Acne and Tea Tree Oil Question

SandiaPinaMama

A couple weeks ago, I read a couple of threads to the effect that salicylic acid could be potentially bad for the baby, and lots of people were using tea tree oil.  So, I went shopping, but found a couple different options.  So my question is:

 Are you guys using a product with tea tree oil in it, or straight tea tree oil?  I've seen both.  I bought a product at my local natural co-op store with tea tree oil in it, but it smells really really bad.  Then I saw the straight oil, and wondered if that's what you all are talking about?

What are you using?  I need to get rid of this acne!  TIA

luvdv8

I do use the pure tea tree oil straight- and yes, it stinks! It's kind of the downfall of using something natural and non-perfumed.

You still need a gentle cleanser. You can dilute it a little bit, don't use it straight all over, just as a spot treatment. It's very drying so make sure you're moisturizing.

MrsJodiB

I use the Body Shop line...there are facial washes, exfoliaters, cleansing wipes, and lots more...I have a few different products that I use daily.  As for the straight Tea Tree Oil I bought some about a month ago too, but haven't tried it yet! I  used it a few years ago and put it straight over pimples to try to dry them up and remember that it stunk, but worked well! Good Luck and check out the body shop website:   https://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/face-wash/prod170248

ericatc

I use Tea Tree Oil... but not for Acne, I put it on bug bites. Works like a charm!

I may have to experiment with using it on acne as well.

 And yeah, it smells like petroleum.