The only marketed acne treatment products you can viably get for free are in the form of samples. With so many brands offering well-advertised and proven acne-fighting products, why search for free samples? Simply put, a freebie allows you to test a product's effectiveness before you shell out your hard-earned money.

Brands such as Murad, Joey NY, Jurlique, DDF, Peter Thomas, PhytoMe, Cellex-C, Anthony's Powerful Anti-Acne Cleansers, Pierre Chenxu, Mario Badescu Skin Care, will provide free samples on request, but not all brands are so accommodating.

Some, like Proactiv, Phlorogine Treatment Systems, and Dermalogia require a purchase before they'll send a sample. With Proactiv, you can get a face refining mask, along with a free guide to acne problems. Dermalogia demands a purchase of $100 before you earn a cleansing gel and a firming product. Brands such as ZEN MED, Proativ, and Actimine offer cash rebates if their products don't measure up.

And you may want to consider home-made products, such as lemon juice, orange peel, coconut water, garlic, egg white mask, and green tea, which have been touted as effective in reducing acne and improving skin quality.

Whichever product you choose, remember stubborn acne won't disappear overnight. Also, be aware that free samples might not be available for acne medicines that require long periods of re-application or multiple dosages. This is because in order for those types of medicines to be able to work properly, you cannot interrupt the process after just one or two doses. But once you find the solution that's right for you, you'll be rewarded with a blemish-free complexion.