Home remedies for acne can be very effective in removing pimples. Acne is an annoying skin condition that affects many adolescents, as well as adults. Acne herbal remedies are among the best solutions for alleviating chronic acne breakouts. The best part about using natural acne treatments is that they are easy to prepare, cost-effective and most items are already stored on shelves in your home.

Below is list of my natural remedies for acne that I’ve used to control my acne and acne scars. They are easy to prepare, only take a few ingredients and are quite effective in treating those stubborn acne breakouts.

Baking Soda Paste

• Baking soda
• Water

Instructions

Mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Gently massage on your skin and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing if off very gently. The baking soda paste will exfoliate your skin and open up your pores.

Turmeric and Neem Leaves

• Pinch of Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Mint Juice

Instructions

Mix turmeric powder and mint juice to form a paste. Use this as a mask on areas where acne is a problem. Leave on for 20 or 30 minutes. Rinse gently and pat dry. This mask can be used everyday, if necessary.

Lemon and Cinnamon Powder

• 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

Mix cinnamon powder and lemon juice until it forms a paste. Use this as a mask on areas where acne is a problem. Leave on for 15 or 20 minutes. Rinse well with cool water. Pat dry.

Honey and Cinnamon Mix

• 3 Tbsp of Pure Honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Mix honey with cinnamon until it’s a paste consistency. Apply the paste at night to affected areas before going to bed. Wash it off the next morning with warm water. Repeat this process for two weeks and you will see the acne begin to disappear.

Tee Tree Oil

• Tee Tree Oil
• Cotton Swab

Instructions

Use a cotton swab to dab your acne and blackheads before bed. In the morning you will see a marked improvement

Lime Juice and Milk

• Juice from half a lime
• 1/3 c of boiled milk

Instructions

Squeeze the juice from the lime into the boiled milk. Using a cotton pad to gently apply all over face. Leave on for approximately 15 minutes. Rinse well.

Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1 tsp of vinegar
• ¼ c of water

Instructions

Place the vinegar in a spray bottle and spray unto your skin. Leave on for about 15 minutes and rinse off. A cotton pad can also be used to apply to affected areas.

Grapefruit Seed Extract

• 10-15 drops of grapefruit extract
• 4 Tbsp of water

Instructions

Mix grapefruit extract with water. Apply directly to affected areas with cotton pad.

Almond Oil

• Almond Oil
• 1 -2 tsp of water

Instructions

Take 3-4 almonds, grind them and mix the powder with water. Apply all over the face daily. This is an excellent remedy for removing acne scars.

For more information about treating Chronic Acne, read Acne Free the Natural Way