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21Oct/102

Tea tree oil for back acne?



Hello! I just bought Desert Essence tea tree oil cleansing bar and 100% tea tree oil from a drug store to treat my moderate back acne. I'm planning to use the tea tree oil bar in the shower to wash my back. But I don't know if I should also use the pure tree tea oil after using the bar as a spot treatment because I don't want to overdry my skin? What do you guys think? Also, if I use the tea tree oil as a spot treatment for my back acne, what would be a proper way to use it, like is it ok to dilute it with a oil-free moisterizer and apply it all over my back? or should i just use a moist cotton ball to apply to specific affected areas?
Thank you.



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  1. Tea tree oil is very effective in clearing up acne all over your body, including your face and back. Start a regimen of washing your back with a back scrubber and tea tree oil soap. If you cannot obtain tea tree oil soap easily, you make an easy substitution: get a bottle of fragrance-free and dye-free body wash, and mix a teaspoon of tea tree oil into it if you want.

    Good luck!

  2. Tea tree oil is of no known efficacy in acne. The best option would be to do some sunbathing – but don’t burn – get your back in the sun regularly and you will find the acne improves.


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