Acne remedies are so abundant they should come a dime a dozen these days.

Unfortunately, acne product companies know they can rip off acne sufferers, so they charge an arm and a leg for products they know are harmful or just plain don't work. So how can you find acne remedies that will work for you without having to pay through your zit-covered nose?

Unfortunately, a lot of time choosing the right acne products is spent doing trial and error. When you don't know what works, you buy a few products, try them all out, and determine which one worked the best. But that costs a lot of money and time. I hope to save you from both by giving you three options that have worked the best for me with my acne condition.

1. Proactiv: Yes, Proactiv really works. You might not like Jessica Simpson or Jennifer Love Hewitt, Proactiv's top endorsers, but that shouldn't keep you from trying out the product. They have great plans that start around $20 per kit for a 2-month supply. You can't buy an acne system for much cheaper than that even if you were to purchase some at Walmart or Target.

2. Microdermabrasion: For tough-to-get-rid-of zits, I recommend making a microdermabrasion appointment. It can cost up to $100 or so for one treatment, but I can't tell you how many acne scars I've prevented (and helped heal) by using microdermabrasion.

3. A 3-day Acne Diet: There's no true way to know if pizza, chocolate, and soda pop are bad for your acne, but I personally know a 3-day diet can work wonders on your skin. It gets rid of the cysts that are difficult to get rid of otherwise, and since it works from the inside-out, it's a lot quicker than putting products and creams on your skin. This option is actually one of the cheapest overall, because it barely costs $40, and you can use it whenever you need it, and it never runs out.