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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May 6, 2012

Pros:

Helps dry out active acne. Also has many other uses. A great antiseptic!

Cons:

The smell is pretty gross. Some people really like the smell, its not for me. I deal with it though

I think the product is worth having around, I find myself using it for many things, from acne to bug bites!
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May 1, 2012

Pros:

a little drying
natural

Cons:

smells bad
greasy (but that's to be expected)
not very effective

This might have helped a little bit, but really I just noticed peeling and no change in the actual pimple. I use it on my scalp now, though, and now it's cleaner and flake free!!
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April 29, 2012

Pros:

its natural product
clears up pimples

Cons:

smells abit but you get used to it

this is really good product for people have tried everything like me it really helped me with my spots as they was starting to come back bad. i hope my skin doesnt become emmune to it but its a natural product so it cant harm you. stings abit when i put it on and leave it over night but i know its working.i recommend this to everyone just carry on with your normal skin care rountine and see what happens let it work for a couple of weeks.
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April 26, 2012

Pros:

Kills bacteria
dries acne n pimples fast
made my skin extra soft
faded my acne scars and redness
Reduced the tiny bumps around my chin

Cons:

Hmmm... The smell? Its strong but i kinda like the minty smell Its :)

I have sensitive/oily/acne prone skin. And i mean really oilyyyy skin. Im Asian so my pores are aren't big.... Just your average skin. So i don't know why my skin produces so much oil. But nway... I've tried everything from clinique ..chanel ...drugstore... But nothing worked any magic until i found this baby! I would put it all over my skin the night and next day... I would get my baby skin!! I love this product! Everyone should try this... What would hurt? And proactive is a joke.... That's the main product that destroyed my face!!
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April 18, 2012

Pros:

-One of the most effective spot treatment
-Shrinks pimples
-Works really fast (you can see a difference in 30 mins for new spots!)
-Cheap if you buy it online, like on ebay. $10 is for 100ml!

Cons:

-Your acne can become resistant
-Drying
-Doesn't PREVENT acne...
-The smell

Used to use tea tree oil toner from the body shop, it worked for a few months then I'm guessing my acne became resistant, so I stopped. That was 2 years ago. Now, I use 100% tea tree oil as a spot treatment just 2-3 times per day, but only when necessary! I'm hoping that if I use it at full strength and only on individual pimples, my acne won't become resistant... It can be drying, but I have oily skin and haven't had any problems yet, if you have dry or sensitive skin I would be more careful.
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April 15, 2012

Pros:

great for black heads!

Cons:

if you use to much tea tree oil in the mixture it makes your skin peel

i used it once a day on my nose to get rid of black heads because i heard it works i didnt know what to do after i apply it so i just left it there i saw my pores open up and i felt really clean it irritated my eyes the first time i tried it but its fine now overall? really great and i would defently reccomend it for peolple with acne and espicially black heads oh and FYI i bought mine at Earthfair for like half price!
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April 9, 2012

Pros:

.clears up skin
.feels refreshing
.doesnt dry it out

Cons:

.tingles alot
.makes ur face a little red, but it goes away
.the smeel

I loved it! i noticed a difference after a week. i put it on every night before bed and it works miracles!
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April 6, 2012

Pros:

Works
Eliminates acne
works over night
Easy to apply
Reduces redness

Cons:

Can only be bought in small bottles
Smell is very strong

This product is amazing... it does wonders. it basically works over night. But left my room smelling like it... i don't mind the smell but it is very strong. Anyway there are a lot of benefits of tree tea oil.
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April 3, 2012

Pros:

Very effective antibacterial
Simple, natural ingredients
Easy to find
Affordable
Dries up acne FAST
Nice tingly feeling upon application

Cons:

Can be drying if not properly diluted
Pungent smell, but I don't mind it

WOW! Tea tree oil, along with witch hazel has really helped clear up a nasty breakout I've had for the last couple months. I had fresh bumpy zits all over my cheeks and along my jawline, even some on my neck, and I'm finally getting relief. My face is smoothing out and the zits are drying out more and more everyday. It's really amazing to see my face finally clear up. I mix up a toner containing 10% tea tree oil, 90% witch hazel, and apply this all over my face and neck with a hypoallergenic cotton pad, twice daily after cleansing (gentle BHA cleanser). Proper dilution is key! I use a graduated cylinder to make this exact dilution and keep the mixture in a small 3 oz. squirt bottle. This 10% dilution is perfect for me and doesn't overly dry but is still effective against acne. I want to give my skin a chance to breathe while it's healing from this breakout so I moisturize just very lightly afterward. Bottom line, tea tree oil is incredible and very effective at treating skin infections such as acne. You just need to be very careful though and find out what dilution works for you. I wouldn't advise using 100% since it could cause more problems in the long run due to dryness and skin irritation. Use a dilution between 4-15% and you should be good to go! Anything less than 4% can be ineffective, and more than 15% can be overly drying. Try it, it really works!
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March 27, 2012

Pros:

-Eliminates red acne marks
-soaks deep into pours, helps clear blackheads
-gives skin an even glow
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Cons:

-very strong odor
-If too much is applied, irritates/reddens skin
-while clearing pimples, blackheads seem to appear

I am 23, white, female, I've had terrible acne since I was 10. I have been using TTO for about 5 months, and I am very happy with the results. I still need to be consistant with my regimine for it to work. I spot treat big pimples by applying TTO to a cotton-ball tip and apply several times/day. I have watched dark, red post-acne marks fad gradually. (It doesn't clear-up right away, it takes several appliances.) Example: Last night, I applied the oil to numerous pimples on my face before bed, and I woke up and many of the zits down-sized to a little red mark, and the pimple was gone. It works great, and I have beceome used to the smell. I bought a small bottle (1 oz) and it lasted me this entire 5 months. Here is what the bottle says, "delivers natural skin relieft, know for its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Natural bacteria fighting topical oil. Massage on face, body and hands." It doesn't cure my acne, but it does help clear up my skin and post-ance marks. I recommend this natural product!
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