LynC - I am only a month into a different bcp and my once oily hair has improved, and my spots have gone and my skin is almost, almost dewy!  And, whilst I am not in the first flush of youth, I really do think I look a bit younger!  I was looking very wrinkled, ashen and decrepit for a while!  I'm sure I read on a US site that hrt in whatever form helps to keep us young looking.  Enjoy your bloom!
Snapple.