The Acne Files

Real skin. Real stories. Real solutions.

Welcome to The Acne Files, a space where we break down the chaos of breakouts, skincare myths, and everything in between. Whether you’re dealing with hormonal acne, ingredient confusion, or just trying to understand your skin better, you’ll find honest insights, personal experiences, and acne-safe tips here.

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This is your go-to hub for acne education, skincare ingredient deep dives, and real talk about what actually works (and what definitely doesn’t).

Blemish BABES tip: Be cautious of over-drying your skin!!! I know we might want to throw on all the products at once to get…
Blemish Babe Tip: Azelaic was found to be the most effective in its 20% form…that means you may need a prescription if you want…
Blemish Babe Tip: The oils to absolutely avoid at ALL COSTS include: coconut oil, cotton seed oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, soy bean oil,…
Blemish Babe Tip: If you’re dedicated to investing in your skin, ESPECIALLY with active, strong ingredients, make sure you’re purchasing through an AUTHORIZED RESELLER…
Blemish Babe Tip: Some of my favorite acne-safe sunscreens are by Colorscience. They have a broad range of formulas ranging from matte, glowy, bronzing,…
Blemish BABE tip: Look for a gel-based tretinoin prescription, those often have no pore cloggers. If you are unsure, look at the INACTIVE INGREDIENTS…
Blemish Babe Tip: TIMING MATTERS! Icing a pimple in the early stages will help the most when your friend is first brewing, so don’t…
I used Allara, a hormone specialist app, to work with a hormone doctor who ordered my tests and prescribed medication. If you prefer the…
I’m Gonna Go Ahead and Say It: I Hate Sleepovers With My New Partner And it has nothing to do with him. I’ve had…
Could the flavor-forward, easily identifiable, delicious taste of cinnamon help you on your acne journey? In my experience, I have come to find, yes,…
I freaking love Hypochlorous Acid spray. Okay, so I absolutely love my Pilates classes and going on a run or afternoon walk, but recently,…
Hi Babes,  Hopping on here to talk about some of the Pore Decisions we may be making that are affecting our skin without us…