Are you looking for natural solutions to elevate your skincare routine? Dive into the powerful benefits of tea tree oil and cannabis-infused skincare products, highlighting how they can work together to transform your skin. From calming acne to boosting overall skin health, you’ll discover practical tips and insights to achieve your healthiest, most radiant complexion yet.
Table of Contents
- Why You Will Love This Guide
- Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Acne
- How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne
- 1. Add It to Your Skincare Products
- 2. Create a DIY Acne Scrub
- 3. Make an Acne Mask
- 4. Tea Tree Oil Bath for Body Acne
- Cannabis to Complement Tea Tree Oil?
- Tips for Safe Usage
- Recommended Brands for Tea Tree Oil
- Taking Your Skincare Routine to the Next Level
- More Topical Resources
Why You Will Love This Guide
Tea tree oil is a natural remedy recognized for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a favorite among those seeking clearer skin.
Interestingly, when paired with other plant-based solutions, like cannabis-infused skincare products, it provides even greater potential to elevate your skincare routine.
If you’re navigating the challenges of acne, this guide will show you how to effectively use tea tree oil while exploring how cannabis topicals can complement it.
Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Acne
Tea tree oil, derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, offers a range of skincare benefits, particularly for fighting acne. Here’s why it’s so effective for soothing your skin:
- Antibacterial Properties – Tea tree oil contains compounds that naturally eliminate harmful bacteria, including the ones that cause acne.
- Anti-inflammatory Action – Its natural properties help reduce swelling, redness, and irritation, making it ideal for soothing blemishes.
- Gentle Effectiveness – When properly diluted, tea tree oil can promote healthier skin without relying on chemicals or harsh treatments.
But don’t overlook cannabis! Like tea tree oil, cannabis boasts anti-inflammatory properties thanks to its cannabinoids, such as CBD.
Incorporating cannabis topicals alongside tea tree oil can provide an additional layer of skin-soothing benefits.
How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne
Here’s a breakdown of safe and effective ways to use tea tree oil to manage acne while maintaining healthy skin.
1. Add It to Your Skincare Products
- Mix 1 drop of tea tree oil into your regular cleanser or moisturizer. Ensure it’s thoroughly blended and avoid applying near your eyes.
- Combine with a cannabis-infused balm for combined antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
2. Create a DIY Acne Scrub
- Mix ½ cup of sugar, ¼ cup of sesame or olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 10 drops of tea tree oil to create an exfoliating scrub. Be mindful to massage this gently into your skin.
- Not a fan of scrubs? Substitute cannabis-infused oil as your carrier for an equally soothing alternative.
3. Make an Acne Mask
- Mix 5 drops of tea tree oil with ¼ cup of plain yogurt for an antibacterial mask. Leave it on your face for 15–20 minutes before rinsing with cool water.
- Want to elevate the routine? Add a drop of CBD oil to enhance calming effects.
4. Tea Tree Oil Bath for Body Acne
- Combine 10 drops of tea tree oil with 1 cup of Epsom salt or baking soda before adding it to your bath for even distribution.
- Consider pairing it with cannabis bath salts to amplify relaxation and healing.
Cannabis to Complement Tea Tree Oil?
Cannabis-infused skincare products, particularly those featuring CBD, are becoming increasingly popular for managing skin health.
CBD is celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a wonderful companion to tea tree oil.
When used together, they provide a multi-plant-powered approach to clearer, happier skin.
Some potential benefits of cannabis in skincare include:
- Reducing Sebum Production – CBD has been shown to help regulate the production of sebum, a key factor in acne breakouts.
- Calming Sensitive Skin – Cannabis topicals are known for their soothing properties, perfect for calming irritation caused by acne.
- Repairing Skin Barrier – Combining antioxidant-rich cannabis with tea tree oil can boost your skin’s ability to repair itself.
Tips for Safe Usage
While tea tree oil is a natural solution, it’s important to use it safely to prevent adverse effects. Here’s what to keep in mind:
- ⚠️ Always dilute tea tree oil with a carrier like jojoba oil, sesame oil, or even a cannabis-infused oil to avoid irritation. Essential oils are potent and should never be applied directly to the skin.
- A general guide is a 2% dilution – roughly 12 drops of tea tree oil per 1 ounce of carrier.
For cannabis products, make sure they’re from a trusted source and are clearly labeled for skincare use. Look for lab-tested products to ensure potency, purity, and safety.
