Almost everyone in the world has had to deal with acne problems at some point or another. 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.

Home remedies for acne are almost as numerous 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?

Essentially, acne is a skin condition that is characterized by the clogging of skin pores. When the pores clog, they produce inflamed and non-inflamed lesions. What causes the clogging?

The essential answer is hereditary. If both parents have acne, there is a 75% chance of their children having it. In addition, factors such as stress, sun exposure, seasonal changes and climate can aggravate existing acne inflammation. Working women are more prone to breakouts due to their highly stressful lives in addition to the regular use of pore-clogging makeup.

Home Remedies for Acne

There is a wide variety of over-the-counter drugs available for acne problems. However, we should not overlook natural acne skin care. Here are a few options.

Grated Cucumber: Remedy 1

One of the most effective natural products for the treatment of acne is cucumber. Just grate a cucumber and apply the paste over your face, eyes and neck for about twenty 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

A simple and inexpensive pimple treatment is aspirin. Make a paste by adding one or two drops of water on an aspirin tablet and apply it directly to the lesion. Leave the paste on for a couple of hours and see how it dries up.

Orange Peels: Remedy 3

Another inexpensive treatment can be found in 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. If you have severe acne, like cystic acne, consult with a professional. You should always treat chronic acne with the seriousness it deserves.