Here’s where most people mess up. They slap pure tea tree oil on a fresh boil and yiiiiiikes. That’s like pouring hot sauce on a paper cut. Always dilute it. Mix 2–3 drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil—like coconut, jojoba, or even plain olive oil.
Test it on a small patch of skin first. Your armpit is not a science experiment, okay? If it stings or turns red, rinse it off immediately. Your face will thank you for reading this warning.
When to use it (timing is everything)
Apply it only on closed, weepy, or early-stage bumps. Never on open wounds or massive abscesses—that’s a one-way ticket to pain town. I speak from a friend’s "I tried it once" horror story.
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Use it once or twice a day, max. More is not better. Tea tree oil is strong—it can dry out your skin faster than a tumbleweed in July. Pair it with a good moisturizer, like your skin is a houseplant you forgot to water.
