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[Rahako-sama]

I've been using the Desert Essence brand here:
http://www.amazon.co...a tree oil wash


Anyway, I do know of having to let your skin adjust, and that there's usually an initial purge when first using a new product, but should this be happening with mere tea tree oil?

Granted, I haven't been using it exactly as its directions say, so maybe it could be that? Like, it tells me for best results that it should be used twice a day and that it should be rinsed off with cool water.

I usually only shower once a day and that's when I'm able to use it (it's too messy to use over a sink, what with water splashing everywhere and what not; I'm a very sloppy person). Also, I wash my face after I wash my hair, and then wash my body, so I end up washing the oil off with warm~hot water. And it's not until about ten minutes later when I'm done washing my body that I'm finally able to get my face some cold water (since I end my showers with a cold rinse).

Also, I don't moisturize my face at all. My skin is very oily and I'd hate to think of having to add even more "moisture" to my already oily face (yeah, yeah, I know that just because your skin is oily doesn't mean that it's necessarily moisturized, but still). I can tell, though, that underneath the sebum my skin is kind of dry due to the TTO. But could dryness really cause my skin to look so much worse?

Should I start moisturizing, or should I just give my skin another week or so to adapt to the TTO? Or should I just stop with the TTO altogether?

Edited by Rahako-sama, 04 August 2012 - 02:07 AM.

[AndersCh1m]

Yes dryness can cause your face to look worse. Are you using it over your whole face? I only use it as a spot treatment, and it works great. When I used it on my whole face I did see some issues. Also try to not use hot water on your face, that can cause more irritation to your skin and cause more problems.

[jayrp]

I use tea tree oil. It sounds like you are over using it. The correct way to apply it is with a Q-tip. Dab a little on a Q-tip then dab the Q-tip on the infected areas of your skin. Use sparingly. If done correctly, (not over applied) this stuff works wonders. It is better at getting rid of acne then anything I have used.
I share my own knowledge, and information about using tea tree oil for acne here: http://usingteatreeo...ne.blogspot.com

[Green Gables]

Guys the OP is using a TTO WASH, not tea tree oil directly. So they're using it correctly. I would let your skin adapt to it a week or two more before quitting. Make sure you're using only a dime-sized amount. You don't need more.

Edited by Green Gables, 08 August 2012 - 11:06 AM.

[gingergirl22]

I used that cleanser for quite a while until the company came out with a milder cleanser: https://www.desertes...ganic-cleanser. It doesn't have tea tree oil in it but you could spot treat with 100% TTO oil. I no longer use a cleanser, but of all the cleansers I've used this was my favorite. So maybe if your skin doesn't adjust to the original formula you could try the gentle version.

[helpfulheart]

I've found TTO to be irritating to my skin. I probably used too much though. I hear you are suppose to dilute it way down.

[brian1987]

the possible main reason for your skin dryness is because the pH for this cleanser is just too high. Switch to other cleansers that are pH balanced. Reserve that for your body or hands.