August 5, 2009
Treating acne, adding tea tree oil to a 3-step treatment kit – good idea?
For almost two weeks, I have been using AcneFree 3-step treatment, because Googling shows that it's better, and it's more accessible, while ProActiv is only available through ordering and shipping. I can't honestly say it's too effective.
Just minutes ago, my mom came back with a tiny bottle of tea tree oil. It should be used on that "hole" after the spots get properly squeezed.
Is it a good idea to use the two treatments at the same time?
Just some details on what AcneFree contains.
AcneFree Renewing Toner (Step 2):
Removes dead skin cells and excess oils to keep pores clean.
SD Alcohol 40, 'Witch Hazel', Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 20, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), MSM, Lactic Acid, Chamonilla Recuita Extract, Sodium Borate, Methylisothiazolinone, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Copper PCA, Disodium EDTA, Menzethonium Chlorate
Step 3: BP Liquid
Penetrates pores to dry up blackhead blemishes and existing acne
3.7% Benzoyl Peroxide
I left step one out because I didn't think it would be that important for details. It's basically the apply and rinse cleaner.
Step 1
Purifying Cleanser
This oil-free formula gently exfoliates dead skin cells and impurities to cleanse away dirt and remove oil that can clog pores. Leaves the skin feeling fresh and clean.
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sorbitol, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Oleamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramide DEA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, NaCl (salt. just salt), Panthenol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
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Comments on Treating acne, adding tea tree oil to a 3-step treatment kit – good idea?
I have inverted pores, so Benzoyl Peroxide made my acne worse. Pro-Activ didn't help either.
The 3 step treatment system I personally found that worked for me is called Zap it! by a company called Melaleuca and it includes T-Tree oil; no BP. It is one of those mail order products, BUT it works for me and you couldn't pay me to go back to having acne.
Anyway… that said, I doubt that adding T-tree oil would hurt, it's naturally anti-biotic and it's said to help prevent scarring.
Btw, you didn't say what step 1 is.