Salicylic acid clears pores
Salicylic acid can penetrate pores and exfoliate dead skin cells. If you have oily skin, it works on blackheads and whiteheads too.
Sandalwood — a traditional remedy for acne
Sandalwood has a wonderful scent. It’s also an antiseptic, which makes it a good treatment for pimples and acne.
Cod liver oil can help acne
Cod liver oil contains vitamins A and D as well as Omega-3, which helps prevent acne.
Papaya exfoliates skin
The enzymes in papaya (papain) are a natural beta hydroxy acid. This makes the fruit a great exfoliant, removing dead skin gently and safely.
Make an egg white face mask if you have oily skin
Egg white masks work great for oily skin and do a good job of toning open pores.
Use baking soda as a scrub if you have oily skin
Baking soda makes a great cheap exfoliating scrub. It also has a strong drying effect so it’s especially good for oily skin.