Since I was a teenager, I always had oily skin accompanied by zits/pimples –all over my face!
I've used a lot of products over the years ranging from eskinol facial cleansers (with Dalacin C), to Neutrogena facial scrubs, maxi peel, to no avail. My skin doesn't clear up.
A friend recommended I take a birth control pills (the one I have is Diane.) I've read somewhere that one of the causes of pimples is hormonal imbalance and taking birth control pills will help. I started taking it and at the same time, I used a treatment set called Obagi by Kevlo (soap, toner, sunblock, cream) which I bought from a friend.
After 1-2 mons I've seen amazing changes in my face. My pimples are gone, even the marks and how my skin glows! As of now, I still am taking pills (Diane) but I just use the soap from the OBAGI set. It has been a year since my dreadful experience and I am now enjoying a clear skin free from zits.
Just a thought though (which was the thing I haven't done), always consult with a dermatologist before trying anything. I am just happy that my discovery of the pill and the Obagi set worked miracles in me.