Hi and welcome Logan, I had bad acnee and what helped me was (at home) dermabrassions. I was doing it for my wrinkles but noticed it was working on my acne. It really digs the stuff out of my pores as well as sheds the dead skin cells that block pores and thus cause acne. The blotting papers are a great idea as well. Good luck I hope this helps . Oh, yeah good luck with the girl too!!!!!!!!!