Tea tree for meeeee (The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Toner)

Member Name: rrrrachel

Product:	The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Toner
Date:	10/11/09 (27 review reads)
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Advantages: Leaves skin soft and clean

Disadvantages: No improvement in skin long-term

I spotted this when I was browsing in the Body Shop at Euston Station and as I'd been having a bit of a spotty outbreak I thought I'd give it a try, despite not really having used any Tea Tree products since I was a teenager! It was priced £4.50 for a 250ml bottle which is slightly more than Boots & Superdrug own brands but on a par with anything I'd normally buy.

The packaging for this is typical of the Body Shop - minimal and straightforward. It comes in a clear plastic (recyclable) bottle with a black label with the name of the product (in English and French) and a short blurb about what the product's supposed to do: namely, remove traces of cleanser, make-up and impurities. It also mentions the natural extracts contained in the toner: Community Trade tea tree oil, witch hazel and white willow bark, all of which are supposed to have antibacterial or calming properties.

I used this after cleansing my face with my usual facial wash, using a cotton wool pad to wipe it over my face. I concentrated on my T-zone as this is where I tend to get oily and spotty. It had a very fresh smell - those who have used tea tree products will know what I mean when I say it's a very distinctive scent, and may not be to everyone's taste! However it dried quickly and left my skin feeling squeaky clean but not dry or tight.

When I woke up in the morning my skin still looked matte and clean - I think this product definitely controls oil production; however now I've been using it for a couple of months I can't say it's improved the overall condition of my skin - I still get the odd breakout. Despite this I'll continue to use it as it makes me feel nice and clean, and weirdly I do like the smell.

Summary: Don't expect miracles