Ok can you say water, water, water, drink lots of water. What you put into your body is going to affect what comes out. I used to use all the over the counter stuff, then went to the Dr, then Proactive came out which was the best thing I used out of all the other stuff, but still didn't cut it. But then I started paying attention to what I eat and drink and my skin has been a lot better. I also started using a product called Arbonne. It is completely 100% Vegan freindly, no animal bi-products and no animal testing, no alcohol, no harsh chemicals. My skin did a huge turn around. Also be sure to change your bed sheets at least once a week, your pillow is a breeding ground for dirt, oil, and bacteria, and your face is on that every night. Do not over expholiate your skin, if you dry out your skin your body will think it needs to produce more oil. If you use hair spray try to keep it off your face and put a towel on your back with spraying it on. I still have the monthly break out issue, and when I am on IV's, but other than that my skin looks soooo much better!!!