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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Sarah

March 29, 2007

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It just works!

Cons:

You have to get used to its smell.

I've struggled with acne for 18 years, severe acne for the past year and a half. I've been on almost every over the counter treatment, used ProActive, spent a fortune on dermotologist visits, had my face injected to increase healing (don't ever do this!), and took numerous prescriptions including 6 months of Accutane. Nothing did the job. Now, I wash my face twice a day with Desert Essence Thouroughly Clean Face Wash with tea tree oil. Twice a day I also wet a cotton ball under water, squeeze out the excess, put a few drops of Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil on it, and go over my face. My skin not only has cleared up, but it is now smooth, soft, and looks and feels great. It may not be everyone's miracle cure, but it was mine. I wish I knew about this stuff 18 years ago!

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Pinay

March 14, 2007

Pros:

Dries up acne super quick, even overnight. I believe that it kills the bacteria that causes acne too.

Cons:

The smell is so pungent. heh. My boyfriend calls it "doo doo oil". Good thing that smell is only temporary and I think taste too. Also it dries up your skin, which works out for me because I have oily skin.

I think it's worth a shot. I have oily skin and moderate acne. It may not work for you but like I said, I think that it's worth a shot. I just ordered jojoba oil from "Ditto's Wholesale" because it's cheaper and they just sent me an email promoting tea tree oil... "Preliminary scientific research (mainly in vitro) supports claims for various health benefits for tea tree oil . Inhaled, tea tree oil is said to make breathing easier by "breaking up congestion". It supposedly can alleviate a sore throat and minimize the symptoms of cold, flu and systemic fungal infections.As a bath additive it may control bacteria in spas and pools. Massaging diluted tea tree oil into the affected area may alleviate the discomfort of sore muscles or joint injuries. It also reduces hypertrophic scarring. Tea tree oil has been found to kill Propionibacterium acnes; the main cause of acne vulgaris both in vitro and in vivo." I hope that this information helps you even in a little way. BYE!

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Kristi

February 24, 2007

Pros:

Has reduced my breakouts, blackhead and redness significantly.

Cons:

I like the smell, my husband hates it. It takes a commitment of time to see significant results (2-3 months). It's a natural product that takes time to work. At first I had dry, flakey skin but that has all stopped once my skin got healthy from it

Think this is the best thing I have done for my skin ever! It's super affordable to buy a $8 bottle of Tea Tree oil that lasts six months. I love the tingly sting it gives my face. I'm amazed that my red coloring around my nose is almost gone (I'm 38 and have struggled with acne for years)and my black heads on my nose are quite minimized. My T-Zone oily skin has been more evened out and my red blochy spots are minimizing. I think this prodect is worth a try but it needs more than a week for results.

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tess

February 9, 2007

Pros:

shrinks already exsisting zits and stops new ones from forming.

Cons:

no cons for me!!

I wash my face with a mild cleanser then drench my skin in 100% pure tea tree oil. I had moderate acne on my chin and now not a single spot! This stuff is amazing!!!

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Natalie Bell

February 6, 2007

Pros:

Supposedly keeps lice away, if put in the hair.

Cons:

Since I started using a facial soap containing Tea Tree Oil, my cheeks are constantly red. I look embarrassingly bad. Figured out it was caused by the Tea Tree Oil.

Proceed with caution, unless you want to look like a radish! Seriously.

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josh

February 4, 2007

Pros:

it makes pimples smaller and prevents new ones from forming

Cons:

smell it smells like australia ,it also burns a bit when its put on but afer using benziyl peroxide for a year i am used to stinging skin

yes i reccomend it and just like benzoyl peroxide it takes a while to start working but people with severe acne shouldn`t use it i only get a few whiteheads

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kristina

January 21, 2007

Pros:

It clears some of your acne up

Cons:

smells terrible and blinds your eyes a bit

The bottom line is it does help with small pimples. It worked for me a treat. It cleared some of my pimples up but not all. If you have very severe acne I do not reccomend this but its good for people with tiny spots.

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Lance

January 9, 2007

Pros:

Readily available.

Cons:

Causes breakouts.

While tea tree oil may be helpful for some, one should use caution before implementing this remedy into a daily regiment.

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Samantha

January 6, 2007

Pros:

not a miracle worker,but pretty close :]

Cons:

Smells horriable,dosent "sink" into your skin,just kinda sits there

I got this in my Christmas Stocking because I was desperate for ANYTHING to clear up my skin.So I put it on that night and I saw immediate results,just after 2 hours i put it on!So I definately reccomend it :D

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Galit

December 28, 2006

Pros:

It is very good in the fact that it dries up the pimple, and it makes sure that it does not have a chance to get worse.

Cons:

The smell isn't so bad, you get used to it. However it dries up the skin, and the area around the affected location where the tea tree oil was applied. It also makes it red.

It is good, and did not let me down, it did however make my face dry, itchy and red. can be sometimes emberassing! BUT OVERALL IT WORKS! AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!

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