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“I decided to try out tea tree oil to get rid of my...”

written by Julie316 on 16/03/2009

I decided to try out tea tree oil to get rid of my spots, because I used to have a tea tree face wash which I noticed always calmed down skin that was breaking out.

The oil comes in a small glass bottle inside a cardboard box and is already diluted to 1%. Or if you prefer you can buy it neat and dilute it yourself (it should not be applied neat).

The instructions recommend that it should be applied using a cotton pad morning and evening. However, I only use the product when I have a spot or feel like one is about to break out. I also only apply in the evening, before bed. You can tell you have oil on the spot, I wouldn't think that's a good look if you're going out. Anyway, it definitely seems to make a difference to my spots. Its very soothing, and in the morning there might be a poppable pus head or else it will be looking a lot calmer. Within a few days the spot has normally gone completely - fantastic when I've had some spots last weeks before.

I also use a Superdrug tea tree gel which you rub into your skin daily. These two tea tree products have made such a difference and considering the price, I would say they are definitely worth a try for anyone having spot trouble.