Happy Friday, everyone!
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil is my rescue whenever I deal with those hormonal little "monsters" every month. This is your classic treatment for minor acne blemishes and scars as well, as it kills bacteria and reduces inflamation during a night time so that in the morning it will look almost healed.
The tea tree essential oil is well known treatment for blemished skin, dandruff or other skin infections. It is the ingredient of many cosmetic products that fight acne mostly. The Body Shop's version is diluted so while it smells very strongly and it does sting a lit, it's safe to apply directly on the affected skin area.
The packaging is very cute, a 10 ml bottle with a nozzle so that the dosage can control the amount of product, as only a small quantity is needed for an application. The cap is very safe, as you have to press it down and then switch it open, so this makes it great for travelling without worries that it might leak.
It may look small, but trully the 10 ml will last for a long time as it's only applied when needed, depending on the gravity of one's condition.
The smell is very strong, very medicinal and minty so that you know it's working. The formula is not really oily, more a watery texture that can be applied dirrectly on the blemish and it's quickly absorbed into skin. It stings a little for 1-2 minutes but nothing too disturbing.
I like to use it at night, after I cleanse and moisturize my skin, applying it only on the affected areas where the breakouts are showing. In the morning, the inflamation, redness and swelling is almost gone.
There isn't really much more to say, it's a quick help for those in need that don't have a complicated skincare routine for fighting acne. And it's organic and chemical-free which is always a plus. It's not an overpriced product by any means, it's about 7 Euro in Romania, but can be found even cheaper in USA or other countries on The Body Shop website or stores.
Love at first brush