Recommended Brands for Tea Tree Oil
When investing in tea tree oil, quality matters. Here are two trusted options:
- Aura Cacia – Affordable and widely accessible, this brand is well-regarded for its pure, high-quality essential oils.
- Plant Therapy – Known for its transparency and quality, Plant Therapy’s tea tree oil is highly rated among aromatherapists and skincare enthusiasts.
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Taking Your Skincare Routine to the Next Level
Using tea tree oil for acne is a game-changer when it comes to natural remedies.
Pairing it with cannabis-infused skincare products unlocks even more potential to heal and enhance your skin.
Whether you’re tackling stubborn breakouts, soothing irritation, or achieving a glow, these plant-powered solutions offer a holistic approach to skincare.
💬 What are your favorite ways to use essential oils or cannabis in your skincare routine? Share your tips in the comments below, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about integrating cannabis into your routine for healthier, acne-free skin.
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Dermalmd Excellent acne serum with tea tree oil Ingredient, I used it on acne & general spore cleaning and got good outcomes. It decreased the redness & inflammation around my acne & help with my oily pores and skin.
I have acne for more than 3weeks now which have been using everything is not working and its so irritating to walk around with it, please how can i get the tea tree oil
I was looking into the Tea Tree acne serum and didn’t quite understand how to use it. Do you just rub it in after you’ve washed your face? Or are you using it in addition to whatever you’re using to wash your face?
Apply a small amount to clean, damp skin. After cleansing and toning, before another moisturizer. 🙂
What kind of toner should I be using with this?
I love witch hazel.
My skin deals well with 100% tea tree oil on my face it doesn’t make it dry. Can I add 2 dropson muy fingertips and lather con my nose IN THE MORNING? I don’t want to have problems with the sun causing irritation and I don’t know if it will.
I have acne prone skin. I’ve been using tea tree oil and I have seen a lot of improvement! I use this at night on infected area and the next morning the pimple shrinks and disappears.
Hey-good post and I’m glad you recommend diluting oils, but I would like to say that I would not recommend diluting with water alone since water and oil don’t mix, so you can’t really use it as a dilution option. The oil will absorb into your skin separate from the water. If you use it with water, you should dilute it with a carrier oil prior to adding it to the spray or bath.
Passing this along to my friends with teenagers.
Thank you.
Hi! After seeing this post I bought some Tea Tree Oil and I have been putting some (about 3 drops) in a mild cleanser (Cetaphil). I was looking for something different other than Proactiv to help my acne. I mostly have it around my chin. It worked great for the first couple of days but now I am breaking out above my lip and around my chin in little pimples that have clear liquid in them. I feel like it is the Tea Tree Oil. Would you have any suggestions? Is there a cleansing period that I should expect after switching to this? How long does it usually last? Thanks so much!
Hi! You mentioned 5 ways to use tea tree oil for acne, but should I pick one of those or can I do all of them??
Thank you.
Thank you for the recipes that you had shared with use. I bought some the oil for acne from you, can’t wIt to try it. I been suffering from back acne and face some on my face. I been used a lot of chemical products noting worked on me. Now I decided to use the home remedies, hope it will work at least it won’t damage my skin. I want to try the body scrub for acne with tea tree oil that you shared but I’m not sure what kind of sesame oil should I use ? Is it the one for cooking or different kind of sesame oil ? Hope you can let know me, so I can try the tea tree body scrub.
Thank you
Hi there!
firstly i want to say fantastic job on your blog!
And i wantedto ask how often do you do oil cleansing? Like daily, morning and night or just once daily? And can u tell me what oils do u use for OCM and if u use diferent blends depending on the condition of your skin or just the same blend every time?
Thanks?
Thanks Mariana! I just do it every night. I like to use jojoba oil, but you can certainly change it up the way you are describing. 🙂
Hi Kylie! I love TTO! I actually use a shampoo with it and leaves my scalp nice and calm since it was always so itchy! I have a routine of putting extra virgin olive oil with lavender to wash my face and take off any makeup and then wipe it off with a small warm damp towel. I then put on my moisturizer which consists of coconut oil with vitamin e and lavender and just recently added a few drops of tea tree oil. I just made a serum of jojoba oil with tea tree, lavender, and rosemary putting 5 drops of each in 1 oz of jojoba oil. Should I put the serum after I moisturize or before? I also have a quick questions about the scrub and mask. How often should I use it?
