* 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.
* [[May Chang]] essential oil : If you have oily skin that is prone to acne and breakouts, Litsea Cubeba may be just what you need. While its gentle astringent properties work to cleanse your pores, its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action minimizes and heals existing flare-ups. Mix 7 drops of Litsea Cubeba in a 1 Oz bottle of Jojoba Oil and dab it all over your face twice a day.
* [[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.