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Tea tree oil

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Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil gently helps clear blemishes and reduces redness while visibly soothing acne scars. It suits dry skin and oily skin well, especially when applied as soothing masks and refreshing cleansers. For best results, keep it apart from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex in your daily routine.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Dermatology, 2014

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What to combine tea tree oil with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Hyaluronic acid Keep apart Apply hyaluronic acid first and tea tree oil later in the day, because strong essential oils can irritate freshly hydrated skin. Tea tree oil and hyaluronic acid
Tri-ceramide complex Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying the ceramide cream first, because tea tree oil can dry out and weaken the skin barrier. Tea tree oil and tri-ceramide complex

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Questions and answers

What does tea tree oil do for the skin?

Tea tree oil helps improve mild to moderate acne vulgaris by significantly reducing total lesions, inflammatory acne, and acne severity. It may also help reduce erythema scars when combined with ingredients like propolis and Aloe vera.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

How do you use tea tree oil?

Tea tree oil may help improve mild to moderate acne lesions. Keep it apart from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex by applying them at different times of day.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Should you use tea tree oil in the morning or at night?

You can use tea tree oil at night, keeping it separate from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex products which should be applied earlier in the day to protect your skin barrier.

Can you use tea tree oil every day?

Yes, you can use tea tree oil every day to help reduce acne lesions and improve skin clarity. Studies show that consistent topical use significantly decreases total acne severity over time.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022

Does tea tree oil cause purging or irritation?

Tea tree oil may cause irritation because strong essential oils can dry out and weaken the skin barrier.

Which skin types is tea tree oil best for?

Tea tree oil is best for oily acne-prone skin, with top products like The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil and Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash achieving a Superior fit on Lovi. It also helps oily, dry, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types depending on the specific product chosen.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007

Can you use tea tree oil with hyaluronic acid?

You should keep them apart by applying hyaluronic acid first and tea tree oil later in the day, because strong essential oils can irritate freshly hydrated skin.

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

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    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

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    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

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    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

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    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

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  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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