The Tea Tree Miracle

By: Andrea

Why we LOVE Tea Tree Oil... (and why we think you will too)
Hey Guys! I figured I would devote our first post in the "Acne SOS" section to one of the products I could absolutely not live with out. The answer: Desert Essence 100% Tea Tree Oil. Vanessa and I both use this product whenever we feel a breakout brewing and have seen huge improvements when it comes to the lifespan of nasty pimples.

Tea tree oil is a great natural alternative to other chemical-based breakout treatment products available on the market today.I was introduced to tea tree oil on set a few years ago and I can absolutely say that it has made a huge difference when dealing with those frustrating zits that quite simply make you want to cry. One makeup artist referred to the process of applying tea tree as "calming the storm," and I think she is right :)

Since I was a teenager I have suffered from the occasional under-the-skin pimple... You know the ones that feel like a volcanic eruption is brewing beneath the skin?! Tea tree oil comes in different strengths, and for the most effective results, I recommend using 100% tea tree as SPOT TREATMENT ONLY! I suggest dabbing the oil onto the affected area with a Q-tip and then leaving it to dry (I generally do this at night before bed). The oil will dry out the bump quickly. Generally I find that if I use the oil 3 nights in a row, the volcanic eruption has completely subsided, allowing my skin to return to its normal state. Do be aware that the application process can sometimes sting a little. Just know that the sting means the oil is doing its job!

Desert Essence 100% Organic Tea Tree Oil comes in a very tiny bottle. It can be a bit on the pricy side but you can always find the product at a discounted rate online (I love the product so much I will link it on the side bar)

Desert Essence website:
www.desertessence.com/