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Tea Tree Essential Oil is made by using the leaves of Tea Tree. It is powerful herbal medicine and contains antiseptic properties. In addition, it contains powerful soothing and antibacterial properties.
Due to its therapeutic and medicinal properties Tea Tree Essential Oil is used for treating a variety of skin issues like skin irritation, rashes, skin tags, etc. In this article, we will be looking at how to use Tea Tree Oil for skin tags.
What Are Skin Tags?
Skin tags are small growths noticed on the skin due to the rubbing skin cells against themselves. These are non-cancerous growths that don’t cause any harm or pain. However, they look awful and can affect your confidence. They usually form at an older age but can also be seen in young people.
What Causes Skin Tags?
Skin tags are caused when layers of additional skin cells pile up on the epidermis or top layer of your skin. They are usually formed due to rubbing skin against itself and are commonly found in obese people as they tend to have many skin folds.
Is Tea Tree Oil Good For Removing Skin Tags?
Removing skin tags manually by cutting them often results in skin infection and bleeding. While you can consult a dermatologist to remove the skin tags, many anecdotal reports have suggested that Tea Tree Oil is effective against skin tags.
Tea Tree Essential Oil has a dehydrating effect on skin tags. It makes them dry and causes them to fall off easily. It is suggested that you pour a few drops of Tea Tree Oil onto a cotton ball and apply it over the affected area for a few days.
If you are planning to use Tea Tree Essential Oil, don’t forget to dilute it with Coconut or Jojoba Carrier Oil before applying it to your skin. You may also fix the cotton ball containing Tea Tree Oil on the skin tags by using a bandage.
How To Use Tea Tree Oil For Skin Tags - Step by step
You can also apply Tea Tree Essential Oil on the skin tags after blending it with some other ingredients or carrier oils and then apply to the affected areas of your skin. Now, we will be looking at an effective DIY oil blend that can prove to be useful against skin tags.
Ingredients:
- Tea Tree Essential Oil - 3 Drops
- Apple Cider Vinegar - 4 Drops (Raw)
- Fresh Lemon Juice - 5 Drops
- Cotton Ball - 1
- Band-Aid - 1
Directions:
Follow these steps to use Tea Tree Oil for skin tags effectively:
Step 1: Mix all the ingredients mentioned above together. Pour the oil blend on the cotton ball and apply it over the skin tags.
Step 2: Fix the cotton ball on the skin tags with a band-aid so that all the oil gets soaked in the skin tags.
Step 3: Remove the band-aid while repeating the process. Apply the oil blend at least thrice a day to get faster results.
Tea Tree Oil For Skin Tags - Before and After Results
Before: Before applying the Tea Tree Essential Oil blend to the skin tags, they will appear reddish, fleshy, and stubborn. If you try to remove them by hand, they might also bleed.
After: After applying the Tea Tree Oil blend to the skin tags, they will appear dull, dry, and lifeless. You might be able to remove them from your skin by taking someone’s help.
Side Effects and Risks of Using Tea Tree Oil For Skin Tags
Tea Tree Essential Oil is effective against skin tags. However, if you are allergic to the oil, it may cause severe irritation or other side effects, especially if you are using undiluted Tea Tree Essential Oil. Some of the common side effects and risks of using Tea Tree Oil for skin tags are listed below:
- Burning feeling
- Itchy sensation
- Dryness or roughness of skin
- Skin becoming red
- Stingy sensation
If you use diluted Tea Tree Essential Oil, you can reduce some or all of these side effects. However, if your skin is sensitive or damaged, take a patch test on parts like the elbow and knee to check whether the oil suits your skin or not.
Final Thoughts
Tea Tree or any other essential oil that is powerful enough can be used for removing skin tags. You may also use the above-given DIY oil blend to take care of unwanted skin tags. However, ensure that you blend the oil with only pure and natural oils.
VedaOils is the best provider of skin care products and natural ingredients in India. You will get these oils from the official portal of VedaOils. Make a DIY oil blend with Tea Tree Oil and get rid of your skin tags today.
