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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February 26, 2012

Pros:

Dries up acne without irritating the rest of your skin
Diminishes the appearance of acne gradually
Doesn't irritate
Easy to apply
Works well overnight

Cons:

Slow to work // takes time
Doesn't do wonders - only speeds up healing process
Left me with very dark acne scars
Strong smell

Overall, I do use tea tree oil on a daily basis and will probably continue to do so. The results aren't TOO noticeable, though it has helped in reducing spots and has made my blemishes clear up quicker than usual. The thing I hate about it though, is that many pimples that I've applied this to left behind VERY dark scars that I'm afraid will take forever to remove.
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February 24, 2012

Pros:

Dries spots
Helped my red marks
Personally LOVE the smell

Cons:

Only problem is I go through the small bottles too fast!

I LOVE tea tree oil <3 If I feel a pesky spot coming up I just dab some on and it takes the fight out of it. It doesn't seem to be too effective on the cysts I get sometimes though, but then, nothing is. The smell does kind of stink up your whole room, but I love the way it smells! All in all, it's a must have in my spot fighting arsenal.
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February 24, 2012

Pros:

1. Works fast.
2. Reduces redness.
3. Anti-bacterial.
4. Can be used with other natural acne remedies to fully clear acne.

Cons:

1. Can only be bought in small amounts.

I use Tea tree oil in a mixture together with extra virgin olive oil and sugar. I find that using the sugar to get rid of dead skin cells and then the olive oil to moisturise helps the Tea tree oil go even further. It also means no drying out of the skin. However, if I have a random or severe breakout I will use the Tea tree oil as is only on the area that has had a breakout. I suggest using Tea tree oil with another natural acne treatment you find best and applying it to your skin on a regular basis because in the long term it may just clear your acne altogether.
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February 23, 2012

Pros:

Good on smaller, milder acne.
Does Work.
not too drying

Cons:

The smell, everyone hates it. I, like it.
May dry and burn....but not really? Unless used improperly.
Doesnt work for harsher acne.

I use this as a go to spot treatment for midler pimpels that pop up on my cheek. Reduces sweeling works fast, and makes a pimple go away in 1-3 days(: Doesnt work on REALLY infalmed acne. Good thing for your occasinoal zit. Dont use this for treating seriouser acne. It wont work for tohse that need something liek Differin. And its organic(:
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February 22, 2012

Pros:

Pure
Calms down acne

Cons:

Can be expensive
Not the best smell

I believe I have combination skin, so this item has worked in a weird way for me. I'm using it a lot on my eyebrows (for some reason I keep getting spots there lately) and near my forehead and sides of my head, where my hair begins to grow. At these areas, this product has worked wonders! It really calms down my acne. I have tried to use it on my cheeks though and it's doing nothing :/ Then again, my acne on my cheeks is different from what I get near my hair. So just test it and see how it works guys! Definitely recommend it though, it WORKS!
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February 21, 2012

Pros:

*Dried out zit
*Redness reduced
*Drew out impurities
*Tingly feeling
*Semi-fast absorption

Cons:

*the smell is strong, my room smells of it for days and i only use a little!
*a little drying, can be combated with good mostiurizer/egg white mask & egg yolk masks
* so expensive for such a small bottle :(

I've suffered acne since 4th grade and although it has been improving through the years, this is definitely helping during those extreme breakout periods I have INCREDIBLY dry skin (thanks eczema -.-) and acne products that work on my skin just dry me out like a desert, i'm talking scales and dry patches for WEEKS maybe MONTHS during the winter/ early spring after reading the reviews on here, i popped into my local rite aid and bought 100% tea tree oil. all i can say is WOW. after a few HOURS my HUGE zits reduced in size and my zits that were already healing VANISHED. it is KEY though that you dilute the oil if you're going to use it on the ENTIRE face, especially if you have dry skin like me. but as a spot treatment it is fine oh gosh the smell -.- it is an incredibly high smelling menthol smell!! the first time i opened the bottle a slew of vulgarities came out of my mouth lol. the smell is so strong that my room smells like it for days so make sure you open a window or are in a well ventilated area my regime is just a basic wash with purpose soap followed up by bio oil (AMAZING ON MARKS!!!) if i have a really bad skin week, i spot treat with tea tree and during a chill day, take one egg white add a little tea tree and whisk until frothy then apply to my face and harden. rinse it off and then follow up with egg yolk applied to face and let it harden. wash off with warm water THEN cold water. BEFORE ANY MASK i steam my face with salt water, really opens up the pores hope this helps!!!
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February 20, 2012

Pros:

Only a small amount is needed
Feels fresh, feels good that yours using something organic and pure

Cons:

Only worked for small blemished and spots
shouldn't be used for outright acne
Can sting, but it sometimes doesn't
Small bottle is expensive
Gets used quickly

It's good for small spots and blemishes if thats all you get, but apart from that it isn't really effective for general acne, the odd spot yeah, it may work for you, it worked for me when I used to get a spot or 2, but when I actually got 'acne' it just didnt work. At one point I was clear and had an event to go to the next day, I broke out a day before with large spots, around my T zone, mainly cheeks, tea tree oil didn't do anything and I applied a generous amount of it for 2 days.
February 19, 2012

Pros:

Works

Cons:

Stinks

Seen results almost immediately.
February 18, 2012

Pros:

Only a small amount needs to be used,
Feels clean & fresh,
Fast results & it's all natural.

Cons:

A small bottle can be a little expensive.

I am about 18 weeks pregnant. I have always had a problem with acne but it has gotten more severe with pregnancy. Your options are limited when your expecting so home remedies I have found are the best option for me. I have been doing a acne regimen of my own every night for about a week. First, I make a paste with baking soda & water. I scrub this on my face & let it dry (takes about 3 minutes) then, I rinse with lukewarm water. Next, I take a cotton ball with witch hazel on it & use it as an astringent (It doesn't sting or dry my face out like a normal astringent). I then moisturize my face with a oil-free moisturizer. Finally, I use the tea tree oil as a spot treatment. My husband & I have had wonderful results so far & I cannot wait to see what our results are a month from now! Good luck to everyone & I hope this review helps :)
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February 17, 2012

Pros:

- has a nice herb smell
- results in a day or two
- has cooling and relaxing effect
- can be applied daily

Cons:

- very oily and runny, so can get a bit messy

I would say this is so far the best natural treatment I've used to reduce my acne. It works quickly and feels natural. You can also find cheap ones with small concentrations of tea tree oil and it still works.
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