December 11, 2012

Total Skin Saver: Zen Zest Tea Tree Oil

Dealing with breakouts is not as easy as they make it sound like in commercials and advertisements. Its not an overnight sort of thing where you wake up the next day and bam!! Your blemishes are gone, like they've taken the day off or something. The truth about it is that there are no shortcuts when it comes to skincare. Finding alone the products that will work for you is already one thing, and sticking to it long enough to see results is another. So, if you hate pimples as much as I do, well then, allow me to share to you this wonderful oil that I'm currently in love with! Its Zen Zest's Tea Tree Oil!!



This wonder oil is known for its anti bacterial properties. Simply put, tea tree oil is best for treating acne and has been proven to be more effective than 5% Benzoyl Peroxide. Before TTO, I used Panoxyl in treating pimples, and I'm happy that it dries my pimples in only a matter of days. But what I'm unhappy about is that it leaves dark spots behind. And its not an ordinary "dark spot" by the way, its the kind that needs micro peeling to get rid of. I've read that people have had the same results with Panoxyl so I decided to stop it because its not doing my skin any good, besides dry my pimples up. Now its just lying around somewhere in my room and I am never going to touch it again, ever.

And I'm glad I've made the switch!


It comes in a small bottle with a built in stopper to control the amount of oil you wish to use. For spot treatment, you don't need a lot especially if you have dry skin, so I suggest you go easy with applying. You don't need a lot for this baby to work its charm! 



What I love mostly about this oil is that not only does it treat acne, it also lightens dark spots. They're less noticeable now, and unlike Panoxyl, doesn't leave brown spots behind! 


JEM SAYS!

This is the first Tea Tree Oil that I've tried so I have nothing else to compare it with. I haven't tried the ones that come in soap forms because I believe they're a bit drying based on some reviews that I've read , so I guess this one's more forgiving on my combination skin. As of now, the only brands that I know that carries TTO is The Body Shop & GIGA. I really can't comment on how well they work but they're likely to yield the same results as any other tea tree oils out there. 

If you're feeling a little thrifty, go for TBS, and if you're on a budget like me, then go for Zen Zest's! This is really affordable at 150php ($3.66), GIGA is around 160-170php, whereas TBS is around 400-500php. The only con I see as of right now is the smell. I get that that's how medicated oils are supposed to smell, but it might be off-putting for some. But you'll get used to the smell eventually. It pays off anyway! Like i said, TOTAL SKIN SAVER! 

AVAILABILITY: 5/5 
PRICE: 5/5
PACKAGINg: 5/5 
EFFECTIVENESS: 5/5 
SMELL: 4/5 

BUY AGAIN? ABSOLUTELY! 

How about you? What's your favorite spot treatment at the moment? Do share! 


15 comments:

  1. I have TBS' right now but willing to try Zen Zest's too once I run out. Why settle for something pricey when you get one that is affordable and offers the same results, right? I hope it gives the same effect on me though! :P

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    1. I definitely agree with you on that one! Well I think this is one of their best sellers so its safe to say that it has worked for a number of people already, so I don't see why it shouldn't work for you too! :)

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  2. Thank you for this review! You reminded me to get this one on my next shopping trip!! :) Followed back dear :)

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    1. Hello Tinay! Happy to have been of help! Oh and thanks so much for following back, it means a lot! xx

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    1. That's because it is! Its definitely worth a shot! :)

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  4. ate san ko sya pwd mabili? ayaw ko na po kasi maghanap, wala na time.

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    1. Hello Mitchie! You can buy this at Zen Zest counters. :)

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  5. OMG! Ive been looking for this for so Long. At napressure ako ng bongga sa The Body Shop because its too expensive! You're right it cost 495 not wallet friendly! :) So Jemiah very thankyou for this! Tsaka lahat ba ng branch ng Zen Zest available ito? :) PLEASE REPLU girl :) I have a problem like yours pimples :(

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    1. Hi Alyssa! Sorry for the super late reply! Yep, indeed, TBS's isn't at all that budget friendly. And I'm sure it will work just the same compared to local brands. Hmm, last time I checked Zen Zest's is still available. They phased out their VCO line but this is really their best seller kasi so yep, its still available! GIGA's has one too, a little bit more expensive so if you don't find one at Zen Zest's then definitely check out Giga's. Good luck dear!

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  6. Hello po, anong exact place ka po nakbili ng zen zest tea tree oil. Thanks :-)

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    1. Hi Carmela! I bought this one sa Shangrila nila. I believe it's available naman in most of their kiosks. xx

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  7. Where can I find the GIGA one?

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    1. Hi CJ! They have a kiosk in Megamall but for the full list of their outlets, just check them out here - http://giga.com.ph/stores-and-resellers

      Thanks! xx

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  8. nakaka tanggal po ba sya ng dark spots

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