Tea tree oil skin care

Tea tree oil is a natural essential oil. It is derived from the leaves of the tea tree oil, which is found in Australia. This oil is extracted through steam distillation of the leaves of the tea tree. It has a fresh and medicinal scent.

Indigenous people of Australia have used tea tree oil for centuries for its medicinal value. Off late it has become a popular ingredient in a variety of skincare products. The reasons for this new trend are mentioned below.

What does tea tree oil do to your skin?

The compounds present in tea tree oil have anti-inflammatory properties. This can help to soothe and calm inflamed skin and reduce irritation. Teat tree oil also has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This can help to combat acne, fungal infections and other skin infections.

Tea tree oil can help to regulate sebum production. This can reduce excess oil on the skin. As a result tea tree oil is good for oily and acne-prone skin. Tea tree oil is good at exfoliating your skin. It can remove dead skin and promote a clearer and smoother skin complexion.

Finally teat tree oil is good at hydrating the skin. This can help to improve the overall texture of your skin.

Now you must also be aware that tea tree oil can be irritating for some people. This is true when it is used in high concentration. So you must dilute tea tree oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil before using it on the skin.

How do you use tea tree oil for skin care?

There are many ways by which you can use tea tree oil for skin care. The following are a few ways by which you can do so.

You can use tea tree oil as a spot treatment for acne. This is due to the anti-bacterial and oil absorbing properties of tea tree oil. Simply mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a teaspoon of coconut oil. Apply this on your face using a cotton swab. Leave it overnight. Finally rinse it in the morning.

You can mix a few drops of tea tree oil with water to get a face toner. You can then apply it to your face using cotton ball after cleansing your face.

You can also make a DIY face mask using tea tree oil. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with any other natural ingredient like honey, aloe vera or bentonite clay. Apply it to your clean face and keep it for 10 minutes. Finally rinse it off. Such a mask will have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

When using tea tree oil you must always mix it with some carrier oil or some other natural ingredient as tea tree oil is an essential oil. All essential oils are highly concentrated and can have side effect on people with sensitive skin.

Also always test any of the above on a small area of the skin first. This will tell you if you have any allergies to the combination. If there is any then don’t use it on your face.

In conclusion

Tea tree oil skin care is gaining importance due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. You can use it as a spot treatment for acne or as a mask to deal with skin inflammation or skin infection.