I speak from experience when I say having a spot or two can ruin my mood, it can make me feel incredibly self-conscious, as if everyone is looking at them, analysing and in my younger years should I get a break out it would knock my confidence considerably. Even now, as I have gotten older I really don’t take kindly to getting spots and I don’t know anyone who does.
Acne is a very common skin condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. It causes spots to develop on the skin be it the face, chest or back and can lead to no end of misery for the individual. There are many products nowadays which have been developed to aid, soothe and in many cases rid of acne altogether. Tea tree oil is amongst nature’s helping hands at keeping acne at bay.
But why is it so beneficial?
Tea tree oil is an essential oil, derived from the leaves of the elaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. It contains something called terpinen-4-ol that is thought to kill microorganisms or at least inhibit their growth and because of this, by applying tea tree oil to spots and in particular on acne lesions, it kills the bacteria deep in the pores which is responsible for these breakouts. Tea tree oil is incredibly soothing and cleansing with its unique disinfecting qualities. There are many other products on the market used to treat acne which will strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry and flaky and in some cases incredibly itchy. The natural properties of tea tree oil work with your skin to battle breakouts and keep acne at bay.
You can buy tea tree oil in your local health store and you should purchase the 100% pure tea tree oil.
How to apply
- Always make sure your skin is clean and dry so remove any make up beforehand.
- Pour a few drops onto a cotton bud or cotton pad.
- Gently dab the oil onto any spots or problems areas.
- Leave for a few hours or overnight while you are sleeping.
The redness and swelling of any problematic areas should decrease. Remember a little oil goes a long way and the smallest amount will help to unblock the sebaceous glands, disinfect the pores, dry out whiteheads and blackheads and any other blemishes.
I was suffering from acne from last 6 months. I tried every product but nothing worked. I switched to organic products and then encountered this tree tea oil. It changed my skin completely. It feels awesome now.
Tree tea oil is a replacement for every skin product if it suits your skin. I started using it 2 yrs ago. Now I don’t carry any other product with me for my skin. Few drops of tree tea oil and I’m sorted. It is amazing. No side effects or bad effects. It just nourishes my skin well.
Tea tree oil is applied topically to the skin to treat infections such as acne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), scabies, athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm. It is also used topically as a local antiseptic for cuts and abrasions, for burns, insect bites and stings, boils, vaginal infections, recurrent herpes labialis, toothache, infections of the mouth and nose, sore throat,etc.
Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil with 20 to 40 drops of witch hazel, and apply to skin once or twice a day with a cotton swab. Its powerful antiseptic properties and ability to treat acne will wash off all your acnes within few days. Just apply it daily and see the results.
There are plenty of benefits we get from tea tree oil, especially over a healthy skin. It not only removes acne but also treats skin infections. I admire this natural herb because of its effective uses.