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.
October 21st, 2010 - 06:19
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!
October 21st, 2010 - 06:19
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.