Benefits of tea tree oil for oily skin

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil has been used as a traditional medicine for Australians since ancient times, as they crushed tea tree leaves to extract the oil from it, and it is diluted or undiluted, and tea tree oil has multiple uses for health maintenance, it cures coughs or colds if inhaled, and it contains several compounds It kills bacteria, viruses and fungi, and treats bacterial and fungal skin conditions very effectively, as it has many benefits for skin in general, and oily ones in particular, and this will be explained in this article. ^[1]

Benefits of tea tree oil for oily skin

Tea tree oil is a natural product that helps to care for and care for the skin , and it is used to treat skin problems such as the appearance of acne , it is known that the direct cause of acne is the accumulation of sebum on oily skin, and this causes the pores to close and inflammation, and thus acne appears, and the following are the benefits of oil Tea tree for oily skin, which is as follows: ^[2]

• Diffuses skin fats: as tea oil helps to break down the sebum that accumulates on oily skin, and closes pores, and thus causes acne. ^[3]
• Treating acne : Tea tree oil is one of the powerful home remedies for treating acne, and tea tree oil contains effective antibacterial properties that help remove acne that appears on oily skin, calms and soothes the skin, and prevents it from redness and irritation. ^[2]
• Helps oily skin control excessive oil production: because it has antiseptic properties. ^[4]

Tea tree oil recipes for skin

Tea tree oil contains anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti- viral properties that help promote healing of acne and skin problems; Especially oily skin, which is as follows: ^[5]

• Tea tree oil and honey: Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic that cleans pores and eliminates bacteria that cause acne problems. The method is: ^[5]
  • the ingredients:
    • Four to five drops of tea tree oil.
    • One teaspoon of raw, organic honey .
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the ingredients together.
    • Apply to affected areas.
    • Leave a period of fifteen minutes.
    • Wash off with water.
    • Repeat once a week to get clear, acne-free skin.
• Coconut and tea tree oil: Coconut oil contains fatty acids that help nourish and moisturize the skin. The method is: ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • One teaspoon of coconut oil.
    • Two to three drops of tea tree oil.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the ingredients together and bite well.
    • Apply to affected areas.
    • Leave a few hours.
    • Wash off with lukewarm water.
    • Moisturize the skin with a suitable moisturizer.
    • Repeat twice daily.
• Baking soda and tea tree oil: Baking soda balances the acidity of the skin, and this leads to controlling the production of natural oil for the skin, and soda helps exfoliate the skin of the skin, to get rid of dirt and dead skin cells. The method is: ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • One tablespoon of baking soda.
    • Two to three drops of tea tree oil.
    • Sufficient and appropriate amount of water.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the ingredients together to get a paste.
    • The paste is placed on the affected areas.
    • Leave a period of two to three minutes.
    • Wash gently with water.
    • Repeat two or three times a week.
• Lemon and tea tree oil: where lemon juice contains acids that contribute to the elimination of germs that cause the emergence of bacteria resulting from the emergence of acne, and lemon juice is considered an astringent drug. The method is: ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • One to two teaspoons of lemon juice.
    • Four to five drops of tea tree oil.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the ingredients well.
    • Apply to affected areas.
    • Leave a period of fifteen minutes.
    • Wash it with lukewarm water, then cold water.
    • Repeat twice a week.
• Apple cider vinegar and tea tree oil: Apple cider vinegar contains malic acid that helps exfoliate the skin, and maintains the pH levels in the skin, the irregularity of which leads to an increase in lipid excess in the skin. The method is: ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
    • Two to three drops of tea tree oil.
    • A piece of cotton.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the ingredients together.
    • Apply to affected areas using cotton.
    • Leave a period of five to seven minutes.
    • Wash off with normal water.
    • Repeat once every day, and upon elimination of the acne problem, it should be repeated once every three to four days.
• Aloe Vera and Tea Tree Oil: Aloe vera contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and effective healing properties that help to regenerate skin cells, to make it bright and refreshed. The method is: ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • A teaspoon of fresh aloe vera gel.
    • Two to three drops of tea tree oil.
    • A piece of cotton.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the ingredients together.
    • Apply to acne affected areas, using cotton.
    • Leave it to dry overnight.
    • Wash off with lukewarm water.
    • Moisturize the skin with a suitable moisturizer.
    • Repeat daily.
• Tea tree oil and water: Tea tree oil contains anti-microbial properties that cleanse pores and reduce acne breakouts. The method is: ^[3]
• the ingredients:
  • Half a cup of water.
  • Three to four drops of tea tree oil.
  • A piece of cotton.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix the ingredients together well.
  • Soak the cotton ball with the mixture, and place it on the face areas.
  • Leave a period of twenty to twenty-five minutes.
  • Moisturize the skin with a suitable moisturizer without washing it with water.
  • Repeat twice a day to get the desired results.
• Lavender oil and tea tree oil: Tea tree oil contains antibacterial properties, while lavender oil soothes the skin and reduces skin inflammation, and lavender oil and tea tree oil help get rid of acne. The method is: ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • Ten drops of tea tree oil.
    • Ten drops of lavender oil.
    • Some jojoba oil.
    • Small size glass tray.
  • How to prepare:
    • Put all ingredients inside the bottle and shake well.
    • Put a few drops of this mixture on the affected areas.
    • Leave it overnight.
    • Repeat every night.

Precautions for using tea tree oil

Attention should be paid to the occurrence of side effects that make the skin sensitive when applying tea tree oil, in order to protect the skin from redness and irritation of the skin areas, and the appearance of pimples on them, and it can expose the skin to burns, and the oil should be avoided around the eye areas, and to avoid swallowing it to protect the body, and it is not recommended. For use by children, or pregnant and breastfeeding women. ^[6]

References

1. ↑ "14 Everyday Uses for Tea Tree Oil" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 8-9-2018. Edited.
2. ^ ^{A b} "12 WONDERFUL TEA OIL the TREE BENEFITS the FOR SKIN the AND HAIR" , Www.beautyandtips.com , Retrieved 7-9-2018. Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b t w c h x d} "9 Methods Of Using the Simple Tea Tree OIL To Cure Acne" , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 25/9/2108. Edited.
4. ↑ "How Does Tea Tree Oil Help the Skin?" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 23-9-2018. Edited.
5. ^ ^{A b} " . Top 10 Health Benefits Of Tea Tree OIL" , Www.top10homeremedies.com , Retrieved 8-9-2018. Edited.
6. ↑ "What are the risks of using tea tree oil?" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 23-9-2018. Edited.