THE BODY SHOP - TEA TREE OIL

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The Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil

What The Product Says:
Targeted care for blemished skin. Can be used direct on skin.

Soothing
Has antibacterial properties
Does not dry out skin

The Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil

My Review:
I have read mixed reviews about this but as it was available for 50% off, I decided to give it a try and guess what? Best money I ever spent! I don't have acne/scar marks and only suffer from the occasional breakout(s), so I can't vouch for this product for anything other than that.

It comes in a 10 ml green glass bottle. You have to press down and twist the cap, which is pretty much secured, but I prefer if it had a dropper inside because there's either no product coming out or too much spilling on your fingers.

So, one night I could see a pimple forming on the side of my lip. The whole area hurt and got a little red and felt hard. I dabbed some product there and the next morning, my skin felt smoother and it didn't hurt anymore. Also the pimple didn't come out with full blow and was barely noticeable in one day and within two to three days, there was hardly a trace of it. Amazing, no? Plus, I had these tiny zits on my forehead since a year. Yes! A year and nothing ever helped them expect this! Within just two weeks, the zits calmed down and most of them have disappeared.

I like how it absorbs into my skin without leaving a residue that makes it easy to apply day and night, underneath make-up or moisturizer. I apply 3-4 drops, using a q-tip or my fingertip and dab it on to the affected area until it sinks into my skin which takes only seconds. If you find it a bit drying, mix it with your moisturizer and then apply. Try adding a couple drops in your shampoo if you suffer with dandruff and you'll be surprised.

However, there are a few thing to be wary of. First off, the smell isn't too pleasant - a bit too strong for my liking. If you have very sensitive skin, it might burn a little, especially where you have acne, so I recommend you to dilute the oil in the cap with some water. It doesn't help with fading any scar mark. Quite expensive for such a small bottle.

Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the product. So far I have used it for a month and it works quite well on my combination skin type. Although, the tiniest bit goes a long way, I still find it expensive for the quantity.

Pros:

Cuts short the life of pimple.
Prevents pimple from coming out with full blow.
Clears skin.
Works well for blemishes.
Absorbs into skin in no time.
Does not leave a greasy feel.
Helps with dandruff.
Little goes a long way.
Travel-friendly.

Cons:

Inconvenient packaging.
Smell is overpowering.
Does not fade scar marks.
Might not work for easily irritable skin.
Drying.
Pricey.

My Rating:

4/5

The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil is available for PKR 1100 and can be purchased from all the TBS outlets across the country.
For more info, visit The Body Shop Pakistan's page on facebook.