1. Apple cider vinegar 

You get apple cider vinegar when you ferment apple juice. What makes apple cider vinegar a terrific natural remedy for acne is its acetic acid content (5-6%). Its acidic property can kill bacteria effectively and prevent them from spreading their colonies. 

It also contains succinic acid that can bring down inflammation. The lactic acid present in it makes pimples look less livid.

How to apply apple cider vinegar

Mix apple cider vinegar with water in 1:3 ratio. Clean your face and gently dab the solution onto your pimple with cotton wool. Rinse off after 20 seconds. 

2. Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is one of the most revered essential oils because of its powerful antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial properties. That means this oil can terminate the Propionibacterium acnes to cure pimples. Tea tree oil also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. That means that angry swelling will go down if you apply this vital essential oil. 

How to apply tea tree oil 

If you purchase virgin tea tree oil, you can apply it directly to your skin. If you have extra sensitive skin, dilute the oil in some other oil that is not harsh on your skin. 

This oil also comes in the form of creams or gels. Want the benefits of tea tree in your face wash? Opt for Aroma Magic Neem & Tea Tree Face Wash.

3. Honey and cinnamon mask

Next in the list of home remedies for acne is a face pack that smells delicious- honey and cinnamon. Both the ingredients of the mask are chock-a-block with a special kind of antioxidants called polyphenols that are extremely good for your skin. Scientific studies have found that these antioxidants are just as effective in eliminating pimples as benzoyl peroxide- a drug used for treating acne. 

To cap it all, both honey and cinnamon are capable of killing harmful bacteria that develop on your skin. And if you have pockmarks from previous pimples, religiously apply honey to it. The marks, scars and indentations will disappear.

How to prepare a honey and cinnamon mask

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (grounded) to 2 teaspoons of honey and apply it evenly all over your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser like Everyuth Naturals Anti Acne Anti Marks Tulsi Turmeric Face Wash.

4. Jojoba oil

This is another essential oil in our catalogue of home remedies for acne. This oil is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant and is easily available online. Why we recommend this oil as an excellent natural remedy for pimples is because it takes a multi-faceted approach towards ending pimples. 

It reduces inflammation and scales down the redness and pain. Then it gets to work on the bacteria. It kills them to make the pimple disappear altogether. 

Another good news is, if you apply this oil regularly, it will also eliminate black and whiteheads. Besides, jojoba oil also has healing properties that can make scars and spots caused by acne disappear. 

How to apply jojoba oil

You can add a few drops of this essential oil to your face cream or gel. You may even apply it right onto the pimple with a cotton ball. 

For faster results, use DermDoc Anti-Acne Facial Kit with Salicylic Acid. 

5. Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel is a home remedy for a lot of minor illnesses. It is also an effective natural cure for acne. It is one of nature’s most powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents and can make short work of your pimples. It also has a high water content that moisturizes you to give you pimple-free flawless skin. 

How to use aloe vera gel

You can extract the gel from a plant if you have one in your house. If you want an easier alternative, just purchase organic aloe vera gel online. Cleanse your face and apply a layer of this soothing gel twice every day.

6. Garlic

This may be an unpleasant-smelling home remedy for pimples, but we assure you, it can work like a charm. Garlic contains organosulfur- an antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s defence system and help it fight and destroy bacteria. This compound also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that will quickly subdue the pimple. 

How should you use garlic?

The simplest thing to do would be to add garlic to your diet to reduce cases of pimple breakouts. And when you develop one, grind a clove of garlic with a mortar and pestle and apply it to the pimple. But don’t apply it topically if you have sensitive skin. You can also consume organic garlic capsules.

7. Green Tea 

One more reason to love green tea! Because of a special plant compound called catechins, it is one of the most effective home remedies for acne. Catechins are a blessing for people with oily skin. Green tea can tone down the secretion of excess sebum, which in turn prevents clogging up of pores with this waxy substance. 

Besides, green tea also doesn’t allow free radicals to damage the skin on your face and improves the circulation of clean oxygen-rich blood to your skin, thereby eliminating the possibility of acne.

How to reap the benefits of green tea

The best way to get glowing skin that is free from blemishes is by drinking green tea twice a day. You may even apply the tea to your face with a cotton ball. For best results, complement this remedy with Himalaya Acne-N-Pimple Cream.

8. Turmeric, ginger and lemon face pack

This face pack is loaded with the anti-bacterial benefits of turmeric and ginger that can kill the annoying pimple bacteria. 

The acidic property of lemon helps with the inflammation and the pain of angry pimples. 

How to make a turmeric ginger face pack

 Mix together ½ a teaspoon each of sugar, crushed ginger and a teaspoon of diluted lemon juice and apply it to your face. Not only will it get rid of pimples but it will also give your clear and glowing skin. 

9. Coconut oil

Many people have given coconut oil flak for supposedly causing pimples. But the opposite is true. Pure coconut oil is an excellent home remedy for acne because it contains antioxidants that can boost your immunity to kill bacteria. It can also bring down inflammation around the site of the pimple. Moreover, coconut can also remove scars, discolouration and pockmarks caused by pimples.

How to apply coconut oil

Just dip a cotton ball in lukewarm coconut oil and dab it onto your acne. Leave it on for half an hour and then wash off with water and a gentle face wash.