Thread: Adding tea tree to lather

My barber swears by the above for curing skin impurities. He says just drop 4/5 drops of the oil into the lather.

Anyone tried this?

I use it to wash my face and it works quite well. Rinses clean and foams nicely. I don't see why it wouldn't work. The product I've used (Dr. Woods) says you can use it for a lather, but that has other things such as olive oil to clean and moisturize.

Originally Posted by welshwarrior

My barber swears by the above for curing skin impurities. He says just drop 4/5 drops of the oil into the lather.

Anyone tried this?

So impurities... you mean like leprosy or what? I do know that Tea tree oil has very good natural anticeptic properties and Im sure it would add a kind of menthol feel to the lather. I'll have to try it.

you know that tea tree oil has been shown to cause gynocomastia in adolescent males don't you?

I would stay away from it, I don't want any increased probability of man-boobs...then again, I could really have some fun with that!

Tea Tree is a interesting EO. It can be great for your skin or ruin you skin. Just be careful. Add a drop or two use it see how your reacts after a week. Work up from their a drop or tw a week the second your skin starts to show any dryness back it off. Like I said this stuff if used right can be great, over use it you will be sorry.

I sometimes put witchhazel in when lathering creame. Makes a nice thick lather. Don't use creames much though.

Steven

Originally Posted by joke1176

you know that tea tree oil has been shown to cause gynocomastia in adolescent males don't you?

I would stay away from it, I don't want any increased probability of man-boobs...then again, I could really have some fun with that!

...as has lavender. I need a bra now after taylors of old bond street sent me a tub of soap.

Originally Posted by poona

...as has lavender. I need a bra now after taylors of old bond street sent me a tub of soap.

I thought it was called a "Bro" in our case?!?!

LOL yeah good call. lol

I very much doubt tea tree oil will give people gyno, study or no study.

I reckon a few drops to start off with and up it accordingly. Hopefully, it can help with ingrowns getting infected.