I'm 18, I know it's hormonal because there's really no other explanation. The one other reason I think I was breaking out so badly is because of my foundation, I can't use liquid foundation anymore, it doesn't matter if it's non-comedegenic, or mineral or anything, I'm so prone to acne that any kind of liquid will overtime just clog my pores.

Hey,

Yes. It might be one of the cause. It was my problem too. Most contraceptive pills help release female hormones and yes it might be one of the factors. I used to have a flawless skin when I was using birth control and after I stopped it pimples and acne grew on my all over my face and I suffered for almost a year I tried to use everything, researched everything, natural, from not washing the skin to washing it, healthy diet, believe me I've done it all!!! but none seems to take effect. I planned to see a dermatologist but the thing that worries me is the drug that they are giving has a bad side-effect in the liver. So I let my face break out tried to dump every cosmetics I used on my face. Now I'm only using a PH balance facial wash, anti-bacterial facial cleanser, and a pearl cream (chinese face cream). I used Dermovate cream (a cream that cures dermatitis and acne) to cure my pimples and an expensive skin lightening lotion for my blemishes. Now I am seeing results. But results varries due to your skin type and activities. Most likely you have to let all your pimples and acne out. There's nothing you can doo about it for the mean time not unless you see a dermatologist for that. But most likely it is caused by hormonal inbalance due to contraceptive pills stoppage.

And by the way stop using any cosmetics on your face. It will make everything worst! If you'll use a chinese pearl cream it will also serve as your foundation. By the way what is your skin color or your nationality?

Well, I realized it wasn't the cosmetics, it was my conditioner, I was using it as a leave in and it was creating build up, my skin type is oily, so naturally my scalp is oily, it was mixing in with the build up and creating acne, it's healing now though. The best thing you can do for your skin is drink water, wear sunscreen, and deep clean/exfoliate/use masks. Most people try to take the natural way and it may work for a while, however, acne never really goes away with this method. The best way is to stay positive and use the topical agents out there, they're created to help the skin so using them is beneficial. I'm training to be an esthetician, so I know a crapload about skin care. However, I do believe some of my acne (around the chin, jawline) is hormonal and I'm trying my best to control it.