Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is a botanical used in K-beauty for Kills acne bacteria, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-fungal. Aussie bush medicine with a pedigree — 5% tea tree vs. 5% benzoyl peroxide, dead heat in studies. Spot-treat, don't full-face.

Tea Tree Oil is particularly well-suited to acne-prone, oily, combination skin. It may be less ideal for dry, sensitive skin.

Tea Tree Oil layers well with niacinamide, salicylic acid, centella asiatica. These combinations are common in K-beauty routines and have no known negative interactions.

layering can over-dry acne-prone skin Consider alternating them (e.g. AM/PM) or using them on different days.

We rate the clinical evidence for Tea Tree Oil at 4/5 — strong. 5% gel matches 5% benzoyl peroxide for mild acne in clinical trials. Dilute before spot use.