subject: 6 Gentler Overnight Homemade Acne Scar Treatments [print this page] 6. Slice a raw white potato and place it on top of your acne outbreaks. Leave for five to seven minutes. Helps with acne healing as well as reducing the swelling and inflammation. Apples and honey can also help get rid of acne. Grate a little apple and mix with honey, apply to the face for 15 - 20 minutes. Honey can be very sticky so you might want to dilute with a little water.