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 22, 2013

Pros:

Clears acne with repeated application
Significantly reduces inflammation
Decreases visibility of scars

Tea tree oil is a fantastic product. Personally, it has not cleared up my acne, but if used as a spot treatment repetitively throughout the day the pimples diminish very quickly. My greatest success is with my redness and minor scaring. I applied tea tree oil to my splotchy red patches of skin and it reduced the inflamation like a charm! I had to keep using it for about a month for noticeable results, but It was well worth it. Now my face is no longer red nor are my minor scars visible. Awesome!
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December 27, 2012

Pros:

Heals current and future breakouts
Gentle and moisturizing for dry skin
Few side effects

Cons:

Odor

Very effective if used consistently for a long time. I used the Dermae Tea Tree & Antiseptic Creme (has 5% TTO and 3,000 IU of Vitamin E) mixed with Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil to create 15% TTO mixture.Same effect like Retina-A for me...skin got bad first and then greatly improved.It is as if my skin had to get rid of junk first and then the Tree Tea Oil and the creme worked to heal the skin inside out. You need to make sure you use TTO with high level of TERPINEN but low level of CINEOLE to be effective. My level is 38+ for Terpinen and <3% for Cineole
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October 16, 2012

Pros:

natural
opens sinus's
dries out pimples fast

Cons:

gets worse before it gets better

I am in my second week of using tea tree oil and it seems to be improving my face. My method is using a cotton ball to apply the oil. Make sure you get a good amount on there (it should feel wet when going on your face). I leave it on for the rest of the day (do not use a moisturizer or your face could be super oily). I have gotten some of the worse acne I've had in years since starting this, but they are drying up quickly.
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June 11, 2012

Pros:

Dries up zits fast
Practically no post acne marks
Natural
Relatively cheap (a small bottle lasts a long time)

Cons:

Really strong smell
Can be drying if you use to much
Doesn't prevent acne

I use it full strength as a spot treatment twice a day and it's AWESOME! It's not a miracle (in my experience anything that claims to be is a gimmick) but after 2 or 3 days (sometimes less) a new zit will be pretty much gone. If it's a cyst it might take a little longer and some zapzyt gel, but I always see improvement by the next day. And combined with lemon juice it's helping get rid of previous marks too. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is the smell can be overwhelming and it doesn't really prevent acne.
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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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December 25, 2011

Pros:

Treats pimples
Helps fade post acne marks
Gets rid of redness
Makes skin less oily

Cons:

The smell!!
Stings eyes
Not good if you have sensitive skin.

I've honestly only been using this for 2 days but I love it! I have noticed such a difference in my face it's incredible. A lot of my marks have started to fade more. Better than before I was using Tea Tree oil. And my redness has been calmed. My pimples are taking a little bit to go away but, my pimples are tough. If you have sensitive skin, I do not recommend using this. I can see how it would burn skin. The only negatives I can find of this product was the smell. It smells awful.
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December 17, 2011

Pros:

Natural and as effective as BP without the side effects

Cons:

The smell is somewhat medicinal

I mix 10ml of tea tree oil with 190ml of a witch hazel / Salicylic acid cleanser (specially Super Drug's 'Deep Action Cleansing Lotion'). I do this because I read that a 5% concentration of Tea Tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide, and the added effect of Salicylic acid and witch hazel would help. I have moderate back acne that refuses to go. I'm 28 and I've used everything under the sun short of Roaccutane. Every night, I sprinkle some of the solution in my hand and apply it to my problem areas. I do this religiously and my skin has never been so clear. I can now count the amount of spots I have on my entire back (two, just two!). I'm really surprised at how well this has worked. You have to apply at least a 5% concentration solution at least once a day for a month at least to see result. You have to consistent.
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November 20, 2011

Pros:

Dry's up acne
Clear skin
WORKS!!!!!!

Cons:

None!(:

TRY THIS! I've had acne For about 6 years im 20 now. I've tried everything and Have spent wayy to much money one the dermatologist. Nothing has worked. I bought these products from TRADER JOES TEA TREE OIL-6$ TEA TREE OIL SOAP'pure vegetable soap-2 for 1.99$ Trader joes' FACEWASH WITH TEA TREE OIL-6.99$ TEA TREE TINGLE SHAMPOO-3.99$ TEA TREE TINGLE CONDITIONER-3.99$ I've only been using these products about a month and I see a big difference. I highly recommend people to try this. I thought nothing would work and I'd have to live with acne forever but this routine works for me. HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU!
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October 1, 2011

Pros:

wont clog pores, moisturizes because of its oil
properties. take away my blemishes and making my pimples dry.

Cons:

none

this products really worked for me, i have a moderate pimples and now its gone, i apply it every other night, after i lather tea tree oil to my face, i leave it about one to two minutes and i wipe it out with tissue, i use this as a moisturizer as well and anti bacterial solution.
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June 16, 2011

Pros:

Works Fast!
Great for stretch marks!

Cons:

The smell!
Kinda expensive.

I started putting tea tree oil on my stretch marks along with aloe vera gel and cocoa butter. I put the tea tree oil on overnight on my stretch marks, within 3 days, I noticed a difference. My stretch marks were significantly lighter. The aloe vera and cocoa butter may have worked, but I really think it is the tea tree oil that did it! I would recommend it for scaring. It has made most of my stretch marks A LOT lighter and on their way to almost being unnoticeable.
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