You can use expensive products to clear your acne, and most of them work well. However, when your budget does not allow for high-priced skin-care products, turn to effective home remedies.. See a dermatologist for chronic acne, which may indicate an underlying problem. For occasional outbreaks, manage on your own with simple, inexpensive ingredients you most likely have in your home.

Honey

Honey applied to the skin may help to clear up pimples. Honey has natural anti-inflammatory and drying properties. The site Herbal Beauty Tips recommends making a paste of 3 tablespoons of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon and applying it to pimples. Honey may help dry out the pimples, so they will go away quickly.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is well-known for its uses in skin care, particularly in baths for rashes and chicken pox. The same properties that soothe skin in those conditions are also beneficial for clearing acne. The Granny Med website recommends making a serving of oatmeal according to the package directions and applying it to the skin. Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes. The oatmeal will absorb skin's excess oil and help keep it clear.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste is a remedy for clearing pimples that reportedly works quickly, according to Dr. Audrey Kunin, associate clinical instructor of dermatology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Toothpaste can dry out a pimple quickly, which speeds its disappearance. Kunin says that toothpaste is especially effective in clearing whiteheads. The best type of toothpaste to use for pimples is a plain white paste with no extra features. Exercise caution when choosing a toothpaste to apply to pimples. Bleaching varieties contain hydrogen peroxide, which can irritate skin and cause redness.