I went to the derm last month and was given Clenia foaming face wash, plexion (a mask with sulfur), and also retin-a micro 0.1%. She also changed my birth control from ortho tri-cyclen to estrostep-fe. She said that ortho tri-cyclen was probably one of the things that was making me break out. She said that estrostep and yasmin were the two best for acne. I don't have really bad acne. I guess that you could call it mild. However, I do have extremely oily skin (which bothers me a great deal). The plexion mask has worked wonders for that. I have also been using jojoba oil at night for a moisturizer, which seems to be helping too. My skin is looking much better, but the derm said it would take at least 2 months for results to really begin showing.

Thanks for the responses! So far, my new regime has made my skin a little bit dry/peely--especially around my mouth area. On the plus side, I have not had any new cysts since I started!

Bordergirl - Like you, I really like the Rosac cream...it goes on very smoothly and I can still apply moisturizer and make-up over it. I have never been diagnosed with rosacea, but I have combination skin and very rosie cheeks, so it is a possibility. If this cream helps with my blackheads like you said, I will use it forever!!! :)

eve - Did you experience a lot of dryness when you first started using Clenia and Retin-A Micro? How are you doing on the Estrostep FE birth control? I like OTC at the moment...especially since I am finally using the brand name after 2 horrible months on generic! :rolleyes: I am going to give it until June to see if it helps or hinders my skin! Best of luck and keep us posted! :angel:

So far so good on the estrostep. I think it's still too soon to tell. The clenia did not dry me out, but the retin-a micro did cause some mild peeling and redness. The jojoba oil (which I bought at a health food store) helps a lot with that. It is one of the best moisturizers that I have ever used. Good luck!!

Hey eve24! Sorry it took me awhile to respond. Glad you are doing well on the estrostep BCP. :wave:

To update, I have been following the regime from my first post for a little over 1 week. I also apply a couple drops of jojoba oil on my skin before I apply my makeup in the AM. It does really help with the redness and peeling of my skin! So far, I have not had any new cysts...just a couple of small whiteheads on my chin. The only thing I am trying to get rid of right now is some of the scarring from past breakouts. I really hope things don't get worse after a couple weeks due to an initial breakout! :rolleyes: Keep your fingers crossed for me and my skin!!! :)