Hi guys,

I have been a long time regimen user since I was 17. It essentially eliminated my moderate cheek acne then. I am now 21; however, recently (October) after being essentially clear 3+ years while using the regimen I decided maybe my hormones were all straightened out and I could lay off the regimen and just do cleanser and moisturizer. Wow was I wrong! I started breaking out on my cheeks just like the old days. Gahh! So i said maybe my body just needed time to adjust. But after getting some pretty serious PIH and even mild scarring from the pimples I decided I had to jump back on the regimen in December. My skin is now much improved! However, I now have the dreaded red marks and even some minor scars. I bought Dan's AHA to help with this--and it seems to be working slowly. It actually seems to really help stop acne from forming when paired with the bp. Anyways, I recently started a multivitamin with some zinc in it cause I heard this can help. I always drink tons of water--carry my water container around with me to all classes and constantly fill up! I will attach some pics of myself so you guys can see what I mean. I realize its relatively minor now--but trust me two months back I was hurting! Any suggestions you guys have to help with my red marks and minor scarring. The pics aren't very good quality --I will try to upload some better quality pics later. I really appreciate all the help from this community. Straight on my face looks fine--my problem has always been with the cheeks. And any comment on when you guys acne started to clear?? I am 21 now, hoping my hormonal acne would be gone--guess not! Thanks again guys!!