All around the world, people suffer from minor to mayor acne problems. For this reason, there is a large market for acne treatment products. There are OTC drugs available for acne problems, but there are also other options.

Lately, home remedies and natural treatments have become just as popular as OTC drugs. Some are effective and others are just myths. In this text, however, we will focus on the basic causes of acne and then on how to treat it effectively with natural products.

What causes 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 causes the clogging?

The basic answer is genetics. If both parents have acne, there is a 75% chance of their children having it. Stress, sun exposure, seasonal changes, climate and other daily factors can aggravate existing acne inflammation. It seems that working women seem to have a higher chance of acne breakouts due to higher stress level and pore-clogging makeup.

Natural Acne Treatments

There are a range of over-the-counter drugs available for acne treatment. However, there is something to be said for natural acne skin care. Here are a few alternatives.

Grated Cucumber: Remedy 1

Cucumber is one of the most effective natural products for the treatment of acne. For this remedy, apply grated cucumber over your face, eyes and neck for about 20 minutes. The cucumber paste will soothe your skin and, if used regularly, it will eliminate blackheads and clogged pores.

Aspirin Paste: Remedy 2

Aspirin is a useful and inexpensive pimple treatment. Place one or two drops of water on an aspirin tablet, form a paste and apply it directly to the blemish. Within a few hours, the pimple will dry out.

Orange Peels: Remedy 3

Orange peels are another inexpensive home remedy for the treatment of acne. 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 remedies are most effective for mild acne and occasional pimples. More severe forms of acne require professional treatment. Chronic acne, however, is a serious condition and should be taken seriously.