The Acne Battle Book

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Top Benefits Of Pumpkin For Skin & Acne

Putting pumpkin on your face may sound silly, but it actually has a lot of benefits that people don't know about.  It's packed with natural enzymes, vitamins A and C, zinc, and beta carotene, with...

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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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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...

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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

We all work hard to keep acne at bay, but sometimes we sabotage our skin without even realizing it! Over-exfoliating, skipping sunscreen, or using harsh products might seem harmless at first—but th...

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...

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Best Ingredients to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation

If you’ve found this post, you’re probably suffering from some annoying hyperpigmentation that you’re looking to get rid of. While it can be tricky finding the right ingredients and products that w...

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PIE and PIH: How To Treat Erythema Effectively

What is Post-Inflammatory Erythema (and How To Get Rid of It) When it comes to finding the right solution for your skin concerns one of the very first steps should be identifying the type of scarri...

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How Does Stress Affect Acne? Ways To Treat Stress Acne

By Kali Kushner   Do you sometimes feel embarrassed facing people while you’re developing acne? Having acne free skin is something we may desire,  however it's possible we can become stressed out w...

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How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Acne?

Can apple cider vinegar cure acne?  While apple cider vinegar doesn't have many direct studies, the compounds found in ACV may help treat and prevent acne when used right! Raw, Organic apple c...

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What To Mix Vitamin C With In Skincare?

Why does Ingredient Mixing Matter? There are so many amazing skin care ingredients out there and while we may want to soak up all of the benefits, we have to remember that not all ingredients pair ...

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How To Tell Dehydrated Skin from Dry Skin

What's Dehydrated Skin? Dehydrated skin is a skin condition that is usually temporary and can be caused by environmental factors, medications, and lifestyle.  The most common skin condition is dehy...

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The Science Behind Double Cleansing For Acne

Cleansing is arguably one of the most important steps in your skin care routine, and cleansing properly is even more important. We cleanse our skin to wash away makeup, dead skin cells, environment...

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Does Honey Work For Acne? Here's The Benefits

Does Honey Help Acne? By Kali Kushner Honey, the well touted cure for almost everything including acne.   Honey has been used for centuries in face serums, and other household remedies.  In our sea...