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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Tea Tree Oil
botanical
Comedogenic: 1/5
An essential oil with proven antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Clinical evidence supports 5% tea tree oil as effective against mild-moderate acne, comparable to benzoyl peroxide but slower.
Benefits
Antibacterial, anti-acne (clinical evidence), anti-inflammatory
Risks & concerns
Potent essential oil - can irritate at high concentrations. Always use diluted. Contact sensitiser for some.
Best for
Oily skin Combination skin
Avoid if
Sensitive skin Dry skin
Targets these concerns
Technical details
- INCI name
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- CAS Number
- 68647-73-4
- Category
- botanical
- Comedogenic rating
- 1/5
- Also known as
- tea tree, melaleuca