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A NATURAL MIRACLE FOR NEARLY EVERYTHING!
I had to smile when I saw this item. When I was a reviewer for another beauty site than the one I am now, a wonderful colleague carried a bottle of tea tree oil with her everywhere. When anyone had a problem, she would whip out the bottle and come to the rescue, claiming that there is no ailment tea tree oil can't cure. It became a source of good-natured jokes between the reviewers, but one by ...read moreone we all bought a bottle from The Body Shop (where you purchase it makes little difference, but you are guaranteed of purity here). This little wonder has amazing antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties and has been used for centuries for its curative properties. The smell can be overwhelming, to be sure, but don't let that keep you away! Have blemishes at any age or anywhere, such as your face, shoulders, or back? Use as a spot treatment to dry and clear them (this is not recommended to be rubbed over your entire face). Nail fungus from too many artificial treatments or just in general? Tea tree oil to the rescue for hands and feet! It also works to help heal minor cuts, cure an itching scalp, and prep skin before waxing to avoid nasty after-effects (it functions as an anti-irritant and "calms" skin against redness, stinging, and bumps). Many women claim it stops dandruff. Others use it in boiling water to handle sinus infections. There is always a bottle at our home for these reasons. I had some vicious mosquito bites recently; tea tree oil stopped the itching and reduced the size almost immediately. They disappeared with no scarring. If you've had too much time in the sun (for shame!), tea tree oil will help with discomfort and healing. Some people claim it is a miracle-worker for removing plantar and other warts as well as unsightly skin tags. Add a few drops to your pets' beds to repel fleas and ticks. I could go on and on; many people mix it in a solution and use as a household cleaner. This product simply works. I'm sorry that I ever teased my friend; she was right all along.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 5 people said helpful
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Overpriced
Sadly, This oil I have found is much weaker than other tea tree oils that you might see when shopping in a health foods store or in an organic market. In this case i think you are really just paying extra to get the body shop label. While that is one of my favorite stores for all of my skin care and beauty needs, I just could not see that their tea tree oil even compared to that which is cheaper e...read morelsewhere. The consistency of their oil seemed a bit watery as compared to other tea tree oils that I have used, and the scent of the oil was not nearly as strong-- and please believe me, if you have ever smelled tea tree oil, you know exactly how pungent it can be! I did not find the results of this oil to be on par either. It actually made my skin red, and did nothing to improve my skin’s clarity or texture. Overall I am a huge fan of using natural oils and herbs in beauty products, and can say that most of the products you will find at the body shop are worth the higher price tag. Unfortunately, this oil is not one of them. You will pay a higher price for an inferior product and reduced performance. I would not recommend this particular oil to anyone and would advise that you try other ones if you are looking to go the way of the natural beauty product route.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 5 people said helpful
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An almost cure for pimples...
I have been using tea tree oil since I was a teenager; with it's natural antiseptic properties, it is the perfect remedy for that pesky pimple that seemingly pops up overnight. However, this one is not as strong as some others I have tried. It typically takes a few days with this one to notice a huge difference but for the smaller, less inflamed pimples it works just fine. If your skin is sensitiv...read moree, this formula would be a nice alternative to the stronger versions. Tea tree oil can also be used for cuts and on dental floss. It is a versatile product!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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