Many acne sufferers will and have tried everything to get their acne under control. OTC creams and prescription medication are often used. More recently, the "natural trend" has become a popular way of treating all kinds of health issues - natural acne treatments.

Most natural acne treatments have been around longer than traditional treatments. All you have to do is ask around and you'll hear several recipes for acne home remedies. And no matter what you may think, some of these home remedies are actually quite effective in treating acne.

Natural acne treatments are ingested or applied topically and may include ingredients such as herbs or plants. Here is a review of three of the most effective natural acne treatments.

Acne Diet and Hydration

Modifying your diet to incorporate Vitamin C, Vitamin A and essential fatty acid sources is a good way to deal with acne.

Water intake is also an effective way of helping reducing the appearance of acne in the skin. By drinking water you can help your body maintain itself hydrated and eliminate wastes either through perspiration or urine. Both hydration and proper dieting are good for your health and for your acne skin care.

Salicylic Acid or Acetylsalicylic Acid as Acne Medication

Salicylic Acid is commonly used as an important ingredient in many acne creams. It opens clogged pores, causes the skin cells to shed more easily, and neutralizes bacteria. In certain concentrations it has also been known to help reduce hyperpigmentation.

If you prefer using an inexpensive acne treatment then a good alternative to products containing salicylic acid is aspirin. However, skin care products containing this ingredient are more effective than simple aspirin tablets because they offer a higher concentration of salicylic acid.

If you prefer using aspirin, then you can use it as an exfoliant or in a mask. To make it into a mask, simply dissolve 3 or 4 adult aspirins with a tablespoon of water and make a paste. Once the paste is ready, apply it all over your face or on the affected area.

You can also add yogurt and/or honey to make the aspirin mask thicker in consistency. If you are allergic to aspirin, do not use this type of mask as it can cause irritation.

Tea Tree Oil

This oil has been used extensively in Australia to treat dandruff and Candidiasis (or thrush). It is considered to be a potent antiseptic and can be used to treat acne. Its results are comparable to benzoyl peroxide but take longer to present themselves.

Tea tree oil is used as a topical treatment. However, you should first dilute it before applying because if not, it may cause irritation. You may also need to use a moisturizer to counteract the dryness brought on by this product.