Tea Tree Oil For Acne

A proven powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent is tea tree oil. However, there are people who are confused while choosing tea tree oil for treating acne. We need to know the fact related to tea tree oil for clearing out the confusion related to this wonderful natural product.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a type of oil that is extracted out from leaves of an Australian tree called the Melaleuca Alternafolia. This oil has powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal qualities. It is traditionally utilized for curing problems that are related to cold sores, bad breath, bad body odor and feet of an athlete. Tea tree oil is also utilized as antiseptic agents on cuts, insect bites and burns. Tea tree oil is really productive in case of topical application on acne areas. It has been proven more effective and has replaced Benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment. It is considered as a natural treatment for acne.

Acne treatment through tea tree oil - Does the magic oil works?

The answer to this question is yes and no. The reasons behind this mix answer are as follows:

Yes, it can remove acne symptoms. Tea tree oil is an anti-bacterial agent and belonging to that category it allows the lessening of the inflammation on the skin. Inflammation on the skin is caused by acne bacteria. These bacteria are removed from the skin through the topical application of the tea tree oil. However, there are many people who are very sensitive to tea tree oils. They should find out from their dermatologists before applying it.

No, it cannot completely cure acne. Tea tree oil can only remove the symptoms of acne. It is known to all of you that there are no topical treatments available that can completely eliminate acne from your skin. The only method for completely eliminating acne is using an internal treatment.

There is no doubt in the capabilities of this gift of nature and it has an effect on the acne bacteria. However, it has limitations as many other treatments have and fails in eliminating acne completely.

Method of using Tea tree oil on areas having acne

I have a past experience of using tea tree oil. According to my dermatologists, there are many sufferers of acne whose skin is very sensitive to this natural treatment. In those cases, the dermatologist advice that the dose of tea tree oil should be mild and the sufferer should utilize a very small area for treatment as a starter. If the skin gets aggravated then the sufferer has two options:

• Opting for a dose that is lower than the previous one
• Opting for a different acne treatment

If your skin shows no aggravation then go ahead and follow the simplest of methods of applying the oil – Dilute tea tree oil (straight) with purest gel made of aloe vera. For starters, you should use a concentration ration of two drops of oil in an ounce aloe.

Tea tree oil treatment gives excellent outcomes and people who are not sensitive to it are the ones who are most benefited. However, it is advisable to opt for dermatologist suggestion before choosing it for treating acne symptoms.