Are you suffering from acne? Do you often wonder if there is a natural remedy for acne? Then tea tree oil is what you should start using right away. This wonderful oil has amazing healing properties, and it helps treat your acne and can even prevent it in the long run.

Would you like to know more? Keep reading.

Tea Tree Oil – An Overview:

Tea tree oil is an essential oil and is also called Melaleuca oil. It is native to Australia and is believed to have unique healing ability with an odor similar to fresh camphor. It is regarded as a topical antiseptic agent in Australia. There is evidence for its role in the treatment of skin ailments, and various aboriginal tribal communities have been making use of tea tree leaves as an antiseptic for curing skin conditions and for various medicinal purposes over thousands of years.

Tea Tree Oil And Benefits For Skin:

Tea tree essential oil has so many anti-fungal and anti-microbial benefits and can be used in many ways to treat various skin problems. Keep reading to find out more uses of tea tree oil for skin. (1)

1. Tea tree oil is an excellent home remedy for athlete’s foot infection. Athlete’s foot is an infection that is found on the skin of the feet that causes itching, blisters or inflammation of the infected part. It soothes the itching. It is also believed that mixing olive oil with tea tree oil and applying on the infected areas can be very helpful.

2. It has been proved that tea tree oil has antiseptic properties and can be used in the treatment of cuts, burns and other skin disorders. This essential oil works as an antiseptic when applied on cuts, burns, rashes, etc. Applying tea tree oil on minor burns calms the burns and can also be applied to cuts. Due to its anti-microbial properties, it can reduce itching.

3. Applying one or two drops of tea tree oil on the affected areas can reduce corn and warts. But if you have sensitive skin, then use diluted tea tree oil.

4. Insect bites can cause itching or pain and tea tree oil can be used to get instant relief from that.

5. Adding two to three drops of tea tree oil to the water while bathing would help you get rid of all the skin related allergies by killing bacteria and fungus.

It also gives you relief from acne. Keep reading to see what acne is, how it is caused, and how tea tree oil gives relief from acne.

Acne And Its Causes:

Acne is a disease that is very common and is usually curable. It is a condition where the skin follicles that connect the pores and oil glands get clogged up due to the excessive production of sebum, thus producing pimples.

The main reason for acne is the skin pores getting clogged. Normally, dead skin cells rise to the surface of the pores, and then the body throws them out. When the body starts to produce lots of sebum, the dead skin cells begin to stick together inside the pores. Instead of rising to the surface, they get trapped inside the pores and the bacteria present on our skin surface get inside the clogged pores. There they multiply thereby inflaming the pores and producing acne.

Tea Tree Oil And Its Effects On Acne:

1. Tea tree oil provides excellent skin treatment, especially for oily and acne prone skin. You must have seen that various skin creams, face washes, shampoos, etc. contains tea tree extracts. It is a natural alternative for curing acne. Various studies have shown that tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide to reduce acne (2).

2. Tea tree oil consists of antibacterial and anti-microbial compounds that act effectively against the bacteria that cause acne breakouts.

3. This essential oil can penetrate deep inside the skin through the pores and helps to unblock the sebaceous glands. This unclogs the pores, thus disinfecting them and reducing acne.

4. It also works as a solvent, as it removes dust and grease easily and protects the skin.

5. Adding a drop or two of tea tree oil to the water for bathing helps to get rid of acne on your chest or other parts of the body.

Ways To Cure Acne Using Tea Tree Oil:

1. Applying Tea Tree Oil Directly On Skin:

Add two to three drops of tea tree oil on a cotton bud and gently press it against the acne, pimples or spots. Leave it as such for a couple of hours or overnight to reduce the redness and swelling. Using pure tea tree oil is beneficial than other products that contain tea tree oil.

2. Applying Tea Tree Oil Mixed With Honey:

Combine two to three drops of tea tree oil with a teaspoon or two of raw honey. Apply this directly on the infected part and leave it for a few hours or overnight. Wash it with clear water and repeat the same for few days to remove acne.

3. Applying Tea Tree Oil With Aloe Vera:

If your skin is sensitive, or if it becomes dry upon the application of undiluted tea tree oil, try mixing it with Aloe Vera. Mix two to three drops of tea tree oil with two or three teaspoons of Aloe Vera. Then, using a cotton swab, apply this mixture on the acne affected area. Leave for an hour or two or you can also leave it overnight. Wash it and repeat the procedure every day to get relief from acne.

Side Effects Of Tea Tree Oil:

• Tea tree oil is generally safe for most of the people, but can cause skin irritation and swelling in some. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using tea tree oil as it is found to reduce contraction strength.

• The oil has also been found to cause allergic reactions. So, it is advisable to avoid using this oil by people with known allergy or sensitivity to tea tree oil. It is always better to use diluted tea tree oil if you have sensitive skin. Otherwise, there are chances of irritation or redness. Also, avoid taking tea tree oil by mouth, as doing so might affect the nervous system.

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