Another common home remedy that is very effective is castor oil. This is a substance that is use as an home remedy to treat many illnesses and have been given the name "Palm Of Christ". To use it you must first wash your face to ensure that you get rid of most of the dirt and oils on the surface of your skin. It would be best to use a gentle facial cleanser preferably one that contains salicylic acid to prevent the skin from drying out. Once you have done that, use your fingertips to massage a small amount of the castor oil into your skin. Allow it to stay overnight and rinse it off with warm water in the morning.