COCONUT OIL

I posted about this in the blackheads and non-inflamed forum (under: Coconut Oil/magic?). Please check it out there for details.

I am so amazed at this stuff.
Unless you are allergic to coconuts, you should seriously try this. It is greasy, but the results for me started almost immediately.

good luck!

Coconut oil

I tried the OCM a while ago and it worked for me for a little while. I was using Jojoba, Castor & Tea Tree. I had also tried some oil cleansers from some high end brands, also really liked them for a little while. But, as seems to happen with me, things only work for a little while and then the breakouts are back.
I have had very good overall success getting some electrolysis (to eliminate tiny ingrown hairs that you can't even see, but are a big part of my skin issue), and having facials and PCA brand sensi-peels from an awesome esthetician. I am using great products (mostly PCA) and having monthly treatments which is making a big difference. But, I just discovered something that has really made my skin great! I have only been using it for about 5 days, but WOW! I hope it lasts.
I have gone to organic virgin coconut oil as my moisturizer, and sometimes for OCM. I use lavender essential oil for inflamed spots and my skin is glowing!
I still love my PCA serum and treatment lotion for PIH discoloration, but this coconut oil and lavender are more effective than anything else I have ever tried. They work, and SO FAST! I know the same things don't work for everyone, but I recommend you look into coconut oil and all the great health benefits, it is reviewed on acne.org too. It is good for eating too.

Acne Dressing / Acne patch

I ordered some of these online from HK (can't find them anywhere else).
I haven't used them yet, but they looked so cool. I thought it would help when I get those ones I want to pick.
Anyone tried them? what do you think?
Do they work on breakouts that haven't come to a head?
Do you need to carefully poke them first so the pimple is open (probably not too great for my skin)?
I need to do as little damage to my skin as possible, it scars too easily.

I would love to hear what you think, if you have used them.

Finally, my skin looks beautiful

Hey everyone, thought I would share what has finally worked for my sensitive, acne-prone, oily skin and all my pih.
I have tried all sorts of things over the last 5-6 years since developing acne. I have always had it worst in the "beard" area. I am not overly hairy, and the hair on my face is mostly lighter than my skin and not noticeable. I had lots of doctors and skin care professionals tell me it must be hormonal. I tried testing for allergies and going on restrictive, natural cleansing diets. I tried all sorts if natural supplements and topicals. I tried Isolaz treatments and facials. I tried the acne lamp (red & blue mixed -I think it is better when just one light is used at a time). I tried rx topicals, fancy expensive ones and drugstore varieties. I tried all sorts of AHA and BHA products, lactic acid and azealaic for the marks left on my skin. I probably over did it with my experiments.
I finally went on low dose doxycyclin, and am slowly going off of it now. I don't know how much it helped, I have been on it for about 5-6 months and didn't really see much change until a few weeks after starting my current routine. I don't think the doxy hurt though.
I finally found a really great esthetician who specializes in darker skins and difficult skin. I have light-olive skin with highly active melanin; so I tan easily and I discolor with the slightest wound/breakout.
She uses PCA skin professional products for peels and facials, and I have been getting them every 2-3 weeks (peels or mini-facials). I also started using PCA skin products: oily cleanser, clearskin, true tone, après peel, etc (look up their website, their products are great).
I also (on her recommendation) started monthly electrolysis because my esthetician noticed that many of my breakouts were ingrown hairs! It turns out hormones post-babies was part of the problem, but not in the way most thought. The hormones had changed the texture and thickness of my hairs and they were too course for my skin! The electrolysis has been a major help. I don't get any cysts anymore and almost no breakout of any kind. See if you can find a recommended Electrologist if you go that route. I looked into laser hair removal, but it isn't good for darker skin (especially if the hair is light).
Sorry to write such a monster post, but I wanted to share what is working for me. Maybe it will help you. Oh, I also use the ANSR light about 4x week and for spot treatments (haven't needed spot treatment in a while).
You can see my product list in my signature.
Best luck to all!

Current products

I am currently having very nice success with PCA skin products and professional PCA peels. These products have completely changed my skin, and I think I have tried almost everything!
I also use the ANSR red/blue light a few times a week.
I am currently using mineral makeup by colorscience and the best primer ever: Alison Raffaele face forward primer - acne response.
Just thought I would share, as my skin is looking super clear and heathy.
I have been using these products for a few months and I have had 3 PCA peels 2-3 weeks apart generally. I have also been getting electrolysis on the cheek area once a month for about 4-5 months to rid myself of ingrown hairs and cystic acne that was resulting.