Almost everyone in the world has had to deal with acne problems at some point or another. Consequently, a large market for acne treatment products has arisen. There are OTC drugs available for acne problems, but there are also other options.

Home remedies for acne are almost as numerous as OTC drugs. Some are effective and others are just myths. However, in this text we will focus on the causes of acne breakouts and a few of the more popular and effective treatments for acne.

What produces acne?

Basically, acne is a skin condition where the pores of the skin become clogged. These pores lead to inflamed (pimples and zits) and non-inflamed lesions (blackheads and whiteheads). What leads to the clogging of the skin pores?

The essential answer is hereditary. Children whose parents have acne are at a higher risk to suffer from it. Other factors such as stress, sun exposure, seasonal changes and climate can worsen an already existing acne problem. It seems that working women seem to have a higher chance of acne breakouts due to higher stress level and pore-clogging makeup.

Natural Treatments for Acne

There are a range of over-the-counter drugs available for acne treatment. However, do not sell natural acne skin care short. These are a few alternatives.

Grated Cucumber: Remedy 1

One of the most effective natural products for the treatment of acne is cucumber. Grate a cucumber and apply it to your eyes, face and neck for about 20 minutes. It will reduce swelling and, if used on a regular basis, it will get rid of blackheads and clogged pores.

Aspirin Paste: Remedy 2

Aspirin is an inexpensive and easy to use pimple treatment. Place one or two drops of water on an aspirin tablet, form a paste and apply it directly to the blemish. Leave the paste on for a couple of hours and see how it dries up.

Orange Peels: Remedy 3

Another inexpensive home remedy is orange peels. Pound an orange peel with a little bit of water against a hard surface (a mortar and pestle work well). Apply the pounded peel on the affected areas.

These natural home remedies work best on pimple and mild acne. More severe forms of acne require professional treatment. Chronic acne, however, is a serious condition and should be taken seriously.