Is Tea Tree Oil safe for skin?

Tea Tree Oil has a safety rating of 3/5. It is generally safe but some individuals may experience sensitivity. It has a comedogenic rating of 1/5.

What skin type is Tea Tree Oil best for?

Based on effectiveness data, Tea Tree Oil works best for oily skin (76% effective for acne), sensitive skin (58% effective for acne).

Which K-beauty products contain Tea Tree Oil?

235 Korean skincare products in our database contain Tea Tree Oil, including Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Cleansing Balm by Banila Co, Makeup Retouching Booster Pad by Celimax, Real Carrotene Acne Foam Cleanser by April Skin.

All Ingredients

Active IngredientFragrance

Tea Tree Oil

INCI: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Korean: 티트리 오일

antimicrobial, acne-fighting, purifying

An essential oil with well-established antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Effective against acne-causing bacteria (C. acnes). Commonly used in spot treatments and cleansers. Can be irritating at high concentrations; K-beauty typically formulates at lower, gentler levels (1-5%).

Safety:3/5 — Generally Safe

Comedogenic:1/5

Found in:235 products

Addresses These Concerns

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Effectiveness by Skin Type

Drawing on K-beauty clinical research and community consensus, Tea Tree Oil shows the highest effectiveness for oily skin targeting acne (76% positive) and sensitive skin targeting acne (58% positive).