I am going to give you my opinion but might not be the greatest, are you using any type of acne treatment/wash with Salicylic acid? that could be the possible problem? Are you using a moisturizer? It is best to use this after the shower where the pores can absorb it. And finally maybe it is your diet? These could possibly be or not be the problem. i am not a pro, just trying to give my advice on what the problem could be.