Tea Tree oil is extracted from the Melaleuca altermifolia tree which is
native to Australia. The oil is extracted by steam distillation of the
leaves of the tree and has been traditionally used by Australian
aborigines for centuries.
It has become so popular that nowadays it
is grown literally all around the world and revered for its
antibacterial, antifungal and anti -viral properties and has a wide
variety of uses. Tea Tree oil has a very distinctive strong smell and is
greenish yellow in appearance.
How Can It Help My Acne?
Tea Tree
Oil is a very powerful and popular acne remedy. Its potent antibacterial
and anti-fungal properties helps kill the bacteria that causes things
like athlete’s foot, cold sores, ringworm and so it is highly effective
at banishing acne blemishes. It is far less caustic than some acne
treatments and 100% natural too.
Tea Tree Oil can be used in many
forms in soaps, facial washes, in blemish sticks and it is usually
applied topically to the affected areas. Tea Tree Oil should not be used
undiluted, if bought in its natural form. Applying Tea Tree Oil onto
pimples and leaving it overnight will give a definite reduction the next
day making it an ideal quick treatment.
How Do I Use Tea Tree Oil?
If
buying Tea Tree Oil in its natural form it should not be applied to the
skin full strength, it should be diluted in an oil such as olive,
apricot, almond or avocado oil. 1 ounce (2 tbs) tea tree oil to 4 ounces
(1/2 cups) or more of the oil of your choice.
Some people suffer
sensitivity to Tea tree oil so it is best not to immediately apply all
over your face, apply to a small area and see if you get any adverse
reaction.
If not then you can topically apply the Tea Tree to the
blemishes, it is best to avoid using it all over the face unless you are
using a facial wash or treatment with Tea Tree Oil extract in which
case it should be gentle enough to use.
Once or twice a day is all that is needed to treat acne with Tea Tree Oil, any more than that could irritate the skin
