A quick search for acne treatments on the internet soon reveals the sheer number of acne products on the market today. So how do you decide amongst the hundreds of products on the market, all of which suggest you can clear up your skin in 3 - 30 days?

Not every over the counter acne product works the same and many are simply mild soap remedies that do little more than clean your skin. For an effective acne treatment you need a solution that combats the main causes of acne:

1. Build up of excessive oily skin

2. Blocking of pores

3. Redness and inflammation of the skin

4. Build up of bacteria in the pores

If you already suffer from oily skin you maybe tempted to opt for an acne treatment that simply dries your skin out. Be careful, these types of treatment very rarely work and often cause even more oil to be produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. In contrast with dry skin you may like to increase moisture, so using a moisturiser and ensuring you a properly hydrated seems to help.

The type of ingredients used in acne products will determine the level of success. Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the main active ingredients in acne treatments. Its effective at treating and clearing up any bacteria that causes acne. Unfortunately it can cause some side effects as its a fairly potent ingredient.

More popular is Tea Tree Oil, which is extracted from the leaves of a native Australian plant. A 5% dose of Tea Tree Oil has been tested as the most optimal level and does not cause side effects. Using both 5% Tea Tree Oil and 5% Benzoyl Peroxide have been should to work well together without side effects too!

The best over the counter acne treatment using a multi-step approach to curing acne. These work to clean and hydrate the skin, whilst keeping the pores clear and ensuring no bacteria build up. Two of the most effective acne products on the market today are Exposed Skin Care and Clear Skin Max. Both work as detailed in this article and provide a 100% money-back guarantee, ensuring your purchase is completely risk free.