The Acne Battle Book

The Great Mystery: Acne and Gluten

The Great Mystery: Acne and Gluten

 Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers     Every once in a while, the health community comes together to demonize an ingredient.  Soy has had its day,  MSG is in the books, and now gluten is under attac...

15 Steps for Flawless Acne Coverage

  Anyone who has ever had acne knows that makeup can either be your best friend, or your worst enemy. The right amount of makeup, done with the right technique and the right tools can disguise the...

The Importance of Topical Antioxidants

 Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers     You probably already know how damaging inflammation can be for the skin. In fact, inflammation appears to be at the root of all acne - although not always infl...

Pore Strips: Are They Safe to Use?

 Guest Blog By Vegan Acne Sufferers   The other day I was out for a walk with a friend, when we got on the topic of pore strips. He was talking about how gratifying it was to rip out those blackhea...

How To Moisturize Oily Skin In The Summer

Hot weather does not mean we do not need to moisturize skin in the summer.  Instead, moisturizing skin in this season should be emphasized more as the fierce sun can cause damaged and dehydrated sk...

Acne Patches: Do They Work?

 Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers?     You may be wondering what an acne patch is - I certainly was when I first heard of them. No, they're not like a nicotine patch you put on your arm and sudden...

Supplements for Acne

  There's a world of supplements out there. If you've ever walked past the supplements aisle at a health food store you know just what I'm talking about. There's a supplement out there for everyth...

Should You Pat or Rub Your Skin Care Products In?

 Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers    Everywhere you go, you're told you need to pat your skin care products in because it helps the product to absorb better, that somehow this patting motion helps...

How to Manage Pregnancy Acne

By Britt Hensel Being pregnant comes with a slew of changes to the body, however, acne is one that is not talked about as freely as the glowing skin and precious baby bump. Hormonal changes are a ...

How To Get Rid Of Milia

   If you've never been unfortunate enough to have milia, you don't know the perplexing struggle of trying to get rid of them - and keep them away. Milia seems to be very common in my family, so i...

Green Tea and Oatmeal Mask for Acne

  My concerns about trying out a DIY scrub or mask is that... 1. It needs to be EASY otherwise I'd much rather grab a mask already made for me to save time. Especially if I need to get to bed alre...

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Blackheads: How to Get Rid of Them

Blackheads are super common and a problem that a lot of people have dealt with at some point.   We get a lot of questions about blackheads, so here is a guide on why blackheads form and the best wa...

Are Self Tanners Safe?

During the summer, that glistening bronzed look is totally in, but before you start sun bathing to get that glow, please do be aware that too much UV exposure can damage the dna of your skin cells....

Is Spironolactone Right For Me?

Guest Blog By Vegan Acne Sufferers Those of you battling hormonal acne have probably heard of spironolactone. Either it has been recommended to you by a doctor, or you've heard about someone who wa...

The Bottom Line: Is Coconut Oil Comedogenic?

Guest Blog By VeganAcneSufferers Coconut oil. Ah. We either love it or we hate it. But one thing's for sure, we've all heard of it. Coconut oil is something everyone knows about, because of all th...