Tea tree oil is basically an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Many scientific reports indicate that tea tree oil does an exemplary job of keeping the skin healthy. In fact, there are many dermatological and cosmetic products that contain tea tree oil because of its proven track record. Tea tree oil has been found to be an effective skin tag remover.
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So, the question arises—is tea tree oil effective at removing skin tags?
Before we discuss the benefits of tea tree oil, let´s first learn more about skin tags. In the simplest of terms, skin tags are harmless, flesh-colored growths that hang off the skin. Although skin tags are painless, they can be quite unsightly and a nuisance when they develop in sensitive areas such as armpits, eyelids, and groin.
It is possible for you to remove your skin tags with tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is an antiseptic and anti-microbial agent that has numerous healing properties. The essential oil kills bacteria and helps dry up the skin tags.
Anyway, without straying away from the topic any further, let´s talk about how you can use tea tree oil for skin tag removal.
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How to use tea tree oil to remove skin tags?
Tea tree oil compress
You will first need to soak a cotton ball in tea tree oil. Then, you should use a piece of tape or a bandage to secure the cotton ball to your skin tag and let it sit overnight. You should keep doing this every night until the skin tag falls off. However, you should stop this process if your skin experiences irritation.
Vinegar mix
This method involves soaking a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar. Then, you should add a few drops of tea tree oil on the cotton ball. After that, you should secure the cotton ball to your skin tag and leave it for approximately 15 minutes. When you are done, you should rinse the area with soap and water. You can repeat this process up to three times a day. It is advisable to not use the vinegar mix near your eyes.
Dilute tea tree oil
It is common knowledge that tea tree essential oil can be quite harsh when used in a concentrated form, leading to skin irritation. Therefore, it may suit you better to dilute it first with a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil or coconut oil. First, you would have to mix a tablespoon of carrier oil with a couple of drops of tea tree oil. Then, you can apply the mixture to your skin tag. You can apply the mixture at least twice a day until the skin tag falls off.
