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ripley, Chicago, IL
Aug 10th, 2009
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Pros:great smell, helps shrink cystic acne, makes other acne virtually disappear
Cons:NONE
Bottom Line:great product. i bought the whole skincare regime from the body shop and i love it. definitely worth a shot.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:ripley has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:26.00
Acne severity:light
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Claire, Nevada
Aug 8th, 2009
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Pros:I have been using dermatologist prescribed meds. for years and i'm only 14, i use this with some other stuff i have, and although it isn't completely gone, it has definately improved my skin tone, scars, and lessoned my breakouts!
Cons:It smelt disgusting at first, but i kinda like it now, it dries out your skin so i use an oil-free moisurizer
Bottom Line:Use it. if you have geneticly terrible skin like me, u may need to use other things with it. Otherwise i think it could do miracles for others with mild acne. (i got mine in a small bottle at trader joes)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Claire has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:severe
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K8, Canada
Aug 8th, 2009
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Pros:Makes my skin glow and dries out pimples pretty quickly.
Cons:Does cause some whiteheads to appear initially, but apparently that is the oil being pulled up from your skin by the tea tree oil. The do go away with continued use.
Bottom Line:Try it at least! Here is some scientific data:

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Recommended:Yes
Usage:K8 has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Rachel, San Francisco, CA
Aug 7th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up the majority of stubborn pimples and stops new ones from forming.
Cons:Smells a little strange, but it's kinda nice smelling once you get used to it. It can react strongly with your skin at first. Stings a bit in the beginning.
Bottom Line:I had my doubts, but this stuff has really worked for me. If you get 100% tea tree oil, which I recommend, be sure to get a damp tissue and then apply. Do NOT apply full strength directly to your face, it will burn, trust me. But my mild scars are starting to fade, and my acne is definitely clearing up!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Rachel has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:8.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, lahore pakistan
Aug 6th, 2009
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Pros:takes care of scars for good as well as any discoloration
treats mild to moderate cases of acne
Cons:did not treat cystic acne had to resort to prescription drugs for that
leaves an oily film on my skin which surprised me
Bottom Line:i was suffering from moderate to mild acne since my teens and had tried various things from prescription to home remedies and this was one of the best deals.i just use the body shop tea tree oil at night on my cheeks and acne prone areas and it seemed to work.however it is useless on cystic acnes that comes once in 2 months.
moreover i also used the tea tree oil masks, scrub but it was not as effective as the oil
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:14.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Julia, Perth, Australia!
Aug 6th, 2009
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Pros:Really tightens the pores! I'm currently using the Body Shop Tea Tree Oil line as a daily regimen and it's great! It has a fresh, natural, clean feeling when I use the foaming cleanser and the tea tree oil is slowly drying out all my pimples!
Cons:I paid $50Aus for a cleanser, toner and moisturiser which I think is quite expensive. But I only use about two drops of each product and it still works. I got a tester of the cleanser which I used in about 4 days and it's a tester in those little bag
Bottom Line:After about 3 years on Dan's regime, my pimples reappeared and were stronger, faster and just damn annoying! So after I read the reviews for tea tree oil, I decided to go to the Body Shop and they got me on their regime and products. Their staff is so well advised and even the consultant was telling me that he also experienced a bad time with benzoyl peroxide and he too was on tea tree oil and the seaweed range at the Body Shop. I have been using it for a few days and it's been going so well, I'm going to say goodbye to Cetaphil and benzoyl peroxide. I have mild acne and I'm trying to kill two blemishes at the moment and tea tree oil is making it dry up but it's not as red and as angry-looking when I use to put benzoyl peroxide on it. I'm going to buy their masks, exfoliators etc. I hope my skin gets better to the point where I can 'upgrade' myself to the Seaweed range. I recommend this for people who have mild-moderate acne, oily skin and asian, as my mum is a natural herb freak!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Julia has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:light
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Sandy, Indiana
Aug 2nd, 2009
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Pros:This really works!! I have had pimples, black heads, and white heads since I was a teenager. I am now over 50 and have used everything in the book. After just the first application I see a big difference!!
Cons:The smell
Bottom Line:You need to stop spending money on other items and try this. it really works
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sandy has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:7.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Kris, Canada
Aug 1st, 2009
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Pros:None
Cons:Didn't do anything, made acne worse then when i began.
Bottom Line:Might work for you, but it really didn't work for me.
Recommended:No
Usage:Kris has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderate
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Terry Hines, Brooklyn, NY
Jul 28th, 2009
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Pros:I can see my face changing already, and I've only been using it for two days!! My skin looks and feels much smoother now.
Cons:It smells terrible.
Bottom Line:I think that you just have to try it and see for your self.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Terry Hines has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:9.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, canada
Jul 25th, 2009
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Pros:100% Natural; Dries Up Pimples; Decreases Pain in Zits after first treatment; somewhat strong but even on my sensitive skin i find it very useful undiluted; i personally love the smell
Cons:Burns slightly upon 1st application (like when you use a toner, such as the ProActiv toner), it's not painful necisarrily, just tingly. may dry out non-oily or sensitive skin. creates temporary white heads that go away with continued use.
Bottom Line:I find this product was very useful for me. I have sensitive but oily skin, but I used it undiluted. Maybe because my skin is naturally oily it didnt dry it out. Within an hour of first application my face was 10% better than it was. Scars weren't as noticeable, and the small pimples mostly went away. It made my skin very, very soft, and worked well as a toner, giving my skin a very nice "glow" or "brightness".. it looked healthy again. I believe if I continue to use this product my acne will be mostly gone within a week. I will try it out because I am confident that this could work. I have been battling acne for 6 years, and I believe this could work.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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