Walgreens

Pure Tea Tree Oil Spray

1 Reviews

• cheimonas

  Nov 5, 2015 (UTC)
  Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  I thought the benefits of tea tree oil were widely known, but it seems many people aren't familiar with them. Its most common use is for blemish relief. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it penetrates the skin and prevents acne from becoming inflamed. It's probably one of the most widely used ingredients known to be effective against blemishes. Other well-known acne-fighting ingredients include salicylic acid, which also exfoliates dead skin cells, and benzoyl peroxide, renowned for its acne-calming effects. Tea tree oil can also be diluted and applied to undergarments for antibacterial benefits, and it's known to help with respiratory issues too. Personally, I've seen a significant improvement in my skin's blemishes. I used to have a lot of cystic acne on my chin and tiny bumps all over my forehead, but after using tea tree oil for just two or three days, the small bumps almost disappeared completely. While some cystic acne remained, it wasn't as severe or inflamed as before, so I'm really satisfied with the results. Initially, I expected a dropper bottle, but it came in a spray form. Although I was unsure how to use it at first, I've grown to love the spray application now.

  Cons

  While it's certainly effective, I'm not sure about the product's quality. I had done extensive research on where to buy essential oils, but I ended up impulse buying this during my lunch break at a convenience store. I originally went there to get Clean & Clear's Persa-Gel 10, which contains 10% benzoyl peroxide. (In the US, some convenience stores have pharmacies inside.) However, I couldn't find the Persa-Gel anywhere (even though the internet said it was in stock at that location!), so when I spotted this tea tree oil at a reasonable price, I decided to give it a try. Although my blemishes have improved significantly, I'm not completely acne-free, so I find myself wishing for something more potent. I think I'll give benzoyl peroxide another shot.

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  Tea tree oil is one of the few essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin in its pure form. There's no need to buy blended products like The Body Shop's tea tree oil; 100% pure tea tree oil is more effective. It's convenient to mix a drop or two with your moisturizer for easy application. For those living in the US, here are some reputable places to buy essential oils based on my research: Native American Nutritionals Rocky Mountain Oils (they've merged) www.nativeamericannutritionals.com www.rockymountainoils.com Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com Plant Therapy www.planttherapy.com These are known for their high-quality oils. For those in Korea, the most famous site is Skinmate, and Nature's Way and Pul & Namu are also known for selling good quality oils. (I live in the US, so I haven't personally purchased from these Korean sites.)