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

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 may be ingested or applied topically and include herbs, a plant part or even a chemical. Here is a quick review of three of the most effective natural acne treatments.

Hydration and Acne Diet

You can deal with acne by modifying your diet to include Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and essential fatty acids.

Drinking plenty of water is also an effective way of helping reduce the appearance of acne in the skin. It helps hydrate your tissues and eliminate wastes either through perspiration or urine. Not only are hydration and the proper diet good for acne skin care, they are also good for your overall health.

Salicylic Acid or Acetylsalicylic Acid as Acne Medication

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

If you don't want to invest in an expensive acne treatment a more natural alternative to products that contain salicylic acid is aspirin. However, when this acid is found in skin care products it is usually in higher concentrations, and therefore, more effective.

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

If you want to make the mask thicker, you can add yogurt and/or honey to make the aspirin mask. If you are allergic to aspirin, then you should not use this type of mask.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a common ingredient used in Australia to treat dandruff and Candidiasis. It is a potent antiseptic that can be used to help treat acne. In fact, its results are much like those achieved using benzoyl peroxide, however, the results take longer to appear.

Tea tree oil is used as a topical treatment. However, it must be diluted since it can lead to irritation. Once you've finished you should use a moisturizer to counteract the dryness brought on by this product.