Tree oil has been found to be a very effective natural cure for acne. Made from the leaves of the Australian plant Melaleuca alternifolia by steam distillation and can be found in a wide variety of over-the-counter preparations including toothpaste, mouthwashes, shampoos, lotions, creams and many more. Studies have shown that it is as effective as the more popular remedy benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne and does not have such severe side effects.

The active ingredient in tea tree oil is terpinen-4-ol which is thought to be responsible for the anti-microbiology properties. It has been used for many years in the treatment of infections and skin problems as it can kill bacteria. As acne is caused by the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes which thrives in skin follicles that are blocked by oil and debris tree oil oil can be an effective treatment for acne. Studies on the use of tea tree oil in the treatment of acne have found that it is at least as good as benzoyl peroxide although it may take a little longer to be effective. It was also found that it had very few side effects if used correctly unlike benzoyl peroxide which can cause redness of the skin, itching, burning, dryness etc. many people do not like benzyol peroxide as it is very easy for it to bleach your hair and your clothes.

The study described above is carried out at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Australia by the Department of Dermatology use the gel containing 5% tea tree oil and compared it to a lotion that contained 5% benzoyl peroxide. They treated people with mild to moderate acne with either of these in a randomized trial. Everyone using these preparations had a significant reduction in the acne lesions although it took a little longer for the tea tree oil to work. The side effects are much less severe for those using the tea tree oil preparation. of course this is only one study and more studies should be done to find out if the tree oil is as effective as it appears to be.

How to Use Tea Tree Oil On Your Skin

Never use tea tree oil undiluted on the skin as this will cause the side effects we’re trying to avoid. It is a good idea to use a dilute solution initially, a 5% solution of tea tree oil in water is a good place to start. Once your skin is used to this you can increase the concentration and never to more than 15%. Apply the tea tree oil twice a day to affected areas only, not all over your skin. You could also buy a commercially prepared tea tree oil preparation for acne.

Conclusion

Tea tree oil is very effective when used correctly as a natural cures for acne.  Although it may take a little while to work is much but pleasant to use and benzyol peroxide and has fewer side effects. We would really recommend it as a good treatment for mild to moderate acne. Although it may take a little while to work is much more pleasant to use than benzyol peroxide and has fewer side effects. if you want to get rid of acne we would recommend it as a good treatment for mild to moderate acne.