Besides using OTC or cosmetic brand acne treatment products, there are many natural ways to cure your acne.

Listed below are several natural acne remedies (e.g. things you can find in your kitchen!) that people have used to treat their acne. The methods may or may not effective for your acne problem. You might want to consult your skin specialist, if you have one, before you try any of these.

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1. Pat distilled and diluted white vinegar on areas of the skin affected by acne. Allow it to stay on skin for up to 10 minutes, and then rinse gently with cool water.

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2. Apply lemon juice to areas of the face affected by pimples, zits and other skin conditions. Let the juice stay on the face for up to 10 minutes, then rinse off with cool water. Other citrus juices may be used and diluted if they cause stinging sensations. This solution will work as a natural exfoliate by rubbing off dead skin tissue.

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3. Take dandelion or red clover supplements daily to clear the liver off toxins.

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4. Vitamin A supplements are helpful for severe acne. Consult your physician to determine the correct dosage because overly large amounts can be toxic.

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5. Take Zinc supplements to encourage tissue repair and prevent scarring of the skin.

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6. Follow a well-balanced diet and take vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies. Keeping your body healthy will encourage natural healing of your tissues.

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7. Drink plenty of water daily to flush out toxins and to keep the body hydrated.

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