There is hope -- keep researching, learning and experimenting and you'll find the right treatment for you. Almost 100% of people between the ages of twelve and seventeen have at least occasional breakouts of whiteheads, blackheads or a pimple, now and then. The problem with most acne treatments and acne products is that not everyone reacts the same way to the same treatment; what worked for one may not work for another.

Acne rosacea is a red rash predominantly on the face. There are several different types of acne. In a survey conducted in Great Britain, 95% of 16-year-old males and 83% of 16 year-old females had acne. Nearly 80 percent of people from ages 11 to 30 years have acne, most often on the face, chest and back.

If you've heard that dirty skin causes acne, it doesn't - its a myth. I think the cause of acne is related to our acidic, inflammatory 'standard American diet' (SAD) and that would also influence all of our hormones inlcuding stress hormones. New studies show that during times of high emotional stress, such as during exam time in high school, there are more acne breakouts; so are stress hormones the culprits?

This is a liitle messy but you can try making a paste by mixing three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon together and applying the paste on your pimples at beditme for two weeks, and wash it off each morning; honey has anti-bacterial action - a cheap, natural home remedy. Remember, that even the most gentle and natural products you might use to clean your face can leave your skin a bit dry; use coconut oil as an excellent way to re-hydrate the skin after using any acne commercial or natural cleanser. Make sure to stay out of the sun if you're taking any acne medications.

Use baking soda on a test area carefully for exfoliation, if you feel you need it. One treatment method some people have used is applying cornstarch, egg whites or milk of magnesia as a facial mask. One helpful remedy seems to be to use ice to reduce the swelling caused by inflamed pimples: rub it over the blemishes for 2-3 minutes.

It bears repeating, you want to be good to your skin and never pop or squeeze a pimple no matter how tempting. Treatment with raw apple cider vinegar will work better on your skin if it isn't already noticeably irritated from acne medicines, acne products or other failed treatment. Try not to touch your affected skin to eliminate possible contamination.

Shave carefully and try both electric and safety razors to see which works best for you. If you're going to buy acne products, it's much more worth your while to buy acne-treating products that work against current pimples and prevent the occurrence of new ones. Use only products that have natural ingredients or try to use fewer products to allow your skin to heal naturally.

A new, non-invasive treatment using red light and blue light in combination has been extremely successful on severe acne. Coconut oil is one of the best, if not the best, treatments I've found for acne.

In any case, no matter what skin or acne treatment you choose, whether it's chemical, drugs, alternative, or natural methods, changing your diet alone will be the best treatment you can do for your acne and you'll achieve overall good health in the process. People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis often suffer from constipation; if you are, make sure you're drinking lots of water every day and add more natural fiber from raw fruits to your diet. Besides external acne treatment it's even more important to work from the inside out too.

Adding a lot of fresh, raw fruit to the diet has helped many people clear their skin up; their are tons of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in fruits. To cure yourself of acne, you need to correct the problems going on inside of your body that are causing the acne.

Eat foods that contain essential fatty acids. Good nutrition will help your skin from the inside out. Eating foods with essential fatty acids are particularly important to people with dry skin or acne.

Good clear skin is often a reflection of a good digestive system. For an easy fiber boost, mix in two tablespoons of ground up flaxseeds into raw applesauce, from two to three apples, made in your food processor.

With cheap, safe, simple, natural, effective, alternative home treatments for acne and pimples, your skin should be well on its way to recovery. And you should be able to get rid of your acne, zits and pimples and their symptoms so it doesn't reoccur. Fortunately, many people have discovered through trial and error how to cure their acne.