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. 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 even longer than most traditional treatments. All you have to do is ask around and you'll hear several recipes for acne home remedies. And, despite what you may think, a lot of these recipes 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 & Hydration

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

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 is hydration and proper diet good for your acne skin care, but also for your overall health.

Acetylsalicylic Acid or Acid Salicylic as Acne Medication

Salicylic Acid has been used as an important ingredient in many acne creams. It causes the skin cells to shed more easily, opens clogged pores, 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. But, be warned. Products containing this ingredient usually contain higher concentration levels which also make it more effective than simple aspirin tablets.

If you decide that you'd like to try using aspirin to treat your skin problems then 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 to be used, simply apply it all over your face or to 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, do not use this type of mask as it can cause irritation.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a common ingredient used in Australia to treat dandruff and Candidiasis. It is a potent antiseptic and can be used to 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 on your skin. 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.