The Acne Battle Book

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...

Benefits Of Glycolic Acid For Acne & Acne Scars

Glycolic acid is a popular skincare ingredient known for its ability to exfoliate, brighten, and improve skin texture. Learn all the multiple benefits of using glycolic acid in your skincare routin...

Glycerin In Skincare - Why Is It There and What Does It Do?

Discover the benefits of glycerin in skincare! Learn how this plant-based humectant deeply hydrates, strengthens the skin barrier, and soothes acne-prone skin. We love glycerin as a skincare ingred...

What Is Skin Cycling? Here's How To Do It And Why It Could Help Acne

Skin cycling, a 4-night skincare routine created by dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe, alternates treatment and recovery nights to promote healthier skin without over-irritation. The routine includes ...

Aloe Vera For Acne : The Benefits and How To Use

Aloe vera has long been praised for its soothing and healing properties, but it’s also a powerful ally for those struggling with acne and hyperpigmentation. Some of the properties of aloe include l...

Read This Before Taking Doxycycline For Acne

When topical treatments aren’t cutting it for stubborn acne, many turn to oral medications, with doxycycline being a common prescription. This antibiotic works by reducing acne-causing bacteria and...

Melasma: Your Friendly Guide to Understanding and Managing Melasma

Do you deal with patches of discoloration on the skin also known as melasma? Melasma is a persistent skin condition marked by large, brown or gray patches, typically on the face, and is often cause...

How To Take Care of Your Skin With Monkeypox

Monkeypox is part of the smallpox family and usually goes away on its own, though antiviral treatments like TPOXX may be prescribed for symptom relief. It spreads through close contact with an infe...

How To Exfoliate Properly For Clear Skin

Exfoliating can seem intimidating if you’re new to it, but trust me, it’s a total game-changer for your skin. As we age, dead skin cells tend to overstay their welcome, leading to dull, clogged ski...

Stubborn Acne? It Could Be Folliculitis

By: Samantha Rizzo  Have a breakout that just doesn’t seem to go away no matter what you try? It turns out the culprit could be inflamed hair follicles – also known as Folliculitis. Folliculitis, ...

10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Had Bad Acne

by Samantha When I first got acne, it shook me to the core and turned my entire world upside down. I had always enjoyed the luxury of having perfectly aesthetic, clear skin as a teenager (thanks t...

This Product Ruined My Skin in One Night

by Kali Kushner   If you stumbled upon this blog because you're looking for your next holy grail product, you've come to the wrong place. No, today's blog is actually about how one single produ...

Best Products That Work For Acne

If you’re tired of trying product after product and still waking up to new breakouts, you’re not alone! Acne is a common struggle—especially adult acne—and finding the right skincare routine can fe...

Is It Bad To Squeeze Pores On The Nose?

Pores, they're everywhere in our body and a necessary function of our skin. However, we seem to get obsessed with the pores on our face due to images of airbrushed models plastered all across socia...

5 Ways To Stop Picking At Pimples

During my acne journey, one of the hardest things I had to deal with was resisting the urge in popping pimples and picking at my skin. Everyone tells you that you shouldn’t pop your pimples and if...