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Harsh chemicals are not always the answer, especially in a milder case of acne. Your best efforts will often not work, but using these tried and tested natural home remedies will cure you of your acne fast, without causing further damage to your skin.

Some of the recommendations may seem too simple, but they really work, you just have to follow the directions and watch your acne disappear. These are some of the natural remedies that work:

1. Compress with warm/cold

The most widely recommended relief is a hot and cold wet towel compress this will help to reduce swelling and open clogged pores-which is a big contributing factor in the production of acne.

2. Natural Juices and Oils

It may sound strange, but almond oil will help to remove acne scars and apricot juice will reduce the effect of cysts by cutting through them.

Cucumber juice - Used as a topical application, either alone or with carrot juice or lettuce.

Citric fruit juices - These juices, like lemon juice, serve as a natural defoliant, removing dead skin cells which could clog the pores. You should allow it to dry for approximately 10 minutes before rinsing it off with cool water.

3. Honey Face Mask

With honey’s natural anti-bacterial qualities, it makes an excellent face mask, killing harmful bacteria on the surface. Depending on the result, it should be applies once or twice a week.

4. White Vinegar

You can use vinegar as a topical solution, applying it to an infected area. Let it sit for at least 5-10 minutes, and then rinse it off with cool water. The vinegar can be slightly diluted if it is too strong. But be careful, if you dilute it too much it can weaken the effect.

5. Make-up and Cosmetics

Try to avoid these kinds of products. The chemicals and oils in them will clog up your skin pores, which leads to more breakouts.

But, if you don’t control your diet, no external treatment will have a full affect. Make sure you have a healthy diet, filled of unprocessed, whole foods.