The Acne Battle Book

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Can Acne Products Make Your Acne Worse?

If you’re anything like me - you have probably tried hundreds of different acne products to try and get rid of your acne. Some products just don’t seem to work at all, some seem to work a little bi...

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Ways To Effectively Shrink Large Pores

Pores, they are everywhere in our body. Isn’t it annoying when we see models who have little to no pores only to be disappointed as our own pores seem to appear extremely noticeable? The truth is, ...

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Rosehip Oil For Acne Scars & How To Use

One of the best feelings is hopping out of the shower and reaching for your favorite serums that will hydrate and penetrate your freshly open pores. But oftentimes it might be hard to decide which ...

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How to Prevent Acne When You Quit Birth Control Pills

By: Samantha Rizzo   Everyone with acne who’s on birth control probably wonders from time to time: how do I prevent a breakout when I stop the birth control pill? Birth control is commonly presc...

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Ferulic Acid and What It Does For Your Skin

What is Ferulic Acid? Ferulic acid is an ingredient that is great at 'prevention.' This ingredient does a great job at deflecting outside factors that are constantly trying to harm our skin. Ferul...

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Which Cleansing Method Is Best? How To Properly Wash Face To Prevent Acne

By: Samantha Rizzo Did you know that your cleansing routine can make or break the rest of your skincare? It’s true, and if you want to know how to get rid of acne, you must know how to properly ...

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Top Benefits Of Pumpkin For Skin & Acne

Why Is Pumpkin Great For The Skin? While pumpkin flavored treats are popular in the fall, did you know that pumpkin has amazing benefits for your skin too? Natural Exfoliator Pumpkins fruit contain...

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Acne Getting Worse On A Vegan Diet? Here's What You Need To Do

By Samantha  Veganism is becoming more popular now, for good reason. People are becoming more conscious of where (and who) their food comes from, the environmental repercussions of a destructive,...

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Microneedling VS. Chemical Peels for Acne Scars

Microneedling and chemical peels are two skin treatments that can help to reduce the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and dark marks. The one challenge you may face is choosi...

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Why Skincare Shouldn't Be Gendered

By Brandon  Human skin has almost the same structure, no matter your gender. Although there are minor differences, it is not enough to have a need for gender-focused skincare or beauty products. Th...

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Why The Skin Neutrality Movement May Be More Empowering Than The Skin Positivity Movement

By Brandon On social media, the skin positivity movement has blossomed and has been a space for people with skin conditions to embrace their real and normal skin. If you check out the #skinpositivi...

Accutane Purge

My Accutane Purge Experience The Drug of Last Resort

My acne had been bothering me for a year, so I decided to go on Accutane. Here's my experience with Accutane and whether I had the dreaded Accutane Purge and side effects. 

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How Much Skincare Product You Should Really Be Using?

When it comes to skincare, do you know how much you should use?  Most likely, most people probably use more than what is needed when it comes to their skincare regimen. Taking a look at most cosmet...

Mistakes That Make Acne Worse

HUGE Mistakes That Can Make Acne Worse

by Samantha We spend countless hours and dollars trying to clear acne make our skin as glowy and flawless as we imagine it to be in our dreams, and yet we can still undo all our hard work just ...

Birth Control Side Effects

Birth Control Pills For Acne Worth It? Side Effects & Effectiveness

If you are thinking of different treatments for your acne, the birth control pill is probably something you have looked into (especially if you've come across this article). Some people who have t...