Hi Itzel. I would use the serum before your moisturizer. It sounds wonderful! 1-2 times a week is plenty for the scrub and mask. Maybe alternate days, since yogurt has lactic acid, which is also mildly exfoliating. Love the sound of your skincare routine! xo
Hi,
Can I put tea tree oil directly on my acne? And also, I’m starting to scar from the acne. Do you know what’s a good natural scar remover/ moisturizer. Thanks karissa!
Hi Karissa! It is better to use it with a carrier oil. I like to use jojoba oil – you can make a serum of 1 ounce of jojoba oil and 30 drops of Tea Tree Oil for a 5% dilution – that’s perfect. This serum would help with the scarring as well.
Thanks so much Kylie! I’m so happy I emailed you before putting the tea tree oil directly on my affected area. I’ll make the mask.
Hi, im just starting to get cystic acne and never heard of essential oils. But i would really like to try this. Can i buy the oils from a local store or do they only sell them online?
You can often find them in health food stores or the “natural foods” section of bigger grocery stores. 🙂
Do you do the honey and yogurt with tea tree oil mask once a week or every night?
How often exactly? Thank you
I would do it 1-2 times a week. 🙂
What kind of regular moisturizer would you suggest? I have fairly sensitive skin and just can’t find something I like. And would love to find one and try adding some tea tree oil to it.
How often do you use #3 and #5?
I would only exfoliate with it (#3) about once, maaaaaaaaaaaaybe twice per week.
1-3 times per week for the yogurt mask (#5) – much more gentle!
I just tried this and wow! I had great skin all until after I had my first baby, then over the last 9 years I’ve struggled with horrible cystic acne on my chin and jaw line. I thought it was my make up, my cleanser, my lip gloss, food and finally I just figured im stuck with it. Mine comes about every 3 months and when it comes it is bad. Deep, painful and huge. I tried many topical products and finally this is working. Thank you so much for sharing this! Truly a blessing.
I’m SO glad, Chelsea!
I use tea tree oil from Nature Made from Walgreens to treat earaches, do you know if this brand is good quality for facial use? Thanks!
I’m not familiar with their TTO, Alex, but I have used other products of theirs that were pure! Maybe someone here will chime in. Good luck!
I’ve had problems with cystic acne for almost 20 years and tea tree has been my savior! I like to add it to coconut oil and scrub my face with that mixture and some baking soda. Works like a charm!
This is an excellent article about using Tea Tree oil. My son and I lived on a yacht in Fiji and the South Pacific for awhile. I “knew” I needed to take some medicinal things with us when we headed there and tea tree was one of those I felt I should bring. While we were gone, my son got chicken pox. Between the antibacterial cleanser I also had and the tea tree, after one cleansing and tea tree application, all the itching stopped – and never came back. Things started to immediately heal. Tea Tree is quite strong and its a bit too much for me personally. But, its definitely a medicine chest in a bottle and I take some everywhere – because you just never know when you might need it. My son is now dealing with acne. We will definitely try your suggestions. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing Debbie!
I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you make this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you?
Plz reply as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like
to find out where u got this from. many thanks
Hi Brenda, I created my own blog but I have been working online for years! Nothing wrong with hiring someone if you don’t know where to start. 🙂 Contact my husband and I through our business site if you would like more info. http://growyourgreenbusiness.com
I absolutely love tea tree oil. I use it in my OCM and then occasionally if I get any crazy break outs.
Great article! Tea tree oil is probably my favourite natural acne remedy, took me a long time to discover tea tree oil as I though that putting oil on my oily skin would be counter productive. How wrong I was!
Hi, I’m struggling with acne like crazy, and I can’t seem to find any of those brands from above at my local stores. Is it still okay to use lesser known brands (such as Cococare, the only one that is available at my store) if it’s said that it’s 100% Tea Tree Oil?
Hello, can I use 100% tea tree oil and vitamin e oil to cure the white head breakouts on my face?
I use tea tree oil in a mixture of warm water and put a small hand towel or face cleaning pad in it and massage my face with it. It works great.
Hi! I just stopped using BP and I am having a really bad breakout, so I ordered tto and I tried spot treatment and it worked, however, do you recommend anything for the whole face? Also how long did it take before the tto worked? I tried the yogurt with tto and it was quite soothing! Any help would be great, thanks!
Hi, I’m not sure if you got my last comment but I was wondering how many times a week do you put tea tree oil on your face and you also put it mornings and nights? Thanks so much for posting this blog it was really helpful.
Hey! When I’m clearing up my skin I use it daily each morning. You can use it at night but tea tree oil has stimulating aromatherapy properties so it might keep you up…!
