Advantages: Leaves hair and scalp feeling thoroughly clean, soft and shiny hair.
Disadvantages: Initially quite a strong smell.

...For the last two years I have had problems using various hair care products. I already have intolerances to many foods and various household products. But went on to develop an intolerance to the hair care products I was using. I constantly had a very itchy scalp and my hair was not in very good condition. On the reccomendation of my nutritionist, I decided to try the Body Shop Tea Tree Oil shampoo, initially buying the smallest bottle, to ensure it suited me. SIZES AVAILABLE The shampoo come in three sizes, small, medium 500ml and large 1000ml. (Although I have only been able to obtain the large size in the factory shop). PACKAGING As with all the Body Shop products it comes in a plain basic bottle, with a flip top lid. The usual label with ingredients, the Body Shop logo and instructions on use. You do... Read review

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Advantages: Nice smell, nice packaging
Disadvantages: Poor exfoliator, expensive

...fresh and tingly after washing, I did not persist in using it as it did not improve my skin and if anything actually made it worse. I think there is some debate currently about whether exfoliation really benefits acne and whether in fact it doesn't just exacerbate the problem. I switched to simply using a regular moisturising facial wash and applying Body Shop pure tea tree oil to problem areas, and my skin improved quite quickly. ---Value for money--- A bit pricey given that there are other facial washes, including exfoliators, which are cheaper. Currently is priced at GBP 3-4. ---Availability--- In all Body Shop outlets (UK and Australia). ---Summary--- Not a particularly good product for me, and not great value for money; perhaps best enjoyed by those who regularly use exfoliating face washes and are looking to try... Read review

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Advantages: works wonders!!
Disadvantages: can't think of any!!

...My sister bought me The Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil Face Mask for Christmas, and I admit that it was one of the most satisfying beauty products that I recieved this year. The 100ml pot, a squashed cylindrical shape, is peppermint green in colour with a black lid. The instructions for use can be found on the underside of the pot. This clay-based face mask is designed for normal, oily or blemished skin. I have found that it works really well on my face because my skin is not the same all over, meaning that some parts are oily, another has blemishes, and the rest is normal. An improvement in my overall complexion can be seen immediately after I remove the mask. The mask is easy to use (probably very similar to most face masks.) Just smooth onto your face and neck after cleansing (avoiding lip and eye area) and leave it for ten... Read review

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Advantages: Mops up oil to leave skin feeling matte and fresh
Disadvantages: Pricey

...The Body Shop offers several different varieties of blotting papers. I chose the Tea Tree Oil papers because they weren't powdered like the rest; I like to try to keep my skin as clean and make-up-free as possible to prevent blemishes. These blotting papers cost about £2.00 (I'm not sure exactly how much they cost because I bought them a while ago), which is more expensive than some other blotting tissues but worth paying if you don't want powdered paper. Packaging """"""""""""""" The Tea Tree Oil Blotting Papers come in a small green and black envelope, which allows you to pull individual papers out easily. This envelope comes in a protective wrapping so that you know none of the papers have been removed. Product """"""""""" The papers themselves are very thin and resemble grease-proof paper that you use in cooking! To use... Read review

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Advantages: Probably will fight spots, didn't use it enough to find out...
Disadvantages: ineffective exfoliation, rancid smell, doesn't foam well

...What's this? No surprise that sparkydog has finally cracked, reverted to type and gone back to writing a Body Shop product review, but a wholly negative review? Well, I'm afraid so, though it might be useful to prove that I am not totally in love with all things Body Shop and don't mind criticising them when they come along with a stinker of a product- and never was a description more apt than "stinker" for a product than for this one! It's not the distinctive scent of tea tree I object to. I actually bought this product because I've been very happy with the Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash in the same range- op will follow! I wanted an exfoliant, which I find helpful to use once or twice a week- helps to keep the skin clear and when you get a good kind, you really can see a difference- the skin looks brighter and really clean, and all... Read review

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Advantages: smooth, clear skin that feels and looks gooooood
Disadvantages: none, at £2.50 its totally spiffing!

...Tea Tree Oil has long been known to have amazing healing properties and has been found to be anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. Australian Aboriginals used the leaves from the actual tree to treat cuts and skin infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area. As a person with sensitive skin, not particularly prone to spots but you cant always stop them dammit, i have been looking for a face wash/cleanser that would suit me for a long time. And being a great believer in the beneficial properties of plants and natural products, i went to the Body Shop and came across this wonderful bottle of skin goodness. Just massage it into wet/damp skin to foam it up then rinse away and it leaves your skin feeling fabulously clean and clear deep down and really smooth and a great base to put foundation on well... Read review

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Advantages: It works
Disadvantages: Does sting slightly on broken skin

...Acne solutions. Basically, I occasionally get a bit of acne, as most teenagers do. Not very bad acne, but just a bit every week or two, especially if I'm a bit ill, or if I've had too many late nights. Having looked at all the treatments, from facial scrubs, too eating less fatty foods etc, the best solution seems to be to apply neat Tea tree oil to the specific areas. This is supposedly meant to seep into the skin and disinfect any bacteria that would result in a spot, blackhead or whitehead. In the same article which I read, it also said that Lavender Oil did a similar trick. I therefore used these, and tried them both out, usually alternating the two. It did have a noticable affect but I found the Tea Tree oil to be slightly better. It wasn't as 'harsh' on my skin, and for some reason I got it into my head that this was better... Read review

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Advantages: leaves u feeling squeaky clean
Disadvantages: none

...When i walked into the body shop one day i was determined to sort out one problem. blemished skin. not only did i have a few blemishes on my face, i also had blemishes on my chest but especially on my back. the helpful assistant directed me towards the tea tree range where she showed me this body wash. different people have different opinions on the smell of tea tree oil, but personally i like it. it smells really clean and herbal. but this body wash has added lemon to reduce the smell of the tea tree. before i used this body wash i obviously read the label and it said that it'd leave my skin feeling squeaky clean and totally refreshed. i felt a little pessimistic due to the comment because i thought no product could actually do that. most labels lie anyway so i stepped into the shower in that negative frame of mind. however after id... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent all rounder, nice smell
Disadvantages: None

...I have not written an opinion for about a fortnight now as work has been manic and I am pretty much a comatose vegetable type figure on my days off so I thought I would use the time to catch up on reading some of the opinions from the people in my CoT. However, its late at night which is usually when I get the writing bug so I thought I would introduce you to a versatile and essential little friend of mine – Tea Tree Oil. History I cannot remember when I first heard of or used tea tree oil, but I think I was about sixteen and there was a tea tree facial scrub in body shop and I wanted something less chemical than most traditional scrubs so I decided to give it a go and found it so good that I looked into the oil a bit more and now it is used for various reasons by my whole family. For those of you who are tea tree ‘virgins... Read review

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Advantages: Multiskilling.
Disadvantages: Price

...sustainable plantations of shrubs, which are harvested at 18 months old. In addition to this, I like the fact that they have a whole range of skin, body and haircare, all containing Tea Tree Oil, as this is the only product that they concentrate on, so you know that they know what they are talking about. They sell 2x25ml bottles on QVC for £12.79 + £2.95 p&p. I cannot find it much cheaper than this anywhere else. What do you do with it I hear you cry! The list is endless, as it is a miraculous healer, and an essential for the first aid kit (Along with Lavender Essential Oil, and an Aloe Vera plant or two) Let me tell you of my experiences in curing ailments with Tea Tree. I most frequently use it on my dogs as they are total maniacs. Biffa is a 8 year old rampant beast who fights every dog who crosses him. He is always coming home... Read review

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