Tea Tree Oil

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Tea tree oil is defined by international standard ISO 4730 (2004) (“Oil of Melaleuca, Terpinen-4-ol type”), which specifies levels of 15 components, which are needed to define the oil as “tea tree oil.”

Among over 98 compounds contained in the oil, terpinen-4-ol is responsible for most of the antimicrobial activity.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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August 24, 2011

Pros:

great antiseptic
tames breakouts
shrinks blackheads
nice tingly feeling
relatively cheap
absorbs into skin without feeling oily
i actually like the smell

Cons:

the strong odor tends to sting my eyes

i don't dilute the stuff at all. just put a little on a cotton ball and apply to my face.within a few days i notice a difference, and i know it's killing bacteria. i use this along with clinique acne solutions and the occasional clay mask. this stuff is a great way to supplement your regimen.
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August 19, 2011

Pros:

Natural Treatment
Cost Effective
Versatile
Keeps my skin feeling clean

Cons:

Smells like Gasoline
Must be diluted

I absolutely LOVE tea tree oil! You can use it in just about everything, not just skin oriented. I first purchased it to make a brush cleanser (6 parts witch hazel, 1 part tea tree oil). The tea tree oil cleanses the brushes as well as conditions it. When using this cleanser recipe it also helps the skin when you're putting on makeup... So knowing tea tree could be used in the face I would spot treat pimples with it. At first the scent was way to strong for me, but I have gotten used to it. I was looking for a cleanser that would clean my pores better but I was having a very difficult time finding one, so I began to add tea tree oil to my purpose cleanser. I use two pumps of cleanser, and with an eye dropper, 3 drops of tea tree oil. This stuff can be extremely harsh on skin if used in 100% form on delicate skin, so it is highly advised by many websites to dilute it. Some say for oily/normal skin use water and for sensitive skin use aloe vera (which also has great skin benefits) Aubrey Organics has the purest gel I could find, besides turning to the type you would drink. Overall, tea tree oil is an amazing product; especially for people who want to go to the all natural route. However, this probably should not be the only thing you use for acne. Exfoliation must occur, so if you want to go all natural google some natural ways to exfoliate the skin to get rid of the sticky, dead skin cells clogging your pores. This is great stuff! *The cost I inputed is for a large bottle of 100% australian tea tree oil from vitaminshoppe
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July 30, 2011

Pros:

- Clears up acne in days, or weeks
- gets rid or scars
- reduces rednes
- softens skin
- cheap
- lasts a long time

Cons:

- stinks BADLY!
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I have used everything! BP, proactive, neutrogina, been on acne pills from the dermo. and i have been on epiduo. I started using this and overnight most of my pimples were gone, redness was reduced and face softer, I have been using this product for 3 weeks, I have NO pimples anymore, haven't broken out and scars are almost gone!!! my routine: wash cetaphil face wash morning and night apply small amount of TTO with fingers with some water allover face
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July 15, 2011

Pros:

Works well preventing acne
Works fast
No breakouts

Cons:

Smells strange

Works very well for me!
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July 8, 2011

Pros:

Cured my pimples! Refreshing. Natural. Tiny bottle lasts a very long time.

Cons:

Didn't seem to help with blackheads/whiteheads or enlarged pores.

I haven't had an infected pimple since I started using this product, and before I used to get about 2 a day! I simply mix a drop of pure tea tree oil in with a generous amount of moisturizer (Cetaphil) every night before bed. It has a tingling cooling sensation and a strong but pleasant smell. I'm also on Yaz and Retin-A but tea tree oil seems to have been the final step that was lacking in my routine.
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July 7, 2011

Pros:

Natural, cheap, smell (some may differ), effective.

Cons:

Prefer for spot treatment- may be too oily to apply all over face. Can stain clothes.

Is a natural benzol peroxide in my opinion. I believe it works like a charm to heal those zits that have already came to the surface or those which are in the process of healing. I found that you're better off with benzol peroxide for those zits beneath the surface of the skin. It will make your skin turn a little red at first but it disappears after a few minutes. I think it also helps to remove the dead skin cells at a quicker pace. I wash my face with Aveeno acne soap, pat-dry and then apply pro-active toner, spot treat with tea tree oil and apply benzol peroxide to the rest of my face. I put foundation directly over tea tree oil- you do not need additional lotion. I really recommend this stuff.
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July 3, 2011

Pros:

Anti-fungal
All Natural
Dries out oils from skin
Cleans deep within the skin

Cons:

Smell could be over powering for most (or vigorously refreshing)

Do your research before using any product, herb, or extract. Also research different combinations of herbal oils that can help your skin type overall instead of hoping that one oil can be a cure all. TTO is wonderful. It can be too drying for sensitive skin, but it can be diluted with a carrier oil such as sunflower oil. TTO is awesome for oily acne prone skin types. For sensitive skin, it might be better to wash TTO off after a small period of time (about 30 minutes- 1 hour) Acne prone skin needs to be cleansed from within. While using TTO your skin may break out more before completely being clear due to the fact that TTO is anti-fungal. It is trying to get rid of the bacterial within your skin that you can not see. Smart tip: Always apply a moisturizer after applying TTO. The best moisturizers can also be herbal oils such as Sweet Almond Oil or Rosehip Seed Oil. You do not need much at all just put a dab on your face and rub it all around until absorbed. Repeat until all areas of the face are lightly treated.
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July 2, 2011

Pros:

Reduces inflammation
Good for spot treatments
Inexpensive
Works quickly
All natural

Cons:

Can be drying
The smell might bother some people, but I actually like it

I LOVE tea tree oil. Love it. It's like my all natural BP. If I have an inflamed pimple, or a whitehead or blackhead that I popped, I'll apply some tea tree oil on it with a q-tip and in the morning, you can't even tell there was something there. I think it also prevents it from getting infected. It also dries up zits and makes them a lot less noticeable. Make sure your tea tree oil is 100% and doesn't have any extra stuff in it. For me, it's a nice natural alternative to benzoyl peroxide, and works great for oily skin. (: Just make sure you're not allergic or sensitive to it first before you slather it all over your face, or you might get an unwanted allergic reaction.
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June 24, 2011

Pros:

I love this stuff! When i seen it at sally beauty supply for only 5.99 i knew i had to buy one. Next time when i run out, i will definitely stock up! It doesnt dry out my skin and my pimples are reduced by the next morning :)

Cons:

None

Great
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June 20, 2011

Pros:

Eliminates mild acne
Smoother skin
Inexpensive

Cons:

None
Some people don't like the smell, but I love it.

For three years, I've been trying so hard to get rid of my acne, but almost nothing has helped. but now, I've been using a tea tree facial scrub and cleanser from The Body Shop for about two weeks now. At first my skin broke out, but now it's clearer than it's been in years. It's still getting clearer everyday. I just use a foaming cleanser in the morning and night, and the facial scrub twice a week. It's almost like magic. Whenever I talk to someone who doesn't like their skin, i ALWAYS recommend the tea tree skincare line from The Body Shop. It's soooo amazing. I wouldn't recommend it, though, if you have really dry skin. If you do - just make sure you moisturize like crazy.
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