Over the Counter Products.

Most individuals using an acne product are using over the counter acne skin care products.  Over the counter acne products are the most common form of natural acne treatment, and can be effective for mild to moderate non-inflammatory acne.

There are literally thousands of over the counter acne skin care products.  For some, these are considered a natural acne remedy because no acne physician prescription is required to use these facial skin products.

Because there are too many over the counter acne skin care products to count, we will evaluate only a few of the leaders.  Two primary over the counter acne product ingredients will be evaluated as well, AHAs and Salycilic acid.  For a discussion on a third primary over the counter ingredient, benzoyl peroxide, click here.

• Proactiv
• Murad
• Zenmed
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids
• Salycilic Acid

The key to the effectiveness of these "natural" acne treatments lies in their active ingredients.  Because the active ingredients in these acne skin care products work in different ways, it's important to understand the ingredients so that you can identify the right type natural acne treatment.  When choosing an acne product, be sure to check and understand the ingredients that the natural acne remedy uses and how those ingredients will help to improve your acne.