VIDEO: Using Tea Tree Oil for Acne
Many young people suffer from pimples and acne, but some adults also struggle with blemishes. It is not always enough to pay particular attention to hygiene and the skin a bit more to maintain. Sometimes you need special funds for them care. Many sufferers can confirm that tea tree oil helps with acne. This is how the oil is used.
Basic acne care
- Some pimples and blackheads are not acne. Young people in particular struggle with blemished skin. The cause is an unbalanced hormone level during puberty. There is something you can do about such blemished skin. However, severe acne absolutely belongs in the hands of a professional. So go to the dermatologist if you suffer from acne.
- Your blemished skin requires particularly careful care. A miracle cure alone, such as tea tree oil, is not enough for lasting success. However, tea tree oil can be incorporated into daily acne care.
- It is particularly important that you cleanse your skin thoroughly in the morning and evening. Change the washcloth daily or use disposable baby care washcloths. A cleansing milk is suitable for very oily skin. You can put on a cleansing mask once a week.
- Which cream is best for you in the morning and for the night can be very different depending on your skin type. Get advice, either at the pharmacy or from a trained beautician.
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Tea tree oil - you should know that
- Tea tree oil can help you effectively with existing pimples and sources of inflammation. It is a very mild essential oil that you can apply directly to the skin. However, few people are allergic to the oil. So first test whether you can tolerate tea tree oil.
- For acne, it can help to incorporate tea tree oil into daily care. For example, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil to your face wash water. It is also good in bath water. In this way, you can also use the tea tree oil to reach the back, which is often affected by acne.
- With clean fingers or a cotton swab, you can also apply tea tree oil directly to the acne pimple. This is recommended if your skin dries out easily. Tea tree oil has a drying effect on the pimple. That is also desired there. On healthy skin, the drying effect can cause tension or irritation in some.
- Dab the tea tree oil on the acne pimple one to three times. In various forums on the topic, very different successes are described, but mostly positive.
- You can also take a steam bath with tea tree oil. To do this, put a few drops of the oil in a bowl, pour hot water on it and cover it with your head with a towel. The steam opens the pores of the skin and the tea tree oil can work particularly intensively against your acne.
If success doesn't come right away, don't be discouraged and don't be afraid to seek professional help. Severe acne leaves a lot of scars. You can supplement your doctor's treatment with your own resources, including tea tree oil (after consultation with the doctor).
