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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November 12, 2010

Pros:

-cheap
-easy to buy
-long shelf life
-can make your own concoctions with it

Cons:

-takes a fair bit longer than BP to work
-drying
-very pungent

I find it works best if diluted with aloe vera gel
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June 29, 2010

Pros:

Worked

Cons:

Stinks.
Caused rash one time when I didn't dilute with carrier oil or aloe vera gel.
Drying
Took longer than BP

I didn't know at the time I tried tea tree oil that the study comparing it with BP to treat acne used 5% tea tree gel. Next time I'll try that because even diluted tea tree oil is just too drying for my skin and smells very strong. Probably because I'm not diluting it no where near as low of concentration as 5%.
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March 23, 2010

Pros:

Really gets rid of my acne!
Cheap

Cons:

Burns sort of, probably not for those with sensitive skin

I've never used the bodyshop stuff, but regular stuff you buy at coles. Tea tree oil is the cure for everything.. its my windex. Itchy bites, sores, pimples, even the washing if you want a fresh smelling load! You can feel it killing all the germys on your face. I use it once at night after washing my face. I also alternate with lemon juice, which also works for me. I think the natural stuff will always work the best! Honey is also a wonderful mask. But don't get tea tree oil too strong or your face will crumble! My friend who also uses it made this mistake. Try it!
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March 31, 2017
Great stuff
When I was younger, I had MAD lice and my family always used this amazing oil to get rid of it and keep it at bay. I was skeptical about using this on my face, but lots of people had recommended it to me. I made the mistake of putting 2 drops undiluted all over my face and I swear my skin almost burnt off. DILUTE THIS OIL! IT'S POWERFUL. The best way I find to use this oil is to add a drop or two to your daily moisturizer. I use Nivea Soft and add one drop and mix it thoroughly in my hand and apply like usual. I was surprised when it didn't leave an oily feel, in fact, it left my face feeling matte (in a good way!). The next day, my skin was less bumpy and less red. My skin felt really amazing. My skin has gotten better after only three days of use (above method twice a day). Also, it smells super good, at least for me. I'd say give it a go, no harm in trying.
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January 22, 2017
Great
Whenever I had a stubborn pimple, I just ice it down and then use a quip and place tea tree oil on the pimple bout 3 times a day. It's completely gone in like 2 days. Works every time.
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May 25, 2016
Broke me out
I made the mistake of using this as a spot treatment & later all over my face (diluted in another oil) a few months ago. Broke me out in painful cysts on the chin, jaw, cheek & even at the side of my brows (near my forehead) & I never break out there. I hated this thing.
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June 14, 2016
i broke out with painful cysts and left marks..
December 30, 2015
Did nothing for me
I have slathered it, used it as a spot treatment, mixed it with my lotions but nothing ! Maybe its my skin but this just didnt do anything for me . I have harmonal acne and have sensitive/combination skin.
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September 7, 2015
Cheap & Easy!! And it works like wonders!
I swear by this!! I only started using this the other day and it works wonders and the feel of relief on your face when you have a pimple feels so good!!!
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December 11, 2009

Pros:

Appealing to kill bacteria around your face, prevents acne and dries up any developing pimples.

Cons:

Slow procees, Expensive in Boots; £4.00 for 10ml, which is quite a bit, as well only being beneficial if used in steaming water, directly applied on skin could harm.

It alright, not the best of treatments for acne, or spots. Causes quite a bit of dryness,Worth the amount of meoney 100% I believe but Im not an expert read the other comments for further information
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October 16, 2016
My new substitute for Benzoyl Peroxide
Works great as a spot treatment. I leave it on overnight on inflamed spots and by the next morning, I can bet that the pimple will be much smaller and not noticeable. On acne prone or inflamed areas such as my jawline, I would dilute tea tree oil with water and dab it lightly on the area. I no longer purchase BP as the effects of tea tree oil are exactly the same, and feels less harsh and drying on my skin than BP.
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