Acne can be quite stubborn and affects everyone at least once in a life time. Acne and clogged pores can leave behind nasty scars and add texture to your skin if not taken care of quickly. Acne and scarring is a common phenomenon for problematic and/or oily skin and if you are dealing with acne and scarring too, look no further than this wonder ingredient- Tea Tree Oil-
BENEFITS:
Tea tree oil has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that help heal and treat acne and its redness and gradually makes skin clear.
Tea tree oil helps unclog pores and detox the skin that prevents further whiteheads and blackheads.
Tea tree oil purifies skin and keeps it healthier and softer.
WAYS TO USE TEA TREE OIL FOR ACNE:
TEA TREE ACNE FACE SCRUB
In a bowl, add oat flour. If you do not have oat flour, grind rolled oats it to a fine powder. Add in few drops of tea tree oil and enough aloe juice to make a spreadable paste. To use, dampen your face and massage a small quantity of this scrub very gently.
TEA TREE FACE MIST
In a spray bottle, add 1/4 cup witch hazel and 1/4 cup rose water. Add in 5 drops tea tree oil and shake well. Mist it all over your facial skin throughout the day.
TEA TREE FACE WASH
In a clean jar, add 1/4 cup Castile soap, add 1/2 cup aloe juice and add few drops of tea tree oil and mix together nicely. Use it to massage your face and then rinse it off.
TEA TREE SPOT TREATMENT
In a clean bowl, add 2 teaspoons of raw honey. To this add 1-2 drops tea tree oil and mix together nicely. Using a fresh new Q-tip, apply the mixture on acne and scarred area and sleep with it. Wash it off in the morning.
TEA TREE MOISTURIZER
In a bowl, add 1/4 cup shea butter, 1 teaspoon jojoba oil and 5-7 drops tea tree oil. Melt everything on a double boiler or microwave and let it solidify a bit and whip until fluffy. Transfer to an easy to use jar and use it all over the face if you have dry skin and as a spot treatment if you have oily or combination skin before bedtime.