The Acne Battle Book

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

Finding the right skincare for acne-prone skin can be challenging, but understanding comedogenic ratings makes it easier.  This guide breaks down the top pore-clogging ingredients, their comedogen...

Dermaroller 101: Everything you need to know!

A dermaroller is a microneedling tool with tiny needles that boost collagen production by creating micro-injuries in the skin. It helps improve acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and stretch marks. ...

What is L-Ascorbic Acid? What are its benefits?

What is L-Ascorbic Acid? What are its benefits?

Vitamin C, specifically L-Ascorbic Acid, is a powerhouse in skincare due to its ability to regenerate cells, build collagen, and fade hyperpigmentation. Known for its antioxidant properties, Vitami...

How To Use Retinol For Acne & Acne Scars

How To Use Retinol For Acne & Acne Scars

Creating a skincare routine for acne and scarring can feel overwhelming, but incorporating retinol can help address both concerns. Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, speeds up skin cell turnover and red...

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Is A Damaged Skin Barrier To Blame For Acne?

Did you know that your skin barrier could be the culprit that people overlook behind your acne breakouts? This protective layer of your skin has an important job of keeping irritants out and hydrat...

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How To Get Rid Of Hyperpigmentation

Struggling with dark spots or uneven skin tone? Hyperpigmentation which are those those stubborn dark marks left behind by acne or aging can feel impossible to fade. The good news is that with the ...

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How To Layer Banish Skin Care Products

Layering skincare products does't have to be complicated! In general you want to layer products from the thinnest and most watery, to the thickest.  Here we'll break down the order to use and layer...

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How To Choose The BEST Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C isn't just for your immune system, it’s a skincare superstar! This powerhouse ingredient brightens skin, fades dark spots, boosts collagen, and fights signs of aging. But with so many vi...

Is Chemical Or Physical Exfoliation Better?

Exfoliation is the key to clearer and smoother skin. It works by removing dead skin cells to boost skin turnover and it helps your skincare products work better.  However you may be surprised to k...

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How to Treat Acne Overnight: Getting Rid Of Acne

I know we wish we could put on some products, and wake up with completely clear skin in teh morning. While acne can’t vanish completely overnight, the right products can make a difference! From so...

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Does Fat Cause Acne?

After eliminating dairy, my skin cleared up—until I started breaking out again, worse than before. Could high-fat foods like avocados and hummus be the culprit? Research shows a connection between ...

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How To Treat Each Type Of Acne

Did you know there are 11 types of acne, and each requires a different treatment? Treating blackheads isn’t the same as managing cystic acne, and sometimes, skin conditions like rosacea or milia ar...

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Best Ingredients For Acne With Proven Results

Acne is the most common skin condition worldwide, and with so many products and treatments available, it’s tough to know what really works. From well-known ingredients like salicylic acid and retin...

Skincare Routine for Oily Skin - Simple and Effective

Struggling with oily, acne-prone skin? This guide covers everything you need for a clear, balanced skin. We'll cover cleansing tips, acne treatments like retinol, glycolic acid exfoliation,  moistu...

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Banish's Recycling Program - Make Every Day Earth Day By Recycling And Reusing

Earth Day is an annual celebration in which various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection, but every day we can practice reducing waste to support the enviro...