Herbal Acne Zapper (Tea-tree oil)

[Little_Lisa]

Does tea-tree oil really clear up pimples?

The oil of the Australian tea tree contains terpinen-4-ol, an antibacterial agent that kills zit-causing bacteria. It also acts as a solvent, so it can stop oily matter from clogging up sebaceous glands and forming pimples. A recent study compared 5 percent tea-tree-oil gel to 5 percent benzoyl peroxide (a common blemish fighter) in a treatment of mild to moderate acne. "It was found that both worked equally well to get rid of whiteheads and blackheads," says Jules S. Abadi, a New York City dermatologist. Plus, tea-tree oil has none of the side effects -- such as dryness -- of chemical acne antidotes. It should be noted that the tea-tree oil did take a bit longer to work than the benzoyl peroxide. "Tea-tree oil is good for all skin types -- oily, normal, and dry," says Charles Friedman, scientific director of Burt's Bees Skincare. Our favorite zit-zapper spiked with tea-tree oil: Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick, $8.

 

[dngreenwood]

Thanks Lisa! I've been using tea tree oil since I was a teen (some moons ago) and it has always worked wonders as a spot treatment and has great antiseptic qualities.

 

[goddess13]

Thanks for posting Lisa :icon_smil

 

[4getmeNot]

Thank you, this reminds me I need to get some.

 

[dentaldee]

thanks lisa... I was wondering about this... I saw some in the store the other day and I wondered if it was any good!

 

[Little_Lisa]

Your welcome!

It's always worked very well for me!

 

[eightthirty]

Very interesting! I love Burts Bees too! I need to check my local d/s to see if they have this!

 

[cardboardboxed]

I add some tea tree oil to my moistureizer, it really helps! I also like the smell, but some people think it reeks. :whistling:

 

[pretty_pink13]

I use a tea tree oil face wash and it does help.

 

[Leony]

Yay for Tea tree!