So after having mild cystic acne for about 4 years ive found out how i can control it. Now my skin isnt perfect or flawless but its a huge step up from the 5+ huge, inflamed cysts i would have on my cheeks. Now i get maybe 1 cyst every 4 months and a pimple around my period. My method is simple yet has been so effective for me and i hope it can work for some of you. But anyway into how i control my acne. I wash my face everyday with a moisturizing cream cleanser. Before this i was exfoliating every single day and once i stopped that my skin immedately improved. I moisturize with an oil free moisturizer twice a day and for the occasional break out i mix water and sea salt in a spray bottle and spray it where i need it. I also have slight hyperpigmentation scarring and use Alpha Hydroxe AHA Souffle 12%. Ive found that consistency is key with that. Like i said its very simple but i hope i can atleast help some people and please let me know how this works for you.
Tl;Dr- I wash my face with a cream cleanser daily and exfoliate at most once a week, moisturize twice a day, and use a salt water spray for current break outs.