Hi Kylie, I have a son that is 15 years old and has been dealing with terrible acne since he was 12. I have tried almost everything under the sun to help him. I recently bought Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Soap for him to use. He has been using it for 2 weeks now. So far, it seems that he is getting more whiteheads coming to the surface on his face, chest and back. Is that suppose to be happening? Or is it a bad thing? Should I stop him from using the soap? Your advice would be most helpful.
Often there is a transition period when you start using different types of products.. I get whiteheads when I try new products sometimes but they only last a few days. My advice is to drink lots of water, don’t pick, and give it a couple more weeks. Please stop back and let us know how it goes!
hello~! thanks for your useful posting. i have five acnes on the same spot for more than month. it usually goes away within couple days or week but these one came out a month ago still there on my face~! I am directly apply on those spot morning and night. would this be enough?
Yes, in fact that should be more than enough. I would also apply a serum to protect your pores and keep junk out. It will also help with scarring.
I have a post on making your own serums here:
http://everblossom.net/2011/05/how-to-make-your-own-face-serum-with.html
I have pimples on my face, have bought TTO, could you tell me how to use it please.
AND ALSO….CAN I MAKE A PASTE OF TTO, HONEY AND YOUGURT N APPLY IT ON MY FACE FOR 15-20 MINS IN THE MORNING?
Sounds fabulous! 🙂
HELLO!
Can tea tree oil be left on face overnight?
Yes, but I like to use it in the morning since it is an energizing oil. The aromatherapy properties might keep you up.
My skin was flawless until 21 and then got gradually more and more horrible- I pretty much reached the point where I refuse to be seen without make-up by anyone outside of my immediate family several years ago. At the beach, in the pool, etc. It’s been so awful and I’ve tried everything- Proactiv, expensive stuff from Sephora ($70 a bottle was worth it if the promises came true! buuut they didn’t). I finally bit the bullet and started oil cleansing last week… and holy sh*t. I use 1 part castor oil to 3 parts grapeseed oil, and put between 5 and 10 drops of tea tree in. For moisture, I just pour a little pure grapeseed into my palm with 1 drop of tea tree. My skin is now in that lovely stage of massive whiteheads coming to the surface, but it already looks ten times better than it did last week- less redness, very little inflammation, and while the whiteheads are gross, they are coming up and disappearing in a matter of two days – WAY less time than the hormonal cysts I’ve been getting for the past give years, and healing much better. So many people online have complained about the initial “detox” stage with the oil cleansing, but I’m just relieved to finally see stuff coming to the surface instead of just having these massive bumps that haunt me for weeks at a time! I had a bunch of congestion around my chin/jawline that I just could not for the life of me get out and that’s where the whiteheads are coming up, so I don’t even mind.
So… long story short (too late)… OIL CLEANSING METHOD ALL THE WAY for hormonal acne. I’m loving my blend but I want to add a little lavender too for the wound-healing properties. Seriously though. Everything I’ve read, and now my personal experience, is that the OCM works wonders for people with the hard-to-treat hormonal, cystic acne. Love it.
Thanks for sharing about the other ways you use tea tree- i wanted to use it undiluted as a spot treatment but have heard mixed messages on using it neat. I’m going to use this on my remaining spots tonight and see how it goes!
Love it! I hope the transition period doesn’t last too long for you and that you have clear skin in no time. I really love OCM too – amazing how the most gentle way of cleansing is also so effective against acne.
Thanks for commenting!
How long did you use tea tree oil to get your skin clear? Please reply I really want to know ! 🙂
About 3 days is when I start to notice a difference! Good luck. 🙂
For hormonal.acne, how do you use the castor oil, grapeseed, and tea tree oils mixutre? I am getting cystic acne really bad on my chin which is leaving ugly dark scaring….I need an oil regiment now.
Thank you for your post. Did you find that the TTO helped with acne scarring at all?
Yes, but I’m not sure if it was the TTO or other oils that helped diminish scars – exfoliating helps too.
this was very helpful.. i am suffering from acne and trying my best to get rid of it.. if use tea tree oil with olive oil on my face.. how many drops of tea tree oil shall i put in it? and also how will i wash it? just rinse it off with water? or wash it using a face wash?
You can put a bit of olive oil (about the size of a dime or 1cm circle) in your palm and 1 drop of tea tree oil and use this as a facial serum. Good luck!
how long does it take to heal moderate acne with tea tree oil? i have demodex mites, they say it helps heal or kill the bacteria on my cheeks.
