In my simple opinion, people have different kinds of skins and they should be treated individually. I also have this problem wherein  I have been saving money for the consultation and foreseeing treatment.

The acid peel can be good but are there any side effects of it?

What really is annoying for me is that I have more issues with having breakouts now close to forty years old than I did when i was a teen.  My diet is better than it used to be, but I don't exercise as regularly and don't drink as much water.  I'm thinking that has something to do with it.

I have the same problem and it is a combination of hormones and stress. I can only get rid of so much stress and the hormones I have been dealing with since I was a teen. I would like to see some suggestions on how to combat this as well.

I know your frustration. It could very well be stress and I know that has happened to me before. However, I found out I was allergic to peanuts, which was the source of my breakouts. I was eating peanut butter or food with peanut products very often. So, I would suggest going to see a doctor to rule out other causes.