What are the uses of tea tree oil??

I just bought some tea tree oil from the store today, because I have bad acne. But I%26#039;m not really sure how to use it? Do I use a cotton ball or mix it with anything? What else can I use it on (I.E. Hair, nails etc.)? Are there any common side effects I should know about? And are you supposed to use it on your face regularly or just when you break out??? If you can answer all of these questions withing reason, you won yourself 10 points!!!!

What are the uses of tea tree oil??
OOOOHHHH!!


I love tea tree oil!!


It has so many uses!!





Fist I%26#039;ll start with your specific questions..


I too have suffered with acne..


Tea tree oil can be a great helper in the battle against acne.





But..you also need other things to help with it too..mostly, a good cleanser..a natural cleanser is best, and a moisturizer is important too..one that is not too oily.





Side effects?? Well..most natural products won%26#039;t have harmful sideeffecs.But one thing that happens with tea tree oil, is that it if you put it on a pimple, it will dry that pimple out..so you may be a bit flaky on that area.





Try applying with a cotton ball..Mix 4-5 drops of the tea tree oil with a tablespoon of water, and use the tea tree oil as a sort of toner..Or apply it straight up on pesky looking zits.





Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic..which means You can use it on cuts and scratches..it works really well for bug bites too.Sunburns..poison ivy..wounds.ear infections..bee stings.


Toothpastes and mouthwashes containing tea tree oil are shown to be effective for a number of oral problems. Some of these include halitosis (bad breath), gum disease, and canker sores





Also and anti fungal..it works very well in shampoo to cure dandruff.It leaves your scalp with a very clean fresh feeling!





Man..I even use it to clean the house!!


I dunked the stove element with all this grime and baked on food into a few drops of the oil in hot water, and it came out sparkling!! It%26#039;s great if you dilute it in a spray bottle to clean the countertops (remember..it%26#039;s antibacterial!!And antiseptic..) Pour some in a bucket of water to mop the floors too!!!





Tea tree oil will become you new best pal!!!





Cheers!





May this be just the beginning of your use of natural remedies!!





***DAMN THE THUMBS DOWN!!!!**
Reply:Tea tree oil has SOOOO many uses, just google it for more info.


Some uses:


Tea tree oil has been used as an antiseptic for burns, cuts and insect bites. It has also been used for acne, eczema and fungal infections of the skin (e.g., athlete%26#039;s foot).





Application:


The proper way to apply tea tree oil on your pimples is to wet with water on a hand wash cloth (not a towel.) and put about as much as your thumb on each pimple then fall asleep over night. Wake up rinse off your face with water that day putting nothing on it and when night comes do that again and it will make a whole difference!





The only side effects would be a skin reaction, like a rash or allergic reaction. Of course stop using it if this happens.
Reply:read the instructions on the bottle.
Reply:Tibby! laughing hard with ya mate!





that%26#039;ll teach you to be serious about a subject! haha!





but 10/10 for the quick wit and repartee!


F.A.F.





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Reply:Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. It%26#039;s really good at releaving inflammation. You can add it to lotion/liquid soap/shampoo--shampoo if you have dandruff, lotion or soap if you have a mild skin condition. Personally, I%26#039;ve been experimenting with using tea tree oil for treatment of my acne (past month). I put a really thin layer of it (undiluted) on regions of my face where I tend to break out once a day. It doesn%26#039;t seem to get rid of the pimples that are there but lessens the inflammation so they aren%26#039;t as red and puffy. Also, picking is bad to do but I do it sometimes....after doing so I put some tea tree oil on the popped zit and it helps prevent infection. When I wake up the popped zit is flat but then I%26#039;m left with a pink skin discoloration. I have a lot of experience with dealing with acne (had it since 16 now I%26#039;m 28). I%26#039;ve tried natural products, diets, drug store products, dermatologists. What seems to keep my acne in check (less breakouts) is healthy eating (sugar aggravates inflammation), sleep, keep stuff off your face like hair or irritating makeup and releaving stress levels (like don%26#039;t interact with people who tend to stress you out). If you have any questions about any product (guarenteed I%26#039;ve probably tried it), feel free to drop me an email. Good luck and I feel for you. PS a real man will love you and find you attractive regardless if you have acne. i mention this because i%26#039;ve been self concious about my acne.
Reply:use it diluted at first with equal parts water, then increase the strength over the next few days to see how well your skin reacts (sometimes it can dry out skin too much)


use a cotton ball and just wipe if over spots


i%26#039;ve heard it%26#039;s also good for hair, but i%26#039;d probably just recommend getting a shampoo with it already in


use it every night before bed
Reply:you can use it as shampoo on plants or basketballs
Reply:its usually used to remove blemishes or red spots on your face. if you picked ur acne or soemthing then u can use it to renew ur skin and repair the damage.
Reply:Here are some links with information:





http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/cosmet...





http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi...
Reply:Just dab it on. It feels nice and cool on the skin. Its good for you





Why the hell have I got a thumbs down for that!!??





Ok, so now I%26#039;ve got 3 thumbs down over a bottle of f*ckin tea tree oil!!





I%26#039;m not gonna tell you how to use in shampoo as I might get crucified by the people on here!!





4 thumbs down!! Just for expressing my feelings on tea tree oil!! I hate the stuff now!! You can all have one back from me!





Rock Lobster: Here here!!!! F*ckin know alls!!
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http://www.teatreeoiluses.com/
Reply:It is a natural antiseptic so washing with it (5 or 6 drops in a basing of warm water) will help prevent infection from open sores caused by burst spots. Also when sprayed onto your hair it will also deter head lice from making their home on your head.
Reply:It%26#039;s a great acne treater a great shampoo and an awesome numb for pain
Reply:you have to mix it with an essential oil like olive oil and water..google it; it will tell you how to do it.
Reply:Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub it all around your face. Since it is an oil, it shouldn%26#039;t dry out your skin much if at all. I don%26#039;t know if you%26#039;d want to use it on your nails, but I know that tea tree oil is used in a lot of shampoos.


I%26#039;ve never experienced any side effects, but I suggest trying it on a small spot first and making sure nothing bad happens.


I used it every night after my shower and my breakouts were virtually non-existent.
Reply:You should be able to dab it on problem areas as they appear. You will notice a cooling sensation but there aren%26#039;t really other side effects. Tea Tree is a great antiseptic for cuts and scrapes as well. You can also add a few drops to a bath or unscented lotion or shower gel if you notice a reaction to straight tea tree oil. If your skin isn%26#039;t sensitive though you should be good to go! =)



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