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EVOO is a good moisturizer but I don't think it does anything for scarring. Try Vitamin E: http://www.ehow.com/how_4421581_use-vitamin-acne-s...

If you have insurance, you should see a dermatologist as there are lots of treatments for scar reduction.

Not that I'm aware of. I'm kind of a natural skincare freak and I've never heard of that before. It's true though that olive oil has benefits for the skin. Oily skin is prone to have less wrinkles so some women put on olive oil and steam it off - not saying that you should just dump a thing of oil on your face or anything.

Anyway, about your acne scars, aloe vera and tea tree oil is good for skin. Use one or the other. In time they'll fade scars away, but be aware that it's not an overnight miracle. It will take a few months before you start seeing progress. They're relatively inexpensive too and won't be harsh on skin like prescription medications.

I spent years trying to beat my spots and stuff when I was in my teens, but I soon regretted it, because through the desperation for a clearer skin, I instead made my problems worse by damaging the skin and leaving it weaker, and thus, more vulnerable. Think about it. Your skin is a barrier protecting you against all those invaders from outside. If you go washing it with really hot water, hoping that you'll beat the spots, then you're wrong. You're just going to damage the skin and lose out to those external invaders thanks to weaker skin. Accept that your spots are caused by hormones, and adjust your diet - less sugars etc. The damage from internal reasons is unavoidable if it's from the hormones, so you must accept it. All you can do is avoid damaging the skin, and as a result, you'll lessen the chance of scarring it and leaving it more vulnerable to invaders - which will cause boils and terrible puss spots. When washing, try a gentle foaming face wash with Witch Hazel in it. Don't be hungry for quick results, so don't dispense so much that it covers your face like shaving foam! Do this, once with your shower, then, if you need it, moisturise with E45 lotion. I find the light body milk one very useful. This will prevent cracking and soreness, and won't clog you up. You'll look much fresher, cleaner, and your skin will breath good. Remember, don't use too much. Don't use so much you shine horribly, or you'll just clog up again, thus need another wash. Take it easy, wash calmly once in the shower (don't care about night as a full day to recover from the abrasion of washing is necessary for the skin), then let your body heal the skin. A strong barrier is one's only chance. So forget the image problem, as it's made much worse in the process with desperate efforts. Good luck.