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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December 7, 2007

Pros:

Everthing about this product is wonderful...

Cons:

smell

I first started dabbing it on zits, when it cleared those up I decided to use all over my face I just put two drops of the 100% tea tree oil mixed with a dime sized about of my moisturizer a rub it on my face the results have been amazing...
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December 5, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

I am severely allergic to tea tree oil and it made me develop deep cystic type acne.

Be cautious if you are using products with tea tree oil in them and you notice your acne getting worse. It happened very slowly with me and therefore I did not realize at first that it was the cause. I am also allergic to eucyleptus...they are in the same family.
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December 1, 2007

Pros:

works quickly, clears up redness and pimples

Cons:

smells kind of funky

works well but dont waste your money on the cleansers and toners and moistureizers etc... just buy the one from the body shop (15%) and dab it on randomyl during the day.
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November 29, 2007

Pros:

makes zits less noticable and eventually gone.

Cons:

makes u face kinda tingly like bengay.

you should try it.i only paid 5 at wallmart for 100%.
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November 26, 2007

Pros:

Dries pimple quickly. Natural product.

Cons:

Drying to the skin. Can seal over a pimple, leaving infection inside. Ineffective on bumps. Strong smell.

After reading about tea tree oil here, I decided to give it a try. Mine is 100% pure oil. I dab in on pimples at night, not all over. The smell is strong but I got used to it. It has seemed to help pimples but not bumps. It's too strong to used twice daily, so I use it only at night. I have only mild acne after quitting birth control, but it's still annoying. I'm also using witch hazel at night. It's worth a try if you don't like using chemicals on your skin. I paid $11 for one ounce, but I only use a few drops a day.
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November 19, 2007

Pros:

cleared the pimple

Cons:

dryness, iritation, redness

Tea Tree oil really improved my skin for about a week and after that week i had one of the worst break out i've ever had. It shrunk the pimple size but not the redness. i could only put it on the big red pimples. if i put it on anywhere else on my skin a pimpe would form there. if you are goign to use tea tree oil use it in moderation especailly if you have sensitive skin. it is rough on skin and overuse makes it worse
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November 16, 2007

Pros:

inexpensive, effective and natural.

Cons:

Spicey smell but you start to like it after a while.

I got it at the body shop (15%). I got stronger stuff at the drug store but it was more expensive and didn't work like the stuff I got at the bodyshop. Stuff from bodyshop was cheap. It worked. It was the onlything that has worked on the non-forehead parts of my face.(forhead needed ret-A but ret-A was too strong for the rest of the face that tea tree oil was perfect for)
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November 9, 2007

Pros:

It worked fairly well. Better than anything I have tried before.

Cons:

Kind of pricey. (12.99 for a small bottle)It smells strong and makes my eyes water and burn. I have to put it on at night. It burns your face when you use it full strength which of course I did/still do.

I have had acne for 9-10 years now and I did notice a difference. It did not clear it completely and it has to be used pretty much regularly to help. I don't know how good that is for your face to use continuously. Like I said, kind of pricey. It did work descent for me and I will continue to be faithful to using it for a good while to see if it stands the long test! It is worth a try and what do you have to lose?!
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November 8, 2007

Pros:

I have been using tea tree oil mixed with grapeseed oil (2 ml tea tree oil/20 ml of grapeseed oil--10%) on my daughter's skin to treat her cystic acne (she is 18). It is working amazingly!

Cons:

It takes time and persistence (months). Also, I would strongly recommend that a test spot be done first--tea tree oil is strong and can burn sensitive skin. I would never put straight tea tree oil onto the skin, I always dilute with a carrier oil.

Great stuff, it works in combatting acne. In order to maintain control over bad acne, I would suggest using every evening--diluted in a carrier oil (see above). Results may not be immediate. Those with mild sensitivity to tea tree may want to try manuka oil. I've read that manuka oil is also effective, perhaps more effective than tea tree oil (they're in the same plant family), and may not cause as much skin irritation in some, although manuka oil is more expensive. [link removed]
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November 7, 2007

Pros:

doesn't irritate my sensitive skin at all unlike BP, seems to be effectively killing the bacteria that my doctor thinks is causing my acne, doesn't cause comodones to scar like other topical treatments, and when i use it daily, prevents breakouts!

Cons:

results aren't always immediate. it usually takes longer than BP to see the effects.

TTO doesn't work for everyone. there hasn't been much research about it, but in the research that does exists, it shows that 5% TTO is just as effective as 5% BP in treating mild to mod. acne, but with less side-effects. all i know is that it works wonders for me. i use @mosphere's 5% TTO + gylcolic acid, and my skin is the best it's ever been. i like that it's a natural product and that it's alot less harsh than SA and BP. i'm a total advocate lol.
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