🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An essential oil distilled from the leaves of the native Australian Tea Tree. It is extraordinarily rich in terpinen-4-ol, which provides profound, broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity against P. acnes.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Dries out active blemishes rapidly, kills acne-causing bacteria, and reduces inflammation.
💡 Pro Tip
MUST be diluted (usually 1-5% in carrier oil/water); applying pure oil can cause severe chemical burns.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
You should apply it neat (pure) directly to a pimple.
The Science
Pure tea tree oil is highly corrosive to the skin barrier and will cause severe peeling and contact dermatitis.