Tea Tree Oil- A Super Quick Treatment To Prevent Acne!

There are various at-home treatments available to prevent, growth & occurrence of acne. Experts like dermatologists also by providing various toxic & herbal medications, help your acne to disappear. Lets go for something that’s natural. Tea tree oil, it’s a herbal medicine that does not contain any harsh chemicals or toxics. According to the records of  Medical Journal of Australia,  tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide as far as anti-acne treatment is concerned. Tea tree oil has anti-fungal & anti-septic properties, that help your skin keep acne causing bacteria away.

Skin allergy test

Although it’s a herbal treatment, many sensitive skins may face some minor side effects. To avoid those side effects, test a patch (not having acne) of a skin, by applying tea tree oil on it, leave it for at least 12 hours. If its showing no or positive effect, then its safe for your skin. Make a mixture of five drops of tea tree oil with 1 tsp of water & apply it on the sensitive areas having acne, areas like, inner part of your forearm or acute facial areas. For beginners, & those who are trying this for the first time, apply it on the not so visible areas. After applying it on your skin, if side effects like redness, rashes & itching develop, then feel free to use it as a household treatment for preventing acne.

Procedure of making & applying the solution

While applying any solution or treatment on your facial area, cleansing your face properly is very essential for positive & better effects. Same applies to this treatment also. Diluting tea tree oil proportionately with distilled water will help to make the solution mild, which if in case, doesn’t suit your skin, will not show any harsh side effects. However, using it directly on the skin might become a bit harsh, especially for sensitive skins. Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil in a bowl containing 1 tbsp of water, mix it properly, until the becomes one. Dip the cotton ball in the mixture & apply it gently on your face. Properly covering the acne prone areas & areas that had already developed acne on it should be the priority. Leave the oil on your skin without rinsing it off. Following this treatment daily or three times in a week will help you keep your skin clean.

Many people practice, applying tea tree oil directly to the acne pustule, which is wrong this may cause harsh effects. Tea tree oil consists of elements that may be strong for your skin with acne prone areas. Avoid direct use of this oil on your skin, unless & until you go through a allergy test.

Usage of tea tree oil is a measure, no doubt, but maintaining healthy diet & lifestyle will also help your skin to make it acnil.

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