Surfactant

Tea Tree

Essential oil with pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action. One of the popular components in products for oily and acne-prone skin — helps reduce breakouts and cleanse pores.

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⚠ Use with Caution

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Tea tree oil — essential oil from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia (an Australian plant). Active component — terpinen-4-ol. In cosmetics, it is used in diluted form (1–5%) due to its potential irritating effect in pure form.

Used in toners, cleansing products, spot treatments for acne, and masks for oily skin. Often combined with salicylic acid and zinc.

Key Benefits

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Antibacterial action

Helps reduce the number of bacteria on the skin's surface that cause acne.

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Anti-inflammatory action

Reduces visible redness and inflammation around breakouts.

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Cleanses pores

Helps maintain pore cleanliness and reduce clogging.

Suitable for

oily skincombination skinacne-prone skinskin with comedones

Main Actions

✓ antibacterial action✓ anti-inflammatory action✓ pore cleansing✓ acne reduction✓ sebum regulation

When caution is needed

In pure form, tea tree oil can irritate the skin. It is used in cosmetics at a safe concentration. Not recommended for sensitive and dry skin without prior testing.

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