13 Powerful Home Remedies for Acne

Make a honey and cinnamon mask
How it works
Honey and cinnamon exert antibacterial properties when combined to help fight acne-causing bacteria

May also help
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Safety
Generally safe for most people

Honey and cinnamon have the ability to fight bacteria and reduce inflammation, which are two factors that trigger acne (14Trusted Source, 15Trusted Source).

A 2017 study found that the combination of honey and cinnamon bark extract exerted antibacterial effects against P. acnes (16Trusted Source).

Other research has indicated that honey on its own can block the growth of or kill P. acnes (17).

Although, this finding doesn’t necessarily mean that honey effectively treats acne.

A study in 136 people with acne found that applying honey to the skin after using antibacterial soap was no more effective at treating acne than using the soap on its own (18Trusted Source).

While the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of honey and cinnamon may reduce acne, more research is needed.

How to make a honey and cinnamon mask
Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to form a paste.
After cleansing, apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 10–15 minutes.
Rinse the mask off completely and pat your face dry.