Tea Tree Oil

I used to use The Body Shop tea tree oil as it's recommended by many friends but I recently realised it's only 15% and went to get a 'regular' 100% Australian tree tree oil from the drugstore. The 100% one is awesome. It works so much faster yet the amount of stinging is not worse. I see my pimples drying up in 2days and the redness is reduced greatly when I apply some TTO before bed. I always read great reviews about TTO but was unsure why it didn't work too well for me, I guess since I am not allergic to it, using a higher concentration is better. Beware of skin sensitivity and allergies before using as seen in others' reviews. Patch-test or use tiny bits first.

I was reading the reviews listed before I decided to post my own review or not and I am shocked! *******YOU MUST DILUTE THIS OIL WITH WATER BEFORE APPLYING!!!!********* Tea Tree Oil is very potent. The reason why so many reviews say it makes your skin bright red is because they have actually burned their skin on accident!! :( dilute, dilute, dilute! I mix Apple Cider Vinegar with water and a few drops of Tea Tree Oil, and use this after I wash my face. Another way I use this oil is after showers before bedtime! After a steamy shower I soak a clean washcloth in hot water (but not too hot to burn your skin, be careful!). After wringing out the excess water, and you're left with a damp washcloth, put a few drops of the Tea Tree Oil on the cloth. While your face is still warm and wet from your shower, place the warm damp cloth on your face and just breath. It's aromatherapy and seriously doing work on your face at the same time :) Wipe down with the ACV, water, and oil mix and you are moisturized and smooth and NATURALLY beautiful :) For spot treatments- dilute, but take a Q-tip and hold the tip on the head/main problem zit. Don't spread the oil around an entire area. Take the word "spot" treatment very literally. Wishing you all happy, healthy days :) peace~

I've had moderate acne since I was 12 yrs old. Now as a 34 yr old I have learned to control it but after having had a baby recently I've been getting some flare ups. I also have an 11 yr old daughter that is suffering immensely with acne on her face, back and chest. I tried Proactive for a while when I was in college and it was worthless, actually made my skin worst. I bought it for my daughter thinking that after a couple of yrs the product could have improved. I was so disappointed. The product actually burned my daughter's skin and made her acne worst. Someone recommended on a blog a mask for acne that included Tea Tree Oil, brown sugar and honey. I had Tea Tree Oil that I had used on my pimples before and of course the brown sugar and honey I already had in my pantry. So I prepared the mask and I fell in love with the smell. The strong smell of the oil blends with the honey and smells yummy! So I tried the mask on my daughter and on the second day I could already see the acne drying out, the redness and dark spots fading and her skin looks very healthy. I use it every day and my face has never felt and looked this good. I used it both as a mask and a scrub. I also apply the oil directly on my daughter's back and chest which are less sensitive than her face and the acne is fading considerably. No OTC can prevent acne, look into your diet, genes, stress and the products you use on your body to find the culprit or culprits. I am coaching my daughter into eating less processed sugars, ei., sodas, candies, milk chocolate, etc., washing her face, chest and back at least twice a day, eating healthy especially lots of fruits and veggies and drinking lots of water which helps the body eliminate impurities. Tea Tree Oil helps control acne but maybe strong on its own and may dry the skin so mixing it with other products might help make it more tolerable.

