Acne Issues, end in sight?

Acne has been a major issue for me since maybe 7th or 8th grade. It used to be prominent only in my T-zone aka forehead, nose, and chin. I would comment on how lucky I was that it hadn't spread to my cheeks...yet. Then, once I got to college, it seemed to switch and suddenly I was breaking out all over. I used every cleanser/wash/toner under the sun and nothing had worked for me. I became an addict for buying skincare products. Anytime I saw a commercial or ad for skincare I was sucked in. I would research them and read all the reviews. I don't know how many times I bought a product and thought, wow this will be the one, and it wasn't. It's very disheartening. All I could do was shrug and attempt to cover up my zits with makeup What's worse was hearing friends talk about the one pimple they had or their one scar. When my face is full of breakouts, how am I supposed to respond to you??? My peak, where my acne was at it's worst, was in the last 2 or 3 years. I think it was the combination of continual breakouts AND scars that literally just left me feeling helpless. It didn't help that I was a dancer which meant constant sweat and, if I was performing, sweat with makeup.
There were some instances where a face wash like Neutrogena's Rapid Clear would seem to work for a little bit, but ultimately I would get to a point where my skin would be immune and I'd have to switch to a new product. I even saw a dermatologist for a little bit but she was really expensive and I wasn't seeing any results. Yes, I tried Proactiv several times, no, it didn't work either. I guess my skin is really stubborn. The hardest phase for me was when I was working as a professional dancer and having to put on all my stage makeup, multiple times in the day. My skin never had a chance to breathe. It didn't help either when I would be wearing a wig or accessory that would sit right on a zit, talk about pain. It's a major weak point for me in terms of self-esteem and confidence. Your face, especially in this industry, is "the first thing most people see." Sad to say but I definitely learned of a new side of  certain "friends" when overhearing comments about my acne. I'd call it a low blow but it's really not worth harping on since, at least for me, I've gained a tougher skin from knowing that my acne is an obvious setback.
So, after going through my usual cleanser/toner/mosturizer phase, I finally learned of a new remedy that's actually working. A friend at work told me of natural, at home products that can produce the same if not better results for acne. I did some research, because clearly I was skeptical, and then ultimately decided that I had nothing to lose my trying it. Here's what I use:
Wash/Exfoliater- Dove sensitive soap bar, water, and a little bit of baking soda. In the links provided, you'll see a description of why these products are used. I first rinse my face and clear it of all make up. I used the Dove soap bar as a base on my face. Then, I sprinkle a little bit of baking soda into my hands and mix it with a little bit of water to form a slight paste. I rub it on my face and it actually feels like an exfoliater. After about a minute, I wash it off with warm water.
Toner- 1/3 water, 1/3 witch hazel, and 1/3 apple cider vinegar. Using a cotton ball, I pour a small amount onto the cottonball and wipe my face down. I made a mixture of this and put it in a bottle so I would have to keep combining the products each time.
Moisturizer/Lotion- I don't have a home remedy for this so I just use either Garnier Fructis  Dark Spot Corrector or step 3 in the Olay ProClear line(Complexion Renewal Lotion).
If I spot a breakout, I've been using La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo.

All these products can be found at a local drugstore and I can happily say that I am really seeing an improvement on my skin. Even after just a few days, I saw less breakouts and less redness. You must use a moisturizer or lotion after because you skin can become very dry from the wash and toner. I'm so happy a friend told me about this because I really have seen a change. It's been about a month and I'm definitely going to use this as my main approach for skin care. I can't believe the 'secret' is basically everyday, household items. I don't have completely clear skin but it's a major improvement from the past. At least now my only focus is scars. I couldn't be happier so I HAD to share this with as many people as possible.

Here are 2 links that better explain why these household products work so well:
http://acne.savvy-cafe.com/home-remedies-for-clearing-up-acne-2007-03-26/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/132754-natural-ways-fade-acne-scars/