I bought some tea tree oil, and applied it to my face with a cotton ball, and it burns a lil, but then again i have a high tolerance for pain so it doesnt bother me. So my question is, can using it plain cause scarring and is it bad to use plain?
2007-01-19 01:11:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
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2007-01-19 01:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not cause scarring, but Tea Tree Oil is VERY STRONG, therefore you would want to delute it in a 2:1 ratio with water.
2007-01-19 04:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by shhrt03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree oil shouldn't be used on open cuts or sores. It will sting a lot. But it won't cause scaring. Also keep it away from your eyes. Again it will sting a lot. For open cuts use a triple antibiotic cream with tea tree oil in it. Melaluca has many products with tea tree oil in them.
2007-01-19 01:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't use 100% tea tree oil all over your face. You could burn the skin. Were you trying to use it as an astringent?? Tree tree oil should be used as a spot treatment on acne or on scrapes, cuts, cold sores etc.
There are tree tree oil products on the market safe for you face. The Body Shop carries a great line.
2007-01-19 01:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Lucy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no scarring, tea tree oil simply works as natural antiseptic. i've tried it on acne a couple of times since i used to be covered by pimples all over my face when i was a teenager. Didn't really work out for me, but still it didn't really leave any scars. Besides, many cosmetic products such as acne treaments, astringents are alot more abrasive compared to it.
2007-01-19 01:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by j_J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't cause scaring but you should not apply it straight to the face. Dilute it as your face is pretty sensitive. It also should not sting your face when you apply it. Wouldn't it have been easier to just buy a facial product that contains tea tree oil instead of trying to dilute it yourself?
2007-01-19 01:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all darling. tea tree oil is a very strong oil, esp the undiluted stuff. it treats many things even jock itch and foot fungus. oh, and did i mention if you apply it to your scalp in the shower and leave it in for about a minute it even cures dandruff??
tough stuff that tea tree oil
2007-01-19 10:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by beltanes_ember 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you should get your answers about tea tree oils.
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/TeaTreeOil.htm
2007-01-19 01:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by adrienn_roman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't scar - it is a good bacteria cleaner. If your skin is sensitive do not use it daily - or if you do use it daily use it only on blemishes.
2007-01-19 04:14:02 · answer #9 · answered by jezzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is just strong, it's healing and cleaning so it's gotta sting a little. If you are concerned you may be allergic, go to your doctor.
2007-01-19 01:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it does,nt its safe to use, undiluted.and also lavender oil can be used neat. these are my 2favourite .oils and always in my home used regular.
2007-01-19 02:36:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