Tea Tree Oil

Also known as: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Last verified: 2026-08-14

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea Tree Oil (Tea Tree Oil) is an active ingredient commonly found in skincare sold in Thailand. Antibacterial against acne bacteria.

Current evidence: Natural anti-acne; sensitizing. Typical concentration in finished products is 5% Best suited for: Acne — found in 48 products in the BangkokFillers database

Typical concentration5%

Efficacy by skin concern

Acne

Safety notes

⚠Can irritate — start at a low concentration
⚠Contains fragrance — caution for sensitive skin

Combining with other ingredients

✓Formulas that pair it with moisturising agents reduce irritation.

⚠Avoid combining with benzoyl peroxide or strong acid exfoliants at the same time.

What Thai users say about this on Pantip

“...ดูเหมือนจะอักเสบไม่ก็สิวค่ะ ถ้าไม่อยากเสี่ยงคีลอยด์ก็พยายามล้างแผลด้วยน้ำเกลือ เช็ดให้แห้ง+แต้ม tea tree oil กันไว้เผื่อเป็นบั๊มพ์นะคะ แต่ยังไงถ้ายังไม่ดีขึ้นต้องรีบไปหาคุณหมอหรือเภสัชน้า เป็นคีลอยด์ขึ้นมาไม่คุ้มอย่างแรงเลย😔...”

สมาชิกหมายเลข 5778285 · Pantip.com

“...▶︎ Tea Tree Oil (น้ำมันทีทรี) นิยมมากที่สุด มีฤทธิ์ฆ่าเชื้อ C. acnes ได้คล้ายกับ Benzoyl Peroxide แต่ออกฤทธิ์ช้ากว่า ข้อดีคือทำให้ผ...”

สมาชิกหมายเลข 8880982 · Pantip.com

Products with this ingredient(48)

Smooth E Smooth E Acne Extra Sensitive Cleansing Gel 120ml Tea Tree Tea Tree For Men Facial Foam 140g Smooto Japan Smooto Lemon-C Acne Plus White Serum 10g Plantnery Plantnery Tea Tree Facial Cleanser 250ml Plantnery Plantnery Tea Tree Oil Concentrate 10ml Plantnery Plantnery Tea Tree Intense Acne Gel 15g Venita Venita Anti-Acne Care Sunscreen SPF50/PA+++ 30ml ACNE-AID ACNE-AID Spot Gel Anti-Acne 10g Ziiit Ziiit Acne Body Wash 150ml Medita Medita Anti-Acne & Dark Spot Gel Plus 10ml BK BK Acne Booster Serum Centella 8g The skin Collection The skin Collection Acne Pro 30ml

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DERMEDY DERMEDY Ac Clear Active Gentle Cleanser 50ml DERMEDY DERMEDY For Better Back Acne Spray 50ml Senka Senka Perfect Whip Acne Care 50g HADABIREI HADABIREI Acne Care Mask Sheet 25g ERIKA ERIKA Skin Repair Gel 42ml Chubby Chubby Tea Tree Acne Gel 10g Chubby Chubby Tea Tree Acne Gel 30g Nu Formula Nu Formula Acne Solution Pionin + BHA Spot Care 10g The original The Original Hyaluron Acne Expert 10ml Woonae Woonae Anti Acne Serum 50g Dr.Among Dr.Among Acne Clear Biome Booster Serum 30ml SuperShades SuperShades Acne Care Serum Mask 25g #Grape Dr.PONG (Skincare) Dr.PONG Acne Ace 002 9g #Bright Dr.PONG (Skincare) Dr.PONG Acne Ace 002 9g #Light Dr.PONG (Skincare) Dr.PONG 28H Whitening Drone Acne Clear Spot Gel 10g LA GLACE LA GLACE Acne Care Daily Calming Pads Acnesphere Balancing Skin Complex Refill Size 160ml [80 Pads]Puricas Puricas Anti Acne And Oil Control Serum Sachet 7ml ODBO ODBO BB Cream + Care SPF50 PA+++ 30g #02 Medium ODBO ODBO Acne Care Concealer 3g #01 Fair Lalio Lalio Tea Tree + Zinc Acne Cream 80ml HADABIREI [แพ็ค 10 ชิ้น] HADABIREI Acne Care Mask Sheet 25g HADABIREI [แพ็ค 20 ชิ้น] HADABIREI Acne Care Mask Sheet 25g BK BK Sensi Perfect Rose Cleansing Water 300ml GALA CAMILLE GALA CAMILLE Catching Skin Loosen Concealer 2.5g #02 Light Lust PAN COSMETIC PAN COSMETIC Anti Acne 1 Cream 10g beWiLD beWiLD Skincealer 6g #01 Nude Bioskin Bioskin Cica Anti Acne Gel 15g DERMEDY DERMEDY AC Clear Active Spot & Scar Gel 5g

Sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Frequently asked

What is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea Tree Oil (Tea Tree Oil) is an active ingredient commonly found in skincare sold in Thailand. Antibacterial against acne bacteria. Current evidence: Natural anti-acne; sensitizing. Typical concentration in finished products is 5% Best suited for: Acne — found in 48 products in the BangkokFillers database

What are the safety concerns with Tea Tree Oil?

Can irritate — start at a low concentration Contains fragrance — caution for sensitive skin

Can Tea Tree Oil be combined with other ingredients?

Formulas that pair it with moisturising agents reduce irritation. Avoid combining with benzoyl peroxide or strong acid exfoliants at the same time.

What concentration of Tea Tree Oil should I use?

The typical effective concentration for Tea Tree Oil is 5%. Check the product label and increase gradually to minimise irritation.

What skin concerns does Tea Tree Oil help with?

Tea Tree Oil is effective for: Acne — found in 48 products in the BangkokFillers database.

Which products contain Tea Tree Oil?

There are 48 products in the BangkokFillers database containing Tea Tree Oil, including Smooth E Acne Extra Sensitive Cleansing Gel 120ml, Tea Tree For Men Facial Foam 140g, Smooto Lemon-C Acne Plus White Serum 10g and 45 more.