Alternative Acne Treatments

These remedies all have effective properties and do work on all types of acne, however it can still be difficult to know what works best for each individual. It can take a fair amount of time to test and experiment what actually works for you. Your skin can suffer in the mean time with drying and irritation. These treatments will cost more and require either a physician prescription or use of a skin care facility.

• Accutane

Accutane is a physician prescribed medication for acne. Although an effective treatment for many the FDA warns that Accutane may cause depression, liver damage and birth defects, along with a long list of other possible side effects. Patients of this chemical prescription must be under a dermatologist's supervision. It can take up to six months to see results from Acutane. It is a systemic drug so it works from the inside out.

• Light Wave Therapy

Recently, light wave therapy which has been federally approved, uses a narrow-band, high intensity blue light to treat mild to moderate acne. It is primarily used for conditions that have not responded to other acne treatments.

• Retinoid Treatments (vitamin A)

Acne with large painful cystic lesions might require a doctor's prescription treatment of topical retinoid (vitamin A). This can be effective but it can also be harsh and drying.

• A Safe & Natural Approach
Keep in mind that you don't want to confuse your skin with lots of different products as that can add to skin irritation redness. There is no miracle cure for acne so it's best to be as kind to your skin as possible and avoid synthetic chemicals if you can. A healthy diet, plenty of fresh, raw fruit and vegetables and nourishing nuts can do wonders for a tired and troubled skin.

Keep your skin routine gentle and simple and don't use products that confuse your PH balance. If you're interested in keeping to a natural treatment I highly recommend Natural Remedies Clear Skin Gel. With regular use you'll get optimum results and your skin will have a healthy glow.

Natural Acne Treatment

An acne suffer of 10 years who was fed up with expensive medications and doctors that didn't really do much, was passionate about finding a remedy that actually worked on his own acne. It took a few years and a lot of research but he found a holistic natural acne remedy that will clear you acne in about 3 days.