Tea Tree Oil

Good for "regular" acne characterized by pustules and with by oily skin. Too harsh and make rosacea worse. Rosacea requires different treatments. Sadly, you can have both acne and rosacea, esp. if you are older. If you do, or aren't sure what you have, see a dermatologist. Family practitioners are often unfamiliar with rasacea, despite how common it is.

its good, but dries skin

be sure your buying pure tea tree oil which comes only from an Australian tree "Melaleuca alternifolia" and can be found at " [link removed] "search for natria.A product that can be bought pre-mixed for use can be found at " [link removed] and search for tea tree oil.The Australian government sets the standard (AS 2782-1985) for tea tree oil quality at a minimum content of 30% terpinen-4-ol, and a maximum content of 15% 1,8-cineol can treat most skin conditions, dry scalp problems and canker sores.It should never be used without diluting and should not smell badly.A bad smell is of lower quality, may be rotten because of improper packaging or is from the Melaleuca family of trees but not the Austrailian alternifolia variety.If you buy it pure you can find mixing reciepes on [link removed] and at the bottom are other links for its use and how to properly mix.Rarity makes it a bit pricier at $10/oz.Mixing will go far.

Do not use this pure! It may seem like a quick fix but you run the risk of overdrying your skin. I mix with emu oil and it works wonders! I squirt a dime size amount of emu oil in my palm (not on your fingers, the tea tree oil is liquid and rung through). Drip a drop of tea tree oil in there and mix well. I have applied this to my whole face acne or not with no problems (avoiding sensitive eye area of course!). If you wish to apply emu oil to your undereyes (it works great for fine lines and darkness) apply pure emu before never after as when applying it after it may mix with the tea tree already on the skin. Use at night as the emu oil leaves you shiny. I wake up in the morning my skin looks so plump and radiant! Remeber to use a fresh pillow case every night! Old oil that gets smeared a round on it can't be good for your face.

I have had cystic acne for about 7 years (I'm 24), but breakouts started at 15. I literary tried everything. Salycic Acid, Benzoil Peroxide, Minocin (Antibiotic, Pills), Fucidin. Don't get me wrong, the first two worked years ago in reducing a small proportion of it. Now they don't work at all. No matter the amount or percentage of SA or BP. I have taken pills three times and they reduced it for a long time, but I needed months of treatment and they are really bad for you. I think that I developed resistance to antibacterial like fucidin. I used Deacneal from a french laboratory for two months before TTO, it's fantastic and really improved my skin, but it didn't clear my acne up completely and didn't look as if it was. I was also using Clinique for Acne, better than the usual clean and clear. like that but not enough for someone who has aSo...I have been using tea tree oil for about 2 months now. It has been fantastic. I switched completely to the whole line of The Beauty Shop.

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!

Tea tree oil is great! Along with lavender oil, I use it "neat" on my acne areas (just a drop or so) to help calm redness down and kill bacteria. It seems to keep some acne at bay and DEFINITELY shrinks acne that I've popped. (I know, bad habit.)

It helped clear up my mild acne i dilute with my night serum it is still very effective i love the smell and i can see the difference of my skin in good way

As a person who only spends money on a facial cleanser and toner, I always am looking around the house for treatments I can use without spending money. So far, tea tree oil is my favorite. I have been using it for several years now, and at first I was turned off by the smell and drying effect it had (my skin was very oily at the time; it has improved since). However, after trying OTC benzoyl peroxide and noticing it had little to no effect on my pimples, I have turned back to using it twice a day after washing my face and applying a toner. The trick is using a cotton swab (Q-tip) instead of a cotton ball or your fingers, applying it only on large pimples, not on large areas. Although it dries out the pimple, it still tends to make it somewhat greasy feeling afterward. Therefore, I have to wait about 20 minutes before applying makeup to my face, which is a downside.

I used this when I used to get huge pimples that would not come to a head. It tingles when you apply it, but don't worry. It will also cause the skin, on the area you applied it, to flake. That's completely normal if you're using it undiluted. Which you should only do if you are spot treating. I also want to let you know that not all brands are created equal. Desert Essence worked AMAZING for me, but I tried a different brand when it ran out because it was a little pricey. Well I learned my lesson because the other brand did nothing for me.