In the past, it was difficult to find a good home treatment for acne.  Fortunately today we have many excellent over the counter acne treatments that are easy to find, easy to use and highly effective at eliminating acne.

Acne is a common problem for both young people and adults.  Acne does not discriminate and appears to affect all ages, races and genders alike.  The fact that this skin condition is so common means that acne treatments are readily available everywhere.

Some home treatments for acne are more extreme than others.  Depending on the severity of your acne, you may be seeking a milder treatment or something more indepth.  Before you decide on a remedy, consider all of your options and find out what is available to you and suits your condition, skin type, and lifestyle the best.

First Things First - Good Hygene is Essential

It may sound like common sense, but good hygene is essential in discouraging acne in the first place.  To keep your pores clean and lessen the likelihood of an outbreak, wash 2 - 3 times daily with a mild soap.  Do be careful not to overwash as that tends to cause the skin to make more oil which will only further aggrevate your condition.

Benzoyl Peroxide Home Treatments

If you go to any store and look at the over the counter acne treatments, you will probably find that many of them are Benzoyl Peroxide based.  Brands like Clearasil and BENZAC are popular, but there are many others as well.  Benzoyl Peroxide is a topical medication that you apply on your skin and works by unclogging the pores to prevent the cycle of acne.  Many people find that Benzoyl Peroxide based medications are harsh on the skin while others have no problems with them.  If you have sensitive skin, you may want to look at other options.

Alpha-Hydroxy Home Treatments

Another type of popular over the counter acne treatment is the alpha-hydroxy acid based products.  This works by burning the top layer of skin in the hopes of removing acne.  Alpha-hydroxy acid is found in many different types and brands of products including moisturizers and eye creams.  This treatment is also considered harsh for sensitive skin types.

Salicyclic acid Home Treatments

Like alpha-hydroxy acid, salicyclic acid works by removing the top layer of skin and can be rather harsh on skin.  You will often find salicyclic acid is the active ingredient in toners and similar products for topical acne.

Natural Acne Home Treatments

If you are looking for a more natural way to cure your acne, there are a number of home remedies that some people swear by.  Many of these involve easy to find things, even some you may already have handy and if you don’t, your local natural health store probably has them:

* Tea tree oil
* Witch Hazel
* Bergamont oil
* Lavender Oil
* Rosewood Oil

As you can see, there are many options when it comes to the home treatment for acne.  Treating your acne at home is simple and inexpensive as well as effective.

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