Tea Tree Oil

• The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil make it a great solution for acne. Many topical acne products even list this oil as an active ingredient. The best part is that it is a very gentle treatment and is not likely to irritate the skin. To try this, simply apply tea tree oil (available in health food stores) to your acne-prone skin with a cotton ball two or three times a day until acne is gone.
  
  

Cucumber

• A mask made from cucumber is very soothing and refreshing to the skin and can help to gently clear your pores and reduce acne. To make this mask, just peel a whole cucumber and place it in the blender until it reaches the consistency of a puree. Then, apply to your face and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water and pat dry with a clean towel. Because this treatment is natural and gentle, you can do this as much as once a day.
  
  

Garlic

• Garlic, although very pungent, is actually a very effective antiseptic. When applied to the skin regularly, it can kill problem-causing bacteria and clear up acne. Cut open a fresh clove of garlic and gently rub over acne spots twice a day.
  
  

Oatmeal

• Oatmeal has many benefits for the skin. First, it leaves skin soft and restores its natural moisture balance. Second, it is a natural exfoliant when used as a facial scrub. And finally, when used on the face for acne it helps absorb oils on the skin without overdrying. To make an oatmeal mask, cook oatmeal in plain water and allow to cool. Apply to face and leave on for 15 minutes. Then, rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  
  

Orange Peel

• Orange peel is also good for drying acne spots. You can either rub the peel of an orange directly on the skin or make a paste out of ground orange peel. To make orange peel paste, use a cheese or vegetable grater to grind up half an orange peel. Add just a little bit of water until it turns to a paste. Apply to the skin and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.