One of the most important aspects for treating an ailment is to know the causes, which are behind the ailment to occur in the first place. Acne is a type of skin disorder, affecting millions round the world, the exact cause of which are not known, but can be attributed to several factors. Like acne can be of different types, the causes could also be varied. Researchers have found some of the common causes of acne after spending considerable amount of time, effort and money and these are: hereditary factors, overtly oily skin and hormonal imbalances. Other factors, which are attributed to the occurrence of acne, are several types of allergies, stress-related acne, after effect of using some drugs, nutrition deficiencies, dysfunctional liver, use of poor quality cosmetics and monthly menstrual cycle for women.

Interestingly, many doctors call the skin, the third kidney, as it is one of the important organs of the body responsible for disposing toxins, which get accumulated within. The liver and kidney could be the organs responsible for managing toxic contents in the blood but, when they are overloaded, the skin takes over. Thus, when the toxins escape through the skin by means of sweating, there can be situations which it negatively affects the skin condition and acne is one such manifestation. Unfortunately, there is no quick-fix formula for treating acne. Even when some product promises ‘rapid relief’ it is wise to believe that nothing can be overnight when treating acne. There are plenty of acne remedies, which have been developed, some of which have become common and popular because of their effectiveness in treating acne. The remedies that appear below may take 2 to 4 weeks for desired results, but they are functional and easy to follow:

• Apply diluted white vinegar on your face and especially the affected areas. Wait for about 10 minutes before rinsing with cool water. The rationale behind this remedy is that juice of any citrus fruit including lemon works as a natural exfoliate and cleans the blocked pores of the skin. So in the white vinegar, add a few drops of lemon juice and this can be one of the most natural pore cleansers for the face. Let it be on your face for about 10 minutes during which time you might a slight itching, taut or tingling sensation. But this is natural and nothing to worry. Rinse your face with cold water. For those of you who feel the burning sensation unbearable you might add some water to it and make the solution dilute.
• Strange as it may sound, drinking plenty of water actually helps an acne situation. Water helps in natural cleansing of various accumulated toxins in the body and is a good carrier of nutrients through out the body.
• Ensure that your body is never short of vitamins and minerals. If necessary, take a supplement, which may cover up any shortage. Oregon grape is considered to help you with the improvement of immune system, which combats the bacteria that cause acne.
• Dandelion, Burdock or red clover are great liver cleansers and it keeps the liver functionally effective by removing any toxic overload. 
• Vitamin A, taken in the right quantity is considered to have a positive effect on acne treatment. But your physician can only determine the right dose.