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Pregnant women looking for some acne remedies have limited choices available to them because of a lack of research and clinical work dealing with this topic. No herbal compounds available for effective acne care have been rigorously tested related to pregnancy.  From the point of view of government regulators, jeopardizing the life of a baby for cosmeteic reasons isn’t going to work so the liklihood of this happening is close to zero.
So a very clear warning has to preface this article. Herbal medicines can be very powerful, remember that many modern pharmaceuticals have been derived from herbs, and they may or may not be safe for pregnant women. The label “herbal” is no guarantee of safety for your unborn child. The hormonal changes and skin changes during pregnancy eliminate any certainty or ongoing trials on non-pregnant women.
As an example, you might consider soybean-derived medication to be safe because you likely eat soybean products.  In fact, if you use a soybean-based skin cleanser during pregnancy, you might make some of those dark splotches, “the mask of pregnancy’ much worse. Soy mimics the hormone estrogen and should be avoided. On the other hand, “activated soy” does not have estrogen because the estrogen compounds have been removed during processing. You have to read labels carefully.
You will see honey recommended and used for skin care. Research shows that medical grade honey does indeed have a healing effect on your skin. But research also shows that some food-grade honey is contaminated with spores that might make your skin worse rather than better. The problem here is that you don’t know if your honey source is contaminated. nor do you know what effect this might have on the baby. When you are healthy, your body would shrug it off, does it do this when you are pregnant?
The questions that are raised about the health and safety of both the mother and the child can not be reliably answered because of a lack of clinical trials. And few people think the risk on a fetus for a clinical trial for acne medications is warranted. Bottom line? Your acne has a time-limited duration of nine months so this is, frankly, just one more thing to deal with. Other drugs to avoid during pregnancy can be found here. And the best way to deal with it is to use cleansing routines and keep your skin healthy in traditional ways.
So while the promise of herbs sounds good in theory, in practice herbal acne care during pregnancy is a complicated and not recommended.

Acnezine treatment for your acne should be accompanied by a healthy skin care routine.

Wash the affected area twice a day with mild soap. Use soap such as Dove, or one that contains benzoyl peroxide, such as Oxy-5. Wash as often necessary to keep the area clean. Do not scrub.

Shampoo the hair regularly.

Keep long hair off the face and shoulders and wash it daily.

Avoid shaving as much as possible; while shaving take care to avoid nicking the pimples.

Use a fresh shaving blade to minimize the chance of spreading the infection.

Avoid use of make-up or cosmetics in areas prone to acne. If you have to wear make-up, use only the hypoallergenic or fragrance free kind.

Don’t pop, pick, scratch, or squeeze your pimples. This may cause infection and scarring.

You may use an over-the-counter treatment that contain substances such as benzoyl peroxide (gel or cream) or salicyclic acid. Start with the lowest strength and apply once a day about half an hour after washing. Never use more than 5 percent strength without consulting a physician.

Food and Nutrition Recommendations for Acne:Some doctors believe that acne is not a food related problem. Some alternate practitioners use diet as a basis for their treatment of acne. They recommend that acne patients should eat foods high in beta-carotene, such as carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe and other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. They should also avoid fatty foods. Acnezine controls the oil secretion in your body to protect your skin from getting acne prone.

Vitamin Therapy for Acne:Nutritionists generally suggest:Chromium supplements – Chromium helps boosts the body’s ability to break down glucose.Vitamin A – reduces sebum and keratin production. (Caution: taking mega doses of Vitamin A can cause headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain and other side effects. Consult a qualified practitioner before taking mega supplements).Vitamin E – an antioxidant (200 to 400 IU a day).Vitamin B-6 50 mg per day. This vitamin aids in the metabolism of hormones and supports the function of Acnezine as well.

Note: People should not try to medicate themselves or others with any of the methods referred to here without the guidance of a qualified practitioner who is thoroughly familiar with both the remedies and the individual’s medical status. Acnezine is an antioxidant, natural product without any side effect that reduces acne.