Easy to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne

Easy to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne 

Tea Tree Oil Effective for Acne Treatment

As per the researches, tea tree oil treats acne with fewer side effects than benzoyl peroxide (mostly used in acne creams). There are many properties in tea tree oil that make this essential oil effective to treat acne.

It is Antibacterial: Tea tree oil contains a property called terpenes, which has bacteria-fighting abilities. So tea tree oil application kills the acne-causing bacteria propionibacterium acnes and at the same time controls the further growth of it.

It Soothes the Skin: Loaded with disinfecting and soothing properties, tea tree oil offers a better treatment for acne. The oil penetrates deep into the skin and disinfects the pores, and dries out the blackheads and whiteheads.

It is Antifungal: The antifungal properties of tea tree oil kills the bacteria and checks the further spreading of the acne-causing bacteria.

Maintains the Natural Oil of the Skin: Unlike the other available treatments for acne, tea tree oil application does not remove the natural oil from the skin.

It Balances the Oil Secretion of the Glands: It controls the appearances of acne on the skin by checking the oil production of the sebum glands.

Removes Dead Skin Cells: The application of the tea tree oil on the skin removes the dead skin cells

Easy to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne 
Tea tree oil can be used directly as well as with other ingredients like aloe vera, honey, yogurt, egg white, etc., to increase its effectiveness for acne treatment. Let’s learn a few of these remedies to treat acne.

1. Direct Application of Tea Tree Oil on Acne
Ensure to use pure tea tree oil to apply it directly on the skin as it is natural as well as free from harmful chemicals.
Things you need:
Pure Tea Tree Oil – few Drops
Sterile Cotton Swabs – 2
A  Clean Towel
Steps to Follow:
Clean your face with water and pat dry with a towel.
Soak a cotton swab in tea tree oil and apply it on the acne.
Let it be on the skin for few hours.
Use this remedy twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening to get rid of acne completely.
Note: For some people, tea tree oil may cause irritation on the skin by making it red or inflamed. So to avoid such situation do a patch test before the application. Take pure tea tree oil on a cotton swab and apply it on your forearm and let it be there for few hours. If your skin does not show any irritation, then you can use tea tree oil for sure.

2. Tea Tree Oil Astringent Rinse
You can prepare a tea tree oil astringent rinse to keep acne at the bay. This rinse will kill the bacteria and make your skin acne free with its regular use.
Things you need:
Tea Tree Oil – 4 drops
Water – 1 cup
Steps to Follow:
Take 1 cup of water and 4 drops of tea tree oil to it.
Mix the oil properly and rinse the acne affected area with this rinse.
Use this rinse at least once in a day to treat the acne issue.
3. Tea Tree Oil with Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera is widely used to treat various skin conditions like cuts, burns, irritation, inflamed skin, etc. Loaded with anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties, the use of aloe vera can soothe the irritated skin affected by acne. Apart from that its antiseptic properties check the growth of the bacteria that clog the skin pores and cause acne.

Things You Need:
Aloe Vera Gel – 2 to 3 tsp
Tea Tree Oil – 2 drops
A Small Bowl
Steps to Follow:

Take 2 to 3 tsp of aloe vera gel in a small bowl.
Add 2 drops of tea tree oil to it and mix well.
Apply this mix to the acne-affected area and leave for overnight.
Rinse well with water and follow this remedy every night before going to bed.
Regular use of this process will give you desired results.

4. Tea Tree Oil, Yogurt and Honey
Yogurt contains an alpha hydroxyl acid called lactic acid that dissolves the dead skin cells, which clog the pores and cause bacteria, one of the main causes of acne.  The exfoliation capacity of the lactic acid also soothes the skin and fades the acne scars. Additionally, the healthy bacterial cultures of yogurt kill the acne-causing bacteria when applied topically.

Honey treats the acne issues effectively with its skin hydrating properties. Its antifungal and antibacterial properties kill the acne-causing the bacteria. It also reduces the redness and inflammation of the skin. The anti-inflammatory properties of honey offer a soothing effect to the skin.
Things You Need:
Tea Tree Oil – 2 to 3 drops
Yogurt – 1 tbsp
Honey – 1 tbsp
Warm Water – as per the requirement
A  Regular Moisturizer
A Small Bowl
Steps to Follow:
In a small bowl take 2 to 3 drops of tea tree oil.
Add 1 tbsp each of yogurt and honey to it.
Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mixture to the acne affected area.
Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes to dry properly.
Rinse the area with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
Apply your regular moisturizer to the skin to avoid dryness of the skin.
Follow this process once in a day to get rid of acne completely and get a radiant skin.

5. Tea Tree Oil and Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel contains a property called tannin, which offers astringent and antioxidant effects to the skin. So its use keeps the acne at bay by cleansing and toning the acne-prone skin properly. Its application also balances the pH level of the skin, which further controls the appearance of acne.

Its disinfectant properties reduce the bacteria as well as growth of acne on the skin. Its anti-inflammatory effects reduce the redness and irritation of the acne-affected skin. And the most important thing is that it controls the production of sebum on the skin, one of the main causes of acne.
Things You Need:
Tea Tree Oil –  4 to 5 drops
Witch Hazel Oil – 30 to 40 drops
Cotton Swab – 1
A  Small Bowl
Steps to Follow
Take tea tree and witch hazel oil in a small bowl and mix well.
Soak the cotton swab in the mixed oil and apply it on the acne-affected area.
Use this remedy once or twice a day to get rid of acne.
Note: Do not overuse this remedy as it may dry out your skin. Stay away from sun rays after applying this mixed oil on your skin as the UV rays may worsen the condition.