Tea tree oil for acne?

Ive just bought superdrug Tea Tree oil because I heard it was good for acne. The bottle is tiny. It says I have to dilute it in almond or carrier oil. I was just wondering whethr there was any other domestic products to dilute it with? Also how do I apply the oil to my face? Cotton wool? Fingers?

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Reply:you can add a couple of drops to your face wash or moisturiser and that should help
Reply:Dilute it with whatever facial wash you normally use. You might have been better off picking up an acne product that already contained tea tree oil. Put the oil you have a drop or two on whatever you wash your face with along with your usual cleanser and wash your face as you normally would.
Reply:What you can do it add a few drops to the water in the sink you use to wash your face. Swirl it around a bit and then wash as normal with your usual products.
Reply:Tea Tree oil alone will not help your acne.


First know the following about acne:


What causes acne?


In brief:


1. Hormones


2. P Acnes Bacteria


3. Excess Sebum (oil) production


4. Hyperkeratinization (build up of dead skin)





So you have to address those issues with your skin care.








1. Kill Bacteria


2. Control Oil production


3. Control Inflammation


4. Exfoliate dead skin cells





Tea tree does help with bacteria, but the molecule in over the counter tea tree oil is too large to help. It need to be in a formulation that will penetrate the skin. The last thing you want ot do is to put a carrier oil on your skin.





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Reply:Not sure about tea tree oil; my friend however started taking Lipovox for her acne and has had great success, its about 38 bucks for 30 day supply on eBay. its worth a try for at least a month. Severe acne may need a dermatologist prescription and oils and supplements may not help
Reply:I%26#039;ve never been told to dilute tea tree and use it whenever I get a spot...and I wash my hands w/soap %26amp;water then apply a drop or two



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