Acne can be treated with tea tree oil and aloe vera.
Tea tree oil has excellent antibacterial and calming properties. It is effective in killing bacteria, and is often used as wound cleaner. Today many people use tea tree oil to treat acne.
Aloe vera is effective for skin care due to its soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties. Aloe vera has antibacterial and antifungal activities, which help in the treatment of minor skin infections.
Tea tree oil and acne
Tea tree oil is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia. 
This tea tree is different from the common tea tree that is used to make black tea and green tea. The tea tree is native to Australia. The trees grow in Southeast Queensland and the Northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Tea tree oil is also different from tea seed oil. Tea tree oil is isolated from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. And tea seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the tea plant, Camellia oleifera.
Tea tree oil has a fresh camphoraceous odor and a ligh-yellow colour.
Tea tree oil has been reported to be useful for treating a wide variety of ailments, especially in skin care. The oil shows some promise as an antimicrobial. Tea tree oil is widely used in cosmetics and skin care. It is said to be effective in treating dandruff, acne, lice, herpes, and other skin infections. When treating acne, the effects of tea tree oil seem to be slower than benzoyl peroxide (a medication used to treat mild to moderate acne). But it has less irritating to facial skin. Tea tree oil is effective in reducing several acne symptoms, such as acne severity.
Aloe vera and skin care
Aloe vera is a plant with water-dense leaves. It grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated as a potted plant.
Aloe vera is used in many consumer products including skin lotion, or ointments for sunburns. It is said that aloe vera has the soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties.
People use aloe vera to keep skin clear and hydrated. Aloe vera contains compounds called complex carbohydrates, which make it an effective face moisturizer and pain reliever.
How to treat acne with tea tree oil and aloe vera
Applying tea tree oil and aloe vera to the skin can help treat acne. It is said that a diluted tea tree oil is as well as the well known acne medication, benzoyl peroxide.
How to make a diluted solution of tea tree oil? You can dilute tea tree oil with aloe vera. Here is how to dilute tea tree oil with aloe vera to treat mild to moderate acne:
– Tea tree oil 2 drops
– Aloe vera gel 1 oz.
– Mix them well
– Apply it with a cotton swab to the affected area
– Two times a day
Precautions
1. Do not take tea tree oil by mouth. Tea tree oil is known to be toxic if swallowed..
2. Be careful to not overuse it. Tea tree oil can dry out your skin. If overuse it , tea tree oil could make your acne worse.
3. Do not use pure tea trea oil onto your skin. Dilute it to a 5% solution for acne treatment.
4. When applying it onto skin, you should stay out of the sun. It is said that tea trea oil can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays.
Please note, do not use pure tea tree oil to your skin because your skin may be sensitive to tea tree oil. You should start out with a very mild dose by diluting pure tea tree oil in aloe vera gel.
For more information about natural remedies and alternative cures for acne, go to Natural Remedies Center: http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/treat/acne/
