Although millions of products are lined up at local convienance stores across the country, some homemade remedies may prove to be just as effective as popular $30 treatments.

Listed below are some unique methods of treating blemishes.

1) Wash pillowcases every few days to a week in order to remove dead skin cells and other bacteria possibly living there.

2) Apply ice to acne spots to reduce swelling and heal. The cold temperature unclogs your pores.

3) Try a crushed clove of garlic on blemishes. Garlic has anti-bacterial properties which eliminate bacteria that hides on skin surfaces.

4) Eat foods rich in Vitamin A like carrots, sweet potatoes and broccoli. Vitamin A in large amounts has been shown to act like the powerful drug Acutane, which is used to treat acne.

5) Create an acne remedy mask made of beaten egg whites, a few drops of witch hazel and lemon juice. Spread the mixture over the face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse well with lukewarm water.

6) Use a nutmeg and milk mixture on acne spots for one to two hours to heal spots fast.