And how long does it take to get rid of them??
2006-08-16 11:50:23 · 11 answers · asked by Mikayla 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Yes it works very well. Just dab it on and the zits will be gone in a few days.
2006-08-16 11:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that Tea tree Oil will work on zits. "Zits" ( pimples) are first classified as microcomedones(clogged pores) and looks like a tiny white bump just below the skin. As these enlarge they grow into comedones and then into other larger lesions-- THEN called pimples. Pimples are examples of inflammation. Tea tree oil helps to eradicate infections and inflammation.
A good book to read is "The Acne Prescription" by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a Dermatologist. Excellent info on dernatologicale issues and ways to eradicate problems.
2006-08-16 19:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by sharonsherryfur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Medical Journal of Australia (October 1990, pages 455–458) compared the efficacy of tea tree oil to the efficacy of benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne. A study of 119 patients using 5% tea tree oil in a gel base versus 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion was discussed. There were 61 in the benzoyl peroxide group and 58 in the tea tree oil group. The conclusion was that "both treatments were effective in reducing the number of inflamed lesions throughout the trial, with a significantly better result for benzoyl peroxide when compared to the tea tree oil. Skin oiliness was lessened significantly in the benzoyl peroxide group versus the tea tree oil group." However, while the reduction of breakouts was greater for the benzoyl peroxide group, the side effects of dryness, stinging, and burning were also greater—"79% of the benzoyl peroxide group versus 49% of the tea tree oil group."
Given these results, a 2.5% strength benzoyl peroxide solution would be better to start with to see if it is effective, rather than starting with the more potent and somewhat more irritating 5% or 10% concentrations. However, if you were interested in using a 5% strength tea tree oil solution to see if that would be effective, at this time I know of no products stating the amount of tea tree oil they contain. It appears that almost all of the tea tree oil products on the market contain little more than a 1% concentration, if that, which is probably not enough to be of much help for breakouts.
2006-08-16 18:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have oily skin or acne it's only gonna make it worst. I would suggest using retin-A, or you know what works too is neutrogena mask, any kind, just cover the zit overnight and it'll dry it up quick. Good luck
2006-08-16 19:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by JEJEMMY♥♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, it takes a few days though, about 3-4. it depends how bad the zit is though
2006-08-16 19:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it didnt work for me
nothing did.
until i went to my dermatologist.
but if it just for a couple zits, then yes, i think it works - maybe after a couple days.
2006-08-16 18:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah T-zone works fab an it smells great takes about 3 days for me. xxxx
2006-08-16 18:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by x-babymais-x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might....
why don you try it out ok
and if it don go 2 a derm or just a regular doctor and ask for something topical for your acne ok
2006-08-16 18:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by amberfleming897 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...it is a bacterial killer....put it on the first time you feel a tingle...
2006-08-16 18:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by Chocolate_Bunny 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no
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2006-08-16 18:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by roadrunner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