Tea Tree Essential Oil
This is yellowish in color and is extracted from the leaves of a plant called Melaleuca alternifolia from Australia. Tea tree essential oil has been used for centuries as an antiseptic for the conditions of the skin. It is antibacterial and antifungal. A small amount of tea tree essential oil will do the following;
- Unblock sebaceous glands
- Dry out whiteheads and blackheads
- Heal pimples and other blemishes
- Disinfect the pores
- Using tea tree essential oil for acne:
Get a 100% pure form of this essential oil and mix it with Witch hazel (20 to 40 drops). Take a cotton ball and dip in this mixture to apply it on the acne affected areas of the skin twice a day. Leave it for few hours or overnight. If you have widespread acne, add a few drops of this oil in your bath. There are few things to be careful about while using this oil:
- If you overuse this, it will increase the acne
- Use sunscreens as tea tree essential oil will make your skin more sensitive