Tea Tree Oil Benefits for Skin

We know blemishes can get under your skin in more ways than one. And though we’re all about embracing imperfections, we also want you to feel in control of your skin. If you often find yourself battling with blemishes, tea tree is a powerful, yet natural, ingredient that helps skin feel cleansed, purified and mattified. 

So, keep reading to learn all about tea tree oil and discover the benefits of adding tea tree to your skincare routine.

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil is a natural, essential oil with an unmistakable fresh, herbaceous scent. Discovered on the leaves of the Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree, the oil was traditionally used for many medical purposes, such as wounds and burns, thanks to its antibacterial properties. 

Nowadays, it’s commonly used in skincare and haircare products. Tea tree oil for skin is a favourite among oily, blemish-prone skin types. It’s well-known for helping reduce the appearance of blemishes and with regular use can help keep them at bay, too. Tea tree oil can help give you control over unpredictable skin so you can feel like your best self.

How is Our Tea Tree Oil Sourced?

We source our tea tree oil from small-scale farmers in rural Kenya. Our Community Fair Trade partnership helps provide them with a fair and steady income, as well as fair labour conditions, in an area where income opportunities are low. Payments are made through a banking app, meaning they can open bank accounts and build their credit rating, helping to enable financial independence.

What are the Tea Tree Benefits for Skin?

Tea tree oil is known for its purifying and antibacterial qualities. Find out the top benefits of tea tree oil for skin below.

1. Helps Reduce the Appearance of Blemishes

Blemishes can be caused by a number of things, such as hormones, air quality, and dehydration, and are formed when sebum builds up inside your pores, which are tiny openings that release oil and allow our skin to breathe. Tea tree oil helps to purify your skin, reducing the appearance of blemishes over time and leaving your skin looking clearer.

2. Anti-Bacterial Properties

Tea tree has antibacterial and antioxidant properties which makes it ideal for those who suffer frequently from blemished skin.

3. Combats Oily Skin

Tea tree oil skincare products are extremely popular for those with oily skin due to their purifying properties that can help combat the oils by reducing excess sebum, helping keep pores clear from oil and dirt building up.  

4. Supports with Skin Fluctuations

During your period, your skin can be very temperamental, especially during the different phases of your cycle. One day, your skin could look glowing, and the next, you’ve had a breakout. Tea tree is a great ingredient to help you to not only feel in control but also for your skin to look clearer and feel healthier, too.

Is Tea Tree Oil Good for Hair?

Yes! Tea tree oil is also good for your hair and scalp. It’s a beneficial ingredient to add to your haircare routine to help keep your hair looking and feeling healthy.

 Using a tea tree balancing shampoo and a tea tree balancing conditioner can help to cleanse your scalp to remove build-up of oils and dead skin cells. This can help your hair and scalp feel invigorated.

Tea Tree Oil Skincare Routine

We get it. No one loves having a blemish. So, how do you take control of unpredictable skin? That’s where our 4-step daily Tea Tree cleanse and treat routine comes in. It helps to purify skin, leaving it looking clearer day after day.

1. Cleanse

Start by splashing your face with warm water. Then, squeeze some Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash onto your palm before massaging it into your face, gently working it to a lather. Rinse with warm water and then pat dry. Use daily to intensely cleanse and help control excess oil.

2. Tone

Follow up with our Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner. Apply a few drops to a reusable cotton pad and sweep across your face to help remove lingering makeup or impurities and leave skin feeling clean and refreshed.

3. Serum

Keep skin feeling fresh with our Tea Tree Daily Solution. Apply a few drops of the serum onto your fingertips and then massage it into your face, morning and evening, to leave your skin feeling purified and looking healthier.

4. Moisturise

It might be oily, but that doesn’t mean your skin’s not dehydrated. Squeeze a small amount of our Tea Tree Skin Clearing Hydrator onto your fingertips and massage gently into your skin. Not only does it help tackle shine, but it also leaves skin feeling fresher and hydrated.

Our Tea Tree Oil products are featherlight on your skin, meaning your skin is never left feeling oily or covered in product. Instead, it’s light and so refreshing you can smell it. The only thing you can feel is the power of the formula working on your skin.

If you’re looking to build a new daily skincare routine, check out our skincare routine guide to help you get started with the right products in the right order.

Tea Tree Oil FAQs

Got any other questions? Well, we’ve got the answers right here.

Is the Tea Tree Range Suitable for Sensitive Skin?

Most of our formulas are suitable for both blemished and sensitive skin, but you can always double-check on the product page or on the back of the packaging. We always make sure to mention which skin type our products are suited to, so that you’re able to truly tailor your routine.

Can I Combine Tea Tree with Other Skincare Ranges from The Body Shop?

We’re all different, inside and out. And what might work best for your skin might not work as well for someone else’s. If you do have blemished skin, we suggest using our Tea Tree range as it’s designed specifically for that purpose. But depending on your skin concern, you might want to try using other products too. If you’re unsure, the best thing to do is to check the product label before you pop anything onto your skin, and always test on a small patch of skin before applying further.

Should you Moisturise Oily or Blemish-Prone Skin?

When it comes to moisturising, there can be no exceptions. That’s right, all skin types need moisture, whether they’re oily or not – it’s the staple of every good skincare routine.

Tea tree oil is a must-have skincare essential, especially for those with oily, blemish-prone skin, to keep your skin feeling cleansed and purified while combating excess oils to reduce the appearance of blemishes for clearer-looking, mattified skin.

Shop our full tea tree skincare range.