* Lemon juice, H2O2, willow bark, aloe, echinacea and goldenseal : Mix in a bowl or container some lemon juice, a small amount of hydrogen peroxide, willow bark powder, echinacea and goldenseal. Mix together and use this solution as an astringent. Apply w/ cotton balls or tissue and leave it on your face to dry. Once it dries, put aloe vera on your skin. Do this twice daily after first washing your face.
* [[Echinacea]], tea tree and white willow bark have antibacterial/anti-fungal properties - they have shown to be a useful remedy for acne and boils.
* [[Tomatoes]] : With daily consumption of fresh tomatoes and organic tomato juice and with the regular use of tomato masks you will successfully get rid of the acne. Tomatoes contain antioxidants that protect against free radicals that cause acne. In addition the tomatoes can repair any skin damage at the cellular level, and reduce the appearance of scars. The natural acid in the tomatoes can restore the natural balance of oils in the skin. Tomato moisturizes the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. Tomatoes contain vitamins A, C, K, E, B1, B2, B3 and B6, which help you reduce pores and nourish your skin.
* [[Witch Hazel]], citrus extracts and [[calendula]] are powerful astringents, which makes them useful in fighting acne.
* Cedarwood oil : The astringent action helps to treat acne and oily skin eruptions.
* Guggulipid [[Guggul]]ipid (Commiphora mukul) is an herb used in Indian medicine to improve blood lipid profiles. It is closely related to the herb myrrh. Guggulipid is said to reduce acne lesions.
* [[Tamanu]] oil has been used to combat a whole range of skin problems including acne.
* [[Chamomile]], [[Cat's Claw]] and geranium extract help with inflammation and redness.