I've had terrible acne for 10 years, removing sugar (sucrose, hfcs, even maple syrup and honey - the last one due to allergy) and trans fats from my diet really did the trick.
Idk why people with acne get so angry when someone recommends healthier diet. Junk food destroys our intestinal health, which is VERY important to our immunity. The weaker our immune system is, the more susceptible we are to viruses and bacterias (so, acne), especially when you have oily skin (but I have always had dry skin, so it can happen to everyone).
Not to mention that pre-packaged food can really mess with our hormones (see plastic, cans etc.).

Retinoids did **** for me, were only a temporary solution. Changing my diet>>>>>

Retin-A/Tretinoin and azelaic acid saved my life
It might take some time at first, by my skin slays so much now. I still do get the rare pimple every now and then but it lasts a day or two at most. I intend to continue using retinoids for the rest of my life since its cheap and it's amazing for anti aging. Trying to serve porcelain statue when I'm older Wear your sunscreen, kids!

Well I use expensive skin care so yes it is but I have the worst blackheads on my nose and nothing will allow them to go away

Nope. And I've literally tried EVERYTHING and nothing seems to help. If any of y'all have any tips I'd take my wig off.

This is what I use for my nose . I leave it on for about 15 minutes, and then start rubbing the product in, and a lot of the "gunk" will come out and reduce the appearance by a lot. None those pore strips and śhit ever worked for me. This saved me

Not at all, but people always look me in my face and tell me I do for some reason

Try Paula's Choice. Their products are amazing .

I consume a large quantity of animal flesh on a daily basis and yes my skin is clear

yes I'm a vegan

This is a basic rundown of the best (scientifically proven) skincare ingredients to help with each type of skin issue. You want to look for the following ingredients in your skincare products, and i've listed them in general order of the most effective to least effective (but the least effective will still help):

Acne:
1) Tretinoin/Retin A in 0.1% concentration, then 0.05% then 0.025% (prescription only)
2) Next generation Retinoids (can be found in over the counter products like Sunday Riley's Luna oil and Retinoid 2% from The Ordinary)
3) Retinol 2%/1% (in hundreds of beauty products, but make sure it lists the %)
4) Salicylic acid, preferably 2% (in tons of products)

And also:
5) Regularly cleansing your face to remove excess dirt and oil
6) Avoiding products containing comodogenic ingredients (e.g. shea butter)

Hyperpigmentation:
1) Hydroquinone 4% (Prescription only, this ingredient is head and shoulders above the rest)
2) Alpha Arbutin (followed by Arbutin and Beta Arbutin which are slightly less effective)
3) Vitamin C serum in as high a % as possible
4) Kojic acid/liquorice extract/bearberry extract
??) Peptides that interrupt melanin production in cells (this is new technology, no consensus yet on how effective it is)

If you're looking to clear acne, the rough timeframe it will take most things to work is 2-4 weeks.

If you're looking to solve hyperpigmentation issues, you'll only start seeing results within around 3 months.

I do get pimples, white/blackheads, etc. mainly on my nose and forehead, but nothing major.

Yes! I love skin care! I never get pimples and I glow under the sun!