Tea Tree Oil Acne Treatment - Pros And Cons Of Tea Tree Oil!
If you are looking for a natural remedy, one method many people find beneficial is the tea tree oil acne treatment. Here’s a closer look at this method of treating acne as well as its benefits and possible drawbacks.
Tea tree oil … or it’s technical name, Melaleuca alternifoli … is an essential oil with a clear to almost a pale golden color derived by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs of the tea tree native to Australia.
The main benefits of this natural remedy is its antiseptic and antifungal properties. This comes from the substances contained in the oil called Terpenes which is effective in fighting off bacteria.
Tea tree oil for acne is not just soothing and disinfecting, it is capable of going deep into the lower skin layers with its anti-inflammatory wound-healing benefits. These qualities help the skin to heal faster by encouraging the formation of scar tissue.
Although many people find benzoyl peroxide useful, tea tree oil has been proven to have a comparable effect on acne but it is reported to take longer to work.
Even so, tea tree oil does not cause resistant strains of acne bacteria like benzoyl peroxide (bp) … and it also has the added benefit of anti inflammatory properties unlike bp.
A benefit that many users love is the fact that tea tree oil acne treatment is all natural and won’t bleach your clothes … bed sheets etc, like benzoyl peroxide can!
One more benefit is the fact that you can combine this acne treatment with other conditions you may have or could have in the future … tea tree oil also has uses such as:
Athlete’s foot
Dandruff
Vaginitis
Thrush
Boils
Lice
Eczema
Psoriasis
Yeast infection
Although, if used correctly, tea tree oil is unlikely to irritate your skin it can occasionally dry out your skin. To overcome this you shouldn’t just rely solely on this product, instead make sure your skin is well hydrated and you have an effective moisture that isn’t going to block your pores.
Another drawback is the strong aromatic odour. Some people find it overpowering while others actually like it. Either way, the smell doesn’t last forever so it’s not such a major drawback!
If you choose to try tea tree oil acne treatment, remember to use it correctly. You may think it will benefit to use the oil undiluted but this can aggravate the skin and cause further breakouts … definitely not on your wish list! Common examples of the effects of doing this include redness, blistering, overdrying, and itching … and I’m talking from experience.
If you opt for making the solution yourself, I suggest starting out with a very mild dose and do a spot test first on a small area of your skin. Some people dilute tea tree oil with aloe and others with witch hazel. Some have also mixed it with their moisturiser. It’s up to you to experiment and see what feels best for you and has the best results for your skin.
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