Review: Thursday Plantation 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil

Pimples, white heads, acne... the bane of our teens. A few lucky ones can escape them, but not most of us. Me included. Cosmetic companies make millions of dollars feeding off the insecurities of the young who are on the endless quest to achieve perfect skin.

Let's face it, there is no way we can get that perfect flawlessness that the media constantly shoves at our faces. But we try. So we buy creams and pay for expensive treatments. We lean on the promises, claims, harsh chemicals to help us.

But what if you didn't need all that? What if all you needed was time and one natural product to aid you?

It look me a while, but I found my staple for these nasty pimples.

This is a quick review for the Thursday Plantation 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil.

Tea Tree Oil is a natural antiseptic that was used mainly for first aid purposes in wars. Its healing properties caused enough of a stir for cosmetologists to consider incorporating it in skin care products - but to a certain percentage.

The product comes in a brown tinted bottle with a secure screw on/off cap. It resembles that much like an medicinal ointment in packaging. The label is green with directions on how to use it. Under the cap, there appears to be a dropper-like feature designed to dispense the clear liquid in small quantities.

The product is available in 10ml, 25ml and 50ml bottles. It bears the strong scent of tea tree. The oil is watery, hence easy to spread. It can be found in most pharmacies such as Boots. The 25ml bottle retails at AED 80 in the UAE.

Final conclusion and personal experience

I didn't discover the benefits of tea tree oil until about 2 years ago on Youtube - after which, I had gone though about five 10ml bottles of the Body Shop oil before discovering Thursday Plantation. The difference is outstanding. I was amazed at the results and haven't even finished my first bottle.

I use this on a daily basis on pimples, small cuts, reddened areas and so on. The scent is very strong and not recommend for those who have very sensitive skin or smell - opt for the Body Shop one instead. I do recommend that you mix one drop of this with your moisturizer to minimize the effect. The result is well worth it. It absorbs into the skin fairly well and doesn't contribute to any additional oiliness. I have noticed that it prevents pimples from coming to full term. In fact, in about a day or two, the pimple would have almost dried out or greatly reduced in size.

Other than the slight stinging upon applying and that the dropper that may dispense more than you'd expect, this product is clearly a goldmine. It is all natural and easily accessible. 

In conclusion, yes, I would recommend this to anyone suffering from acne or painful pimples. I would also advise to dilute it first with a cream or water to lessen the stinging effect. I have seen a greater difference in the past 3 months than I have in the last year.

Although if you wish to go natural at a cheaper expense, change your lifestyle, diet and thinking. Nothing heals better than the inside out.


-L