Hello,

So if ANYONE could give me some advice that would be so great!!

All of a sudden, i started getting an abnormal amount of acne. Starting about a year ago, my face has just constantly been breaking out. I cant remember the last time my skin was clear. I never used to get acne hardly at all, and now it's just constant, i would call it mild or moderate. I am 19 years old and i am female.

I exercise 5 times a week (or more) and drink an insane amount of water a day. I usually drink 4 or 5 green teas a day as well (decaffeinated).

I use vichy face wash to wash my face at night, and african black soap to wash it in the morning. I moisturize immediately after washing with aveeno positively radiant daily moisturizer. I have a habit of picking/popping, but im actively trying to stop that.

Im also on tri-cycln birth control and im going on my 4th month with little to no improvement.

My diet is also relatively healthy with a couple cheat days here and there.

I have NO IDEA what is causing this sudden acne, but any advice would be so so helpful, as this is not normal for me.