I have been a fan of Tea Tree oil for a few years now and
The body shop makes some of my favorite Tea Tree Products. However, I find
their bottle of Pure Tea Tree oil really tiny and I decided to try this giant
bottle that was sent to me by Apothecary Extracts. Here's a list of how I use
my Tea Tree oil and these can serve as ideas for you! I have combination skin
which can get dry in some patches at times but is mostly quite oily. The excess
oil produced by my skin and sometimes even the mattifying makeup I use results
in breakouts occasionally. I found that Tea Tree oil helps balance the sebum
produced by my skin and makes it softer. It also helps fight the dark spots
left behind by breakouts.
In a Face Mask: I have a favorite Tea Tree Mud Mask (I
forgot which brand it is but I'm sure many brands probably make this) that I
use regularly. since this mask can get quite dry in the pot, I take the
quantity I require for one application and add a few drops each of water and
tea tree oil to liquefy it a bit. I apply a smooth layer all over my face and
then go over particular problem areas with a little extra. Wait till the mask
completely dries so the tea tree oil has had time to absorb into your skin and
then wash it off!
In a night cream: I used to mix a few drops of tea tree oil
in my favorite night cream (it was a toning cream with cloves) and apply it
every night before I go to bed. It's the perfect amount of hydration and smells
divine! However, since I'm testing out a new night cream for an upcoming
review, I haven't done this in a while.
By itself: Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil in coconut oil
and apply it in spots with a Q-tip on blemishes and breakouts.
While I do like the Apothecary Extracts Tea Tree oil, I
didn't quite see results as powerful as I do with the one from the body shop.
However, this might just be because the body shop probably adds other
ingredients in their oil and this one is 100% pure. I recommend this bottle if
you're trying out tea tree oil in a face mask or night cream but not by itself.
Do you use Tea Tree Oil or have you used it in the past? I want to know all about your experience so share with me in the comments below!
Tanaya
*Sample sent for review. All opinions expressed in this article are honest and unbiased.
