Tea Tree — Ingredients

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A natural trouble-care ingredient with excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects

What is Tea Tree?

A natural trouble-care ingredient with excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects

Has antibacterial action against acne-causing bacteria and skin-calming properties.

Key properties & actions

Tea tree is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Australian native tea tree, and its component terpinen-4-ol is known to be involved in antibacterial and soothing actions. Its action against bacteria associated with acne has been studied, and it is commonly used for caring for oily areas. The undiluted oil has the characteristic of being able to cause irritation due to its high concentration.

How to manage

The generally recommended approach is to avoid high-concentration undiluted oil and apply a product diluted to an appropriate concentration locally to the affected area. Applying it to specific spots in a spot-care, toner, or cleanser form is advisable. If breakouts are widespread or persist, a consultation with a dermatologist is recommended.

Good to know alongside

It is often used together with sebum and breakout-care ingredients such as salicylic acid and niacinamide. Those with an essential oil allergy need caution before use.

Everyday care tips

Applying a small amount of a new tea tree product behind the ear or on the inner forearm and watching the reaction over 24 hours before using it on the face helps reduce the risk of irritation.

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What is Tea Tree?
A natural trouble-care ingredient with excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Has antibacterial action against acne-causing bacteria and skin-calming properties.

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SKINROUTE is not a medical device or healthcare provider. All content is general skincare information for reference only. If you have concerns about your skin, please consult a board-certified dermatologist.