Redness or rash?

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Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

So this all started with a small pimple I had on my cheek. I late put tea tree oil on it AND IT STUNG SO BADLY I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE!! Honestly, it was so painful. then I had so much redness I am afraid its a permanent thing. Please someone tell me this isnt permanent!  PLEASE!!

Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

Do you ppl need a pic or is that too disturbing?

Aug 24, 2014

Shiro M.

It's not permanent, don't worry. Most likely you didn't dilute the oil enough and your skin is too sensitive for that concentration of oil. Put some moisturizer on it and it'll go away.

Aug 24, 2014

Lynzie B.

You should have maybe diluted the oil first, if it was 100% tea tree oil. Maybe try putting some aloe vera on it and let it be. Did you wash it off?

Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

No I didnt... awkward.

Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

Yea I washed it off.

Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

Thanks Shiro *calms down from physco stage*

Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

Would Vaseline work as a moisturizer?

Aug 24, 2014

Shiro M.

Using tea tree also depends on your skin type. Tea tree tends to work best for outlier skin types. If you have dry or sensitive skin tea tree may not be the best spot treatment

Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

Oh okay thanks! I'm just so nervous! WHAT IF THIS IS A LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION?!?!?!?

Aug 24, 2014

Natalya L.

Right sorry I knew that... I do a lot of acting so I can be a bit dramatic lol.

Aug 24, 2014

Traci L.

You actually can give yourself a minor burn from using un diluted tee tree if you have comprised skin if you see it developing a shiny look or a light scab put a little aquaphor or polysporin on it.

Aug 24, 2014

Livi M.

Rinse your face with water and irritation should go down. next time dilute the oil or what you like to do is crush up ibuprofen and mix with water. It soothes and gets rid of swelling. right now your skin is irritated so I suggest doing nothing.