Tea Tree Oil

Love it. I use "amosphere (not atmosphere) tea tree oil facial wash", and use the "amosphere antibacterial facial stick" for problem spots. It's worked wonders considering I've even been prescribed stuff by the doc that didn't work. I've also been taking "DermaMed: for troubled skin" pills (one a day) along with the tea tree oil treatment. My face isn't as red as it once was from acne scars either. :) It cost me around 7$ for each amosphere product, and 30$ for the pills (these are optional though). Overall, VERY happy!

I would have given it a rating of 5 if not for the fact that it can be drying to my skin. More often, it has been very effective in the remedy of acne and oily skin for me when I was using it for a while. It dried out the pus-filled acne and helped heal acne wounds. It's an effective remedy as the oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antiseptic. It is also commonly used therapeutically to relieve nasal congestion, sinus, minor cuts, wounds and sores. Other than lavender essential oil, tea tree oil can be used neat on the skin. However, as with all essential oils, it is not recommended that the oil be taken orally (unless specified otherwise ie food grade). Even if you do not use this oil for acne, it is a very handy oil to keep in the medicine cabinet or first aid kit. I ran out of tea tree oil a month back and have not been able to purchase a new bottle as it is currently out of stock. However, with my current acne regime (antibiotics, Shiseido products), I would definitely use tea tree oil to treat acne wounds.

it works but expensive

This is a great product! I have been dealing with acne for way too many years and love TTO, I started it almost a year ago and my skin has cleared up a lot, another great product is apple cider vinegar [I tried it before the TTO and it worked pretty well, but TTO works the best]. Although my skin isn't completely clear, it is doing a lot better than it was before I started using TTO and only gets really annoying around that time of the month [which I have noticed taking aleve a day or two before menstruation, during, and a couple days after really helps] For me, the bottom line is get it!

its good for acne scars but leaves skin red for a hour or so. also it dry up skin so use oil free lotion on AFTER IT DRIES! but dont put it on right before bed, your boyfriend will complain! dont use it everyday.maybe couple times a week.

I've never used the bodyshop stuff, but regular stuff you buy at coles. Tea tree oil is the cure for everything.. its my windex. Itchy bites, sores, pimples, even the washing if you want a fresh smelling load! You can feel it killing all the germys on your face. I use it once at night after washing my face. I also alternate with lemon juice, which also works for me. I think the natural stuff will always work the best! Honey is also a wonderful mask. But don't get tea tree oil too strong or your face will crumble! My friend who also uses it made this mistake. Try it!

I would try it, i've heard some success stories, but i have oily skin, and it made my skin dry and flaky!?

I have suffered from moderate acne for about 14 years. I've gone to dermatologists, and tried over-the-counter brand treatments. I've been using Proactive for the past 2 years. Heading into my mid-twenties, I'm completely fed up with the embarrassment, pain, cost and stigma that comes along with acne. I read a review on this cite about tea tree oil. It was suggested to mix egg whites and a bit of the oil and apply as a mask. I gave it a whirl, and I kid you not, in one week (after a decade and a half) my face has cleared. I don't have one single white head or pimple. This is a first for me since junior high. It may not work for everyone, but it absolutely worked for me. In 7 days, during "lady time" and in the face of a law school mid-term, my face is finally clear from a very simple, inexpensive home remedy. Thank you to all of you who pointed me to my solution. :)

I have been using tea tree oil for about 4 weeks now, and its awesome. BP was just too harsh on my skin and instead decided to give TTO a try. After a week i noticed its powers on the pimples that i had. Some say that it burns, but to me its more like an "Icy" feeling that goes away quickly. I very much like that feeling on my skin because i know that it is working. I haven't had such smooth & clear looking skin since Junior High!!! Regimen: I use it 2 - 3X a day. I add some drops to my gel cleanser and massage my face. Pat dry. I use Witch Hazel as a toner. Finally, i again add some drops to my moisturizer and off i go. Bonus: Try using it with Aloe Vera Gel. No itchy, redness, or flaky skin. Soft, smooth, even toned 8 )

This product made my skin even worse, I had moderate acne, after a few days use it then became severe and my whole face was red! If you have sensitive skin AVOID this!