Many acne sufferers will and have tried everything to get their acne under control. The treatment of choice is usually an OTC cream or prescription. However, a new and safer trend is making its way to consumers - natural acne treatments.

Most natural acne treatments have been around longer than traditional treatments. Ask anyone and they will give you one or more acne home remedy recipes. 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 short list that reviews three of the most effective natural acne treatments.

Acne Diet and Hydration

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

Water is also a good way to help reduce 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.

Using Salicylic Acid or Acetylsalicylic Acid as Acne Medication

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

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 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, 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 can be used topically. However, it must be diluted since it can lead to irritation. You may also need to use a moisturizer to counteract the dryness brought on by this product.