This stuff has been a potent but definite Lifesaver for me. I have recently started suffering with what is now the most chronic onset of hormonal cystic acne on my jawline and chin area. Acne has been the bane of my life since 14 (now aged 38) but I have NEVER had the level of intensity or this type of acne until a few months ago. It has crushed my confidence and I only leave the house when I have to. I was worried about using 100% Tea Tree Oil neat. But my pain threshold is high and my skin has become accustomed to the powerhouse that is Tea Tree Oil, after consistent and careful use over the last few months. What is great about this stuff is that whilst, I am now able to use it neat (and have done for several weeks), the bacteria baddies implicated in causing my acne don't seem to have developed a tolerance which means it continues to be as effective as it was from my first use. I never experience burning or redness, provided that the skin I apply it to is not broken or already irritated. I use clean fingers to apply sparingly to each separate blemish, avoiding unaffected areas of my face. The smell doesn't bother me and even if it did, I would declare that 8 out of 10 blemishes being either greatly reduced or dried up and shrunk to a pin head the next morning worth possibly smelling a bit like a eucalyptus munching Koala bear. I would NOT recommend that ANYONE use this neat as it is very strong. However, even diluting it with water or a carrier oil would be beneficial and you could possibly increase the concentration over time. At £2.99 for a 30ml bottle from Savers, lasts me ages ( despite using it neat), so diluting it would mean it could last you for months. If you've exhausted OTC or prescribed topical treatments, I genuinely recommend Tea Tree Oil, however you decide to apply it.

Hallelujah it works! I've had severe acne for years now, Accutane made it go away for a while (terrible side affects) but it came back within a year, and now this oil is miraculous!! The weather-proofing against the soul-rending cold in AK is wonderful too! I'm using it at a time when my acne would be at full force, but it's actually GOING AWAAAY!!! Fingers crossed, I hope it helps long term! (How cute it the rating system, what are they, dancing thumbs? Aaaaaw)

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!

I figured out that this essential oil is great for the skin.If your skin is too greasy,It dries it out.And If your skin is too dry,then it moisturizes it.It perfectly ballences out your skin and gives your skin a healthy soft and clean look.I put tea tree oil on my shopping lists.Thats essential!! I also get relief from this oil for pain.I ride bikes for long distances and often time feel sore...This oil relieves the soreness of my muscles.I also used to have stinky feet.Tea tree oil used like a lotion on my feet compleatly got rid of the foot funk in just about a week!IThis is officially the 2nd christmas that I didnt get an oder-eater in my stalking!!!!!! I bring this oil in my back pack because sometimes I forget something like deoderant and rub some on my underarms.Not only does it kill bacteria and help you not smell bad but it helps clear out your sweat pores(has penetrant)(good for you) I like to go camping as a part of my bike ridding and masquitos and ticks are a pain.I dont always have accses to garlic or eucaliptus leaves.I always have some tea tree oil in my backpack!This oil repells both ticks and mosqitos and many more! I was written on with a sharpie marker and the soap and water didnt work too great.Guess what did?yes!As soon as it hit the ink It began to smear.I wiped it away very easyly.(penetrant)Its also tough on grease.(oil on hands from working on cars/bikes) It removed a blood stain on my pants! I use this oil for random things. GOOD SURVIVAL USES! GOOD FOR HOME USES! GOOD FOR BEAUTY USES! GOOD ANYWARE!(GOOD TO GO) ARE YOU GOOD TO GO???? I sure am!!! Bottom line: I <3 TEA TREE OIL INDEED<3 THANK YOU AUSTRAILIANS!!

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.

I have Indian skin, and for the last 6 months I've been getting acne on my forehead, and worse of all when the acne goes it leaves a dark scar for months. The Tea Tree Oil I got was from the UK from a fairly well known store that begins with the letters Wil Note this has to be the 100% pure oil, not just some product that includes Tea Tree oil but the real deal 100% in a tiny bottle. I apply it with a finger directly on to my face, I find it dries my greasy skin and does two things, it seems to help the acne to just dissipate, but also seems to help it heal a lot faster then normal. This is by far the fastest acting thing I've ever tried for acne and it works amazingly. If you have sensitive skin this might be too strong for some, but for myself it works wonders.

I have been using 10 % benzoyl peroxide for about two years; both the cleanser and the after cream. My face has never been so clear and even toned since i switched to using pure tea tree oil. I just ice my face, then wash it with a cleanser; let dry then use a q tip to get a drop of tea tree oil and mix it with moisturizer and rub it in my skin. If you want results try switching to this routine. my skin is now clean and the post acne marks are quickly fading. YAY