Acne Cleanser - Tea Tree Oil

One of the major purposes of an acne skin care product is to effectively clean skin areas affected by acne.   It is important that those suffering from acne choose a skin cleanser carefully.  The reason being is that many contain chemicals that can actually aggravate sensitive skin, like the effects of acne.

A natural cleanser that has been used successfully for decades is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is extracted from the tea tree plant (Melaleuca alternifolia). When used in high concentrations, the results have been nothing less than remarkable.

You may be wondering how to use Tea Tree oil for acne treatment.  Well, Tea tree oil is well known for its numerous beneficial effects as a natural, deep cleansing, antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and antimicrobial agent as well as an immuno-stimulant. As a result, acne products containing Tea Tree oil have the ability to deep clean oily or troubled skin.  It also helps to remove harmful bacteria from the skin, a real root cause of this skin condition.

In the holistic, homeopathic, and natural skin care communities, tea tree oil is well known as a natural, deep cleansing, antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and antimicrobial agent. When compared to the harsher chemical astringents used in some acne skin care programs, tea tree oil provides a natural alternative. 

Another natural alternative is ZENMED® Facial Cleansing Gel which is a unique fusion of healing botanical extracts.  This cleaner is formulated with certified organic aloe vera, sage, chamomile, vitamin A & E and essential oils of rose and lavender to help nourish and restore the skin's balance - leaving your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

Tea tree oil, with 70 years of scientific data to support its claims, is a safe and effective natural-based skin cleanser.  Like with many acne products, and any other cosmetic, a limited number of people may be allergic to the oil and may experience some skin reaction at low concentrations. If this natural skin care product appeals to you, then Tea Tree oil should be high on your list of gentle, safe cleansers.