Tea tree is a very well-known ingredient for acne prone skin and it works incredibly well in keeping your skin clean and clear. If you have acne prone and problematic skin, you might have already used tea tree essential oil in your skin care routine or tea tree infused commercial products. You will find a number of tea tree infused products in the market that might work but they also contain a lot of unwanted synthetic ingredients that aren’t completely skin friendly. Here I have a completely natural tea tree acne clearing serum recipe that can help clarify your skin, detox and fight acne and breakouts effectively-
RECIPE FOR TEA TREE ACNE CLEARING SERUM:
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS TEA TREE ACNE CLEARING SERUM-
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil has amazing antimicrobial benefits that helps fight both bacterial mild skin infections and also acne and breakouts that are fungal and bacterial both. Keep your skin clear, unclog pores and also prevents whiteheads and blackheads. Has skin purifying properties that keeps your skin clean, clear and healthy.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is a great skin moisturiser and it suits all skin types. Has amazing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits that keep your skin clear and free from acne and breakouts. Also is great if you have a lot of whiteheads and blackheads, it helps clear them and keep your skin smoother, softer and free of any bumps. Moisturises and hydrates your skin and keeps it plump and glowing.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil has anti-inflammatory and skin calming properties. It calms down any inflamed active acne and helps it heal faster. Has antimicrobial benefits that prevents future acne and break out and also unclog pores and prevent whiteheads and blackheads. Purifies your skin and keeps it clean and clear. Also has a great refreshing properties.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel is a natural humectant and it hydrates your skin and keeps it plump. Seals in moisture and adds a radiant glow to your skin making it look super healthy. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antifungal effects that keep your skin clear and help fight acne and breakouts. Also helps unclog pores and prevent future whiteheads and blackheads. It’s also great if you have active inflamed acne as it helps calm down the redness and any inflammation and help it heal faster.
Rose Water
Rose water works better than using just plain filtered water in the recipe. It adds a beautiful rosy glow to your skin and also works as a great fragrant. Helps balance Sebum production and reduces shine which makes it a great ingredient for combination to oily skin type.
METHOD-
Things you need-
- 3 tablespoons Aloe Vera Gel (commercial)
- 2 tablespoons Rose Water
- 5-7 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil
Directions-
To make this serum, add aloe vera gel in a bowl and add in tea tree essential oil, jojoba oil and peppermint essential oil. Mix it until it is well emulsified and homogeneous. Now, add in rose water and mix it again until lump free and homogeneous. Transfer this mixture into a dropper bottle and shake it really well. Use it as a facial serum before bedtime. To use, take a pump full of this serum on your palms and massage it on your facial skin until fully absorbed. Follow up with your regular night cream. The shelf-life of the final product depends on the shelf-life of the ingredients used.
NOTE:
- Always patch test before hand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in this tea tree acne clearing serum recipe.
- You need to stick to a routine for a longer period for it to show any effects and it differs from person to person.
- Use organic ingredients for best results.
