Acne (acne vulgaris) affects most adolescents to a certain degree. Some adults may also sufferer with the condition, too. Without being bogged down with the details, acne is caused when the skin's hair follicles and pores are blocked by the oils which the skin produces. This oil is produced in greater quantities during puberty as a result of fluctuating hormone levels. Due to the obstructed hair follicles and glands, bacteria builds up and skin inflammation, in the form of whiteheads, blackheads and cysts, results.

There are various types of acne remedy available to you, but your choice of the best acne remedy for you will be determined by several factors. You must consider how severe your acne is, how sensitive your skin is, and your views on natural remedies, before you proceed with an acne treatment or new remedy for acne.

It must also be oted that it is a good ideas to consult a dermatologist sooner rather than later in order to ensure that the acne cure that you are attempting will not end up doing more harm than good. 

A natural acne remedy is one that contains only natural ingredients and dues not rely on chemical constituents for its effectiveness. The first form of natural acne remedies were ones that used plants, herbs and spices in their original form. Plants such as nettles, dandelions and walnut leaves have traditionally been used as a herbal acne remedy. It is difficult to assess the effectiveness of such acne cures, but some people swear that they are great at getting rid of spots and pimples. Most of them are relatively safe to try, as they are based on natural substances, but if you are in any doubt, then you need to seek the advice of a medical specialist.

Lots of these acne home remdies can be easily produced in your own kitchen, but there are companies who manufacture natural acne remedies on a larger scale. The natural ingredients are often combined with preservatives and other ingredients, so it's a really good idea to check them carefully before applying themto acne affected areas.

Over the counter remedies are a commonly used form of acne remedy because they are easy to obtain and they are affordable and simple to apply. There are countless numbers of these types of acne treatments on the market, both online and in stores, with more coming out almost weekly. Some are topical - designed to be applied to the acne directly, where as others are to be taken orally. These acne remedies contain a variety of different substances and chemicals. Again, check with a dermatologist and read the label before starting the apply the acne cream or take the acne pills. 

Some acne remedies are only available if they have been prescribed by a doctor or dermatologist. These acne drugs tend to be more powerful and will have side effects that must be taken into account.Retinoid based acne remedies, for example, reduce the skins oil production and can have a drying affect on the skin, but they have been linked with liver damage.

Solving an acne problem is often a matter of trial and error. A pimple remedy that works for ne person, may do nothing for another. In order to get rid of your acne you will need to be both persistent and patient. Choose an acne remedy, test it out, look at the results, then decide whether to keep going with it or try another product or approach.