I found Australian Tea Tree Oil at Wal-Mart (I think near the band-aids) for under $5 for a bottle. I find it works great on my big, sore cyst-type pimples. I wash my face, usually with Burt's Bees Tomato Soap (doesn't smell like tomatoes; it actually has a very nice scent and leaves my skin feeling really clean), and then dab on the Tree Tea Oil generously with a cotton ball. Yes, it does have a strong smell, but that dissipates (especially since we have a fan in our bedroom). By morning, my nasty sore has calmed down and is usually gone completely within a couple days after doing this procedure every night. On the occasions when it's a particularly difficult sore, I even dab the oil on in the morning, wait several minutes for it to dry, and then put makeup on as usual. I'm definitely a fan of this stuff, though my husband says I smell like something from the hardware store! LOL

Tea Tree Oil is incredibly the best product I've ever used. I was on Acutane for 4 months only to produce horrible side effects. My skin was good for about 2 months after I stopped, and now I am back to normal. Tea tree is great to put in a sink of warm water and cleanse your face with. Then, if you have any black/white heads or cystic acne (which I get), dap the pure oil on the spot over night. The swelling will have reduced and within 2-3 days the spot will be gone. Don't dab it on in the morning because people will be smelling your stink untill mid-afternoon. E-mail me @ kristi_noelle@shaw.ca if you need any more advice. Honestly, after being on 4 different anti-biotics, 5 prescription acne-creams, and accutane I believe 100% that the natural approach, using God-made products (from the earth), that acne can be cured with regular use of Tea Tree Oil. Try it.........It Works!

I love tea tree oil! Though it's a bit pricey, especially if you get the organic kinds at Whole Foods, it's well worth it because it works. The first time I used it, my pimples cleared up within a couple of days, and within a week, my skin was glowing. My mom even noticed, and promised to get me more when I run out. Great, natural way to treat your acne!

My dad had always suggested tea tree oil. He bought me some oil and I used it. I was happy with the results. The down side is that it smells and it only works if you are consistent. It tends to dry out the skin pretty bad, so remember to moisturize up!

Instead of the actual oil I opt for buying a face wash with Tea Tree in it.

I used to have really red acne either side of my face, all joined together like big blotches. In Jan I began using a tea tree oil face wash, and it really has worked! My skin isn't completely clear, but the big blotches have gone, and I never thought they would. The face wash was expensive, but the bottle lasted a good 6 months cause you only need a little.

I also sometimes use tea tree oil face wipes but I wouldn't reccomend as much as the face wash because even though they're quick and easy, I've found they can leave skin rather dry.

I use pure jojoba oil mixed with a few drops of Australian Tea Tree Oil, and a few drops of pure Lemon essential oil and it works great. Lavendar works great too, as it has healing and antibacterial properties. Actually, lots of essential oils (make sure they have the Latin name on the bottle) are good for acne, like rosemary, clary sage, chamomile, and sandalwood (but sandalwood is VERY expensive). Anyway, my jojoba oil concoction has worked better than any prescription I have used, because it doesn't dry out my face, and even gets at those pimples that haven't made it to the surface (those little white bumps.) As far as cleansing my face, I alternate between a salicylic acid wash and Burt's Bees products, which are natural and very gentle. A lot of the problem is that the harsher treatments dry out your face, making your face compensate by producing more oil which will clog your pores. If you are going to use something harsh on your face, at least use something gentle along with it so you don't kill your skin in the process. :)

i think mayeb i used 2 much of this stuff, i used to get the pure australian kind and put it on a cotton pad like u would with an astringent and applied it all over my face and my face would burn for a lil while after and it would dry up so bad and it didnt even work. now im just using BP, but im so fustrated because nothign ever works for those little [censored] that come out on my face to ruin every [censored] day. only thing that worked was some amoxicillin but even that doesnt work anymore it sucks.

I started using Basis soap bar for acne and break outs. you can buy it at the drug store. make sure you get the one for pimples. B/P was so irritating.This soap bar is cheap and works well! It's worth a try. Also I wear dermablend make up for breakouts with S/A to cover up when I go out. It really does a good job of covering. Check out the internet if you can't find dermablend makeup in the department store. I hope this helps.

I purchased my tea tree oil from natures inventory on ebay and have been amazed. I have tried it full strength but am really overpowered by the smell. I have found it works well will jojoba oil as a nightly moisturizer and in my mary kay moisterizer in the daytime. Tea Tree oil is effective because it actually penitrates the skin to disolve the sebum inside the pimple. I added it to the regimin because I have a problem with witeheads that the regimin did not effectivly reduce. This is working well so far. It should be stated that Tea tree oil is a member of the terpintine family and should never be used on young children, birds or cats. In extreme moderation it works very well to kill mites and fleas on dogs!

I Loved Tea Tree Oil. Its very affordable and works great. Ive had mild acne for along time, and worse yet on my back. I do have sensative skin, so daily usage is out of the question, but on my back, my bf rubs the oil on after my shower every other day, and every 3-4 days on my face. It works great. It stings a bit, but it feels like a clean sting, which I like. Only negetive...I will only use this at night because you will smell all day if you use it in the morning, its STRONG smelling.