Okay, here’s my experience trying out tea tree oil face oil.

My Tea Tree Oil Face Oil Experience

I’ve always had a bit of a struggle with my skin. You know, the usual stuff – some oily patches, some dry, and the occasional breakout that makes you want to hide under the covers. So, I heard about this tea tree oil thing and thought, “Why not give it a shot?”

First off, I got myself a bottle of tea tree essential oil. It wasn’t hard to find, just picked it up at the local health store. Smelled pretty strong, I gotta say. I also grabbed some jojoba oil because I read somewhere that you shouldn’t put straight tea tree oil on your skin. I heard it’s better to mix these two up first.

Then came the mixing part. I felt like a mad scientist, measuring out drops of oil. I went with about 10 drops of tea tree oil for every ounce of jojoba oil. I just put them into an empty bottle and gave it a good shake.

Before putting it all over my face, I did a little patch test on my arm. You never know how your skin’s gonna react, right? Waited for about 24 hours, and since everything looked fine, I decided to go for it.

I started using it every night after washing my face. Just a few drops, warmed up between my hands, and then gently massaged it in. The smell was… well, it’s definitely something you get used to. Kinda earthy and medicinal.

Here’s what happened over the next few weeks:

• Week 1: My skin felt a bit softer, and maybe a little less oily. Didn’t see any major changes, but I wasn’t expecting miracles overnight.
• Week 2: Okay, I noticed that those annoying little red spots were starting to fade. And my skin didn’t seem to get as oily throughout the day.
• Week 3: I started to actually like using this stuff. My skin felt smoother and looked clearer. Even those dry patches were feeling more hydrated.
• Week 4: I’m pretty sure this tea tree oil mix is now a permanent part of my routine. My skin’s been the best it’s been in a long time. Fewer breakouts, less oiliness, and just overall healthier-looking.

So, yeah, that’s my tea tree oil story. I used it for a few weeks and my skin condition did improve. It wasn’t an instant fix, but it definitely made a difference for me. If you’re thinking about trying it, I’d say go for it. Just remember to dilute it and do that patch test first. Your skin might thank you for it!