most popular products on the market to remove makeup. Though they've only recently become popular is ...

Protect and Repair Your Skin from HEV Light with MAKE Beauty

by Brigid Anderson     I recently wrote a post about the HEV light emitted from our electronic devices and it's horrific potential to speed the effects of aging. Despite the lack of empirica...

3 Easy DIY Avocado Face Masks for Glowing Skin

3 Easy DIY Avocado Face Masks for Glowing Skin

by Kali Kushner Avocados are among one of the most useful (and trendy) ingredients on the market today. We put them in our smoothies, use them in hair masks, and spread them across toast; so, i...

This Laser Pointer for Pimples is Under $20 & It Actually Works!

by Kali Kushner     Light therapy is something a bit taboo when it comes to the treatment of acne. Sure, we've tried it all but if you think about it, the drug of choice we are currently hoo...

The 6 Biggest Acne Trends of 2017

The 6 Biggest Acne Trends of 2017

by Kali Kushner With 2017 coming to an end, there’s no better time to reflect on the past year and all of the crazy skincare trends that came along with it. Some good, some bad, and some just o...

CBD Oil: An Effective Cure for Acne?

CBD Oil: An Effective Cure for Acne?

By Kali Kushner     Most of us are really hesitant when it comes to using products that we are not familiar with and this is totally understandable. While some have the audacity to try new th...

toothpaste making you breakout

Is Your Toothpaste Making You Breakout?

by Kali Kushner Some of us have tried every trick under the sun to cure our acne, diet changes, extreme workouts, the caveman regimen, and the list goes on; but what if I told you that curing y...

Are Electronic Devices Aging Your Skin? Why HEV Light Matters

by Brigid Anderson     Using electronic devices is an instrumental part of our lives. We've become a society addicted to and reliant upon these devices for every aspect of our lives. We're c...

Drinkable Collagen: Is it The Fountain of Youth?

by Kali Kushner       What’s the buzz around collagen these days? It seems no matter where I turn the importance of collagen is plastered all over social media, on Instagram, Facebook, T...

How Winter Weather Affects Your Skin

By Kali Kushner     With winter shortly approaching I thought there’s no better time to talk about how our skin transforms along with the seasons! We all experience skin changes to a certai...

SUNDAY RILEY's Stellar Skin Care Line for Acne-Prone and Oily Skin

by Brigid Anderson     Every once in a blue moon you come across a skin care line that makes you feel like you can take on the Universe. The unparalleled results you see in your skin knows n...