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Tea Tree Oil(reposted from first tri)

megs52881megs52881 member
in July 2012 Moms
Any one know what the deal is? I spent an hour online doing research and found 50% of the articles/blogs/message boards said it isn't safe and 50% said it is.  I am looking to hear it is safe before I head to Whole Foods in a little bit and get some face wash.
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Re: Tea Tree Oil(reposted from first tri)

  • luvlss1luvlss1 member
    Tea tree oil is a wonderful product for skin. I use it quite often. As long as you're not ingesting it, I really don't see why it would be harmful. Just make sure there are no additional by products in your face wash that might be (harmful). If you still aren't sure, ask your Doc., they will be able to let you know one way or another.
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  • pengwinspengwins

    imageluvlss1:
    Tea tree oil is a wonderful product for skin. I use it quite often. As long as you're not ingesting it, I really don't see why it would be harmful. Just make sure there are no additional by products in your face wash that might be (harmful). If you still aren't sure, ask your Doc., they will be able to let you know one way or another.

    That's what my OB said.  Especially with facewash, since it is being washed off, it's fine.  Try to avoid the area around your mouth so you don't ingest any.

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    I've been told to use Tea Tree oil shampoo since I have really bad psoriasis. It should be pretty natural, so I don't see why you couldn't use it. If you're really paranoid, I would ask your doctor. 
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  • PinkHighlighterPinkHighlighter

    Whenever I'm not sure of something, I use bing.com and then add "mayo" to the search to see what the Mayo Clinic says.  Here's what they say about tea tree oil and pregnancy (at the end):

    https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tea-tree-oil/NS_patient-teatreeoil/DSECTION=safety

    So, nothing really known.  But that doesn't mean it's safe or not.  I'd probably avoid if it's not a big deal to you.  But then again, I've also switched from peanut butter to almond butter and no longer use face washes or toners with BHAs.  :)

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  • megs52881megs52881 member

    Thanks for your comments and help everyone. I am luckily not breaking out yet, but since I have never had great skin I am trying to get prepared.  I know that it can be used for acne, but I can never get a consensus on whether it is healthy or not.  I will ask my Doc at my first appt. on the 19th. 

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  • Hi725Hi725
    My doctor told me I could use it, but I wasn't able too. It smells very strong made me very nauseous.
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