It usually works pretty quickly for me.. I notice a difference in about 3 days.
can it be used along with gel while using a supersonic machine on face
I am not sure.. I’ve never tried it! If you give it a go, report back!
How often should one use this TTO?
It differs for everyone but once per day is a good time to start – in the morning may be better since TTO is an energizing oil. 🙂
HI Kylie,
interesting info! i have still acne even if i’m 24, 🙁 and tried expensive commercial cleansers and cream but still the same. i’m gonna try this!
but i have one quick question, can i use olive oil with TTO instead of water? if possible, how many drops of TTO and olive oil ? is this to be use after washing the face? and could stay over night and wash it in the morning?
thanks a lot!
looking forward to hearing from you! 🙂
Hey Nica, I think I answered your question on Facebook but I will post here too: Olive oil should be lovely for your skin as long as it is extra virgin (refined as little possible) and organic is preferable. What I would do is mix 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and 2-3 drops of TTO and use it as a serum after washing your face both in the morning and at night. You could even wear this under makeup if you use it. Please let me know how it goes! I hope it helps.
Hi Kylie, Thanks for this helpful post! I’m stuggling with acne and would like to use TTO. Can you share what your daily morning and bedtime regimen?
Hey Cheryl, great question! I will make a blog post out of this.. to be honest I’m doing a lot of product reviews right now so my skincare routine is a little all over the place. What I’m LOVING right now though is oil cleansing – I will write about this soon!
heyy thnx for the great info but is tea tree oil effective for blackheads too? i have acne but on my nose i have alots of blackheads they are soo deep
Hey Selena, I know what you mean because I have the same issue! In my experience TTO is good for keeping them away, but not so much for getting rid of them. To get rid of them the only thing I’ve found is using one of those pore strip things… but I don’t know of any natural brands unfortunately. (If anyone does, please chime in!) And then you can use TTO in any of these ways (Especially number 4, the scrub) to keep them at bay. I hope this helps!
NO PORE STRIPS! 100% NATURAL REMEDY: To diminish the look of clogged pores on the nose, create a paste of baking soda and hot water (as hot as you can stand). Rub the mixture onto your nose and let sit for a minute or two. Rinse very well. The baking soda will soften your skin and it will help to dissolve the oil stuck in the pore. The hotter the water you use, the better the results, because hot water opens pores and will allow more baking soda into the pore. 🙂
Thanks for the ‘ways to fight breakouts’ will definately try them,to see if it will solve my acne, fingers cross!
Hey , I have a very bad acne whereby my entire face is full of reds and big pimples . I just want to ask , can I not dilute the tea tree oil and just take 2 drops of the tea tree oil and slowly massage it on my entire face ? thank you (: -Nabilah
Hi Nabilah! I wouldn’t use that treatment since TTO can be harsh. Also you would want to stop if your skin gets irritated. I hope it helps!!
Hey, my daughter 16 also has bad acne and we’ve tried all different sorts of store bought and home remedy treatments. And yes we’ve gotten results but never consistently…. Can u let me know how or if the rubbing ur face with straight tea oil once a day works for you? Thank you in advance!
I don’t use essential oils “neat” or without a carrier oil. You can make a serum of 1 ounce of jojoba oil and 30 drops of Tea Tree Oil for a 5% dilution. Use it after cleansing.
I’ve never diluted tea tree oil and use a couple of drops right on my skin. I’ve never had any problems or irritation, nor has it ever dried out my skin. I’ve been doing that for almost a year and the changes in my skin have been amazing! Stay steadfast- the results are worth it ☺️
Tea tree oil has so many uses! I add it to vinegar to dissipate the smell when I’m clening.
I need to get me some tea tree oil! Just recently invested in a bunch of other EO’s, but didn’t get the tea tree!
I love tea tree oil!! Thankfully I don’t struggle with acne, but I do use it for so many things around the house!
I have been using tea tree oil for years as a anti-bacterial agent for cleaning and hand sanitizing. I have never tried any cosmetic uses and I’m excited to try them out! Love all the uses there are for essential oils.
I will have to keep this in mind! Thank you for sharing.
I love it! Tea tree oil has a nickname “Medicine chest in a bottle” & it is right on!
Love it! Thanks for joining the hop, i’m sure it will get more “hoppin” within a few weeks 🙂 I have recently discovered tea tree oil. My son had a mystery rash last week on his face and tea tree oil cleared it right up!
I might have to buy this for my daughter! I’ve been wanting to get her off of Acne Free for months!!! I don’t like all the chemicals…thank you!