Accutane has its benefits and downsides. You will dry out like a lizard while you're on the medication, but once you're done it's pretty good.
Sleeping with a CLEAN towel on your pillow every night has been said to work.
Don't believe the people saying food has nothing to do with it. Drink LOTS of water, avoid chocolate and fatty foods and you WILL notice a difference (I sure have since I cut out all drinks except alcohol and water, and all fast food
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Finally, get a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer that WORKS. I recommend Lush, their products are flawless and you'll find a representative who will tailor a perfect skin care regimen to your needs (Trust me, I used to work there).
That should be all. I'm not the clearest-faced kid in the world (I'm so oily during the summer but so dry during winter), but I used to be hella gross until I figured my **** out.