If you were told that the Pill was going to fix or regulate your hormones to help your acne, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. You were lied to. The Pill shuts down your natural hormone system. So, if your acne started at puberty and was fixed by the Pill, then chances are there were some hefty hormonal drivers behind it. And, when you stop the Pill, those hormonal problems are most likely going to return. Here’s some things that can help.