Beating hormones/stress/2nd puberty!

I’ve (29f) had fairly good skin most of my life. Had cystic acne occasionally, but that mostly plagued my back. A few months after a big breakup my skin went haywire. I was getting cystic pimples all right next to each other. Nothing I did seemed to make a difference. I got off birth control pills, which I had been on for almost 15 years straight. I got a prescription from my doctor for benzamycin as well. Here’s my current routine: Morning: nothing! Evening: cold cream, La Roche Posay gentle foaming cleanser, Kroger hydrating water gel (as good as Neutrogena hydro boost and a fraction of the cost) Every few days I also use La Roche Posay salicylic acid cleanser in the shower, and I use the benzamycin maybe two or three times a week. I think getting off the pill was the thing that made the most difference. I still have some scarring, but I’m feeling so much better! submitted by /u/IllustriousStudent49 [link] [comments]