Basil
Basil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Simply crush fresh basil leaves to extract the juice and add a little rose water to dilute it. Apply this mixture to your acne with a cotton swab and leave it on overnight.
Tea Tree Oil
You can mix this potent and effective tea tree oil with a carrier oil of your choice and apply it to your acne. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil to a commercial aloe vera gel and use that.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel has a soothing and antibacterial effect. Apply it to your acne before going to bed, ensuring you avoid any open wounds or pus-filled acne, as it may aggravate the condition.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a skin-healing ingredient that treats dark spots and scars while brightening existing ones. Simply mix turmeric powder with a little rose water or honey and apply it to your acne.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and help treat acne and brighten dark spots. Mix fresh turmeric juice with 1-2 drops of lemon juice and let it dry completely. This mixture can also be used on dark spots to lighten the skin.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is excellent for treating acne. Simply dilute it with a little water and apply it to your acne with a cotton swab. You can also use water or rosewater for dilution.
Cinnamon
Add a pinch of cinnamon to a teaspoon of commercial aloe vera gel and a few drops of jojoba oil. Mix well until it emulsifies, then apply this mixture to your acne before bed.
Oil Blend
Mix one teaspoon each of jojoba oil and evening primrose oil, then add a few drops of tea tree oil. Store this mixture in a dropper bottle and apply it to your acne-prone areas before sleeping.
Peppermint
Add a few drops of peppermint oil to aloe vera gel or any carrier oil suitable for your skin type, and apply it to active acne using a cotton swab.
Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay is a powerful antibacterial and detoxifying agent. Mix bentonite clay with enough apple cider vinegar to form a paste, and apply it to your acne with a cotton swab before sleeping.