8 Cystic Acne Home Remedies that Really Work

5. Baking soda

Much like many of the above mentioned things, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an alkaline substance that helps balance pH levels, neutralizing acidic substances in and outside of the body. It also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can reduce inflammation and mild pain. All of these things make it a great and inexpensive, mind you, treatment.

Simply make a paste with equal parts water and baking soda and apply to affected areas and leave for 20 minutes before washing with warm water. It is important to note that due to its acidic properties, shouldn’t be used daily, but maye only a couple of times a day, and should be followed up with a moisturizer.