Composition for topical treatment of various forms of acne including (a) 20-40% by volume of an extract of a GLYCYRRHIZA GLABA plant; (b) 15-30% by volume of an extract of a FOENICULUM OFFICINALE plant; (c) 15-45% by volume of a saturated water solution of at least one mineral salt selected from the group of NaCl,r KCl and MgCl.sub.2; and (d) 1-3% by volume of an extract of a ATRIPLEX HALIMUS plant.