Today As Told By Photos - The Oil That Will (Might) Save You From Your Skin Problems

May 15, 2020

Yesterday, I wrote about my new skincare product for summer. Today, I want to tell you about another product that could help you ij your skin woes.

Tea tree oil came from the, you guessed it, tea tree. It has a strong aromatic smell and aside from that, it is an all around oil that can be used for many purposes. 

As for me, the main function of the tea tree oil is as armpit deodorant. I haven't used drugstore deodorants or antiperspirant for many years now since I have learned that antiperspirants just block the sweat glands in our armpits. I do not quite like the sound of that so I decided to read more about it. J read that sweat doesn't really make us smell bad, it's the bacteria that eats them that do. So, what better solution than kill the bacteria? I used sanitizing alcohol ever since then. 

When I ventured into the world of oils, I have realized that I can add tea tree oil to my armpit routine. Tea tree oil is an antibacterial oil that thas other benefits to the skin. One problem I encounter with my armpits is the rough feeling I get after waxing. Tea tree oil helps by declogging the skin to have a smoother feel. I mix 3/4 water and 1/4 tea tree oil and spray it to my armpit after I use alcohol. 

That is just one thing the tea tree oil can do. Another thing it can do is banishing acne. However, I do not recommend directly applying it to skin as it can irritate. Just buy products that contain tea tree oil for your face. Tea tree oil is a good antibacterial and it has drying properties that hastens the life of acne.

One thing people don't realize is that acne and "bacne" or back acne can be caused by dandruff. Dandruff is a scalp problem. Scalp is still skin. The bacteria that feeds on dandruff sometimes reach the face through sweat and wreak havoc by causing acne. Tea tree oil is a common shampoo ingredient that targets dandruff. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil to your shampoo or you can spray diluted tea tree oil to your scalp a few hours before taking a bath. 

Tea tree oil also helps a lot with insect bites and other skin problem. Just make sure you mix it with carrier oils to avoid irritation.