How long to tea tree oil products take to work?

I have been using tea tree oil products from the body shop and I was wondering how long they actually take to work??How long to tea tree oil products take to work?
If you are talking about using Tea Tree Oil for acne... It will take approximately 3-5 days on a small pimple, assuming you are applying the oil 2-3 times a day.





Tea tree oil is one of the most natural ways to treat acne but it doesn't work as fast as chemical lotions, such as Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid.How long to tea tree oil products take to work?
Tea Tree Oil Today


Today, annual producton of Melaleuca alternifolia oil exceeds 300 million tons. Melaleuca alternifolia oil is sold worldwide by direct marketing companies, health food outlets, and is used by dozens fo other companies as ingredients in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products. Many different factors have converged that have led to the growth of the tea tree oil industry.





First, over the past decade, extensive research has been performed on 100% Melaleuca alternafolia oil, and the results have been amazing. Tea tree oil has been shown to be an effective treatment for cuts, burns, and abrasions. Tests have also confirmed its effectivenes in treating acne, dandruff, a variety of fungal and bacterial infections, boils, and numerous dental problems. As a result, more and more doctors and dentists are using tea tree oil in their practices and recommending it to their patients as well.





Second, there is a growing concern over the excess use of synthetic chemicals in today's society. Modern chemicals have been linked to cancer and birth defects. Many modern medicines don't work or have too many unwanted side effects. Natural products are no longer being viewd as absurd or backwards. Educated consumers are actively seeking natural ingredients for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.





Third, growers in Australia, in conjunction with the government, are actively seeking new and more efficient ways to produce higher quality oil. Growers are now producing oil with over 40% Terpinen 4-ol and Cineole levels at 3%. Breakthroughs in genetic engineering have opened up new avenues of research. To ensure the future of the tea tree oil industry, a multi-million dollar research facility has been established at The Souther Cross University in New South Wales (Australia). The center, known as the Australian Tea Tree Oil Research Institute (ATTORI), is entirely devoted to discovering everything there is to know about Melaleuca alternifolia oil. Everyone from growers to sellers, is actively involved with improving the tea tree oil quality.





Although tea tree oil has become quite popular, some words of caution need to be shared. In 1996, the International Standards Organization (ISO) drafted new specifications for ';tea tree oil';. The Terpinen 4-ol and the Cineole levels remained identical to the Australian standards set in 1985. However, the ISO


made it possible for other species of Melaleuca tree oil to be sold as tea tree oil, even though ';tea tree oil'; had been synonymous with Melaleuca alternifolia oil since the 1920's. No other species of Melaleuca tree has an essential oil as powerful as the Melaleuca alternifolia tree.





Today, even the American Tea Tree Association allows blended oil to be sold as ';pure tea tree oil';. It is important that you make sure you are purchasing a good quality of 100% pure Melaleuca alternifolia oil. there are a few good companies that guarantee the quality and purity of the oil they sell. Check the label. If it doesn't have at least 35% Terpinen 4-ol and no more than 10% Cineole (the 1967 standard), don't buy it.





Source: RM Barry: The Melaleuca Quick Reference Guide
Tea tree oil might lead to antibiotic resistance, including superbug resistance. This appears to be when the oil is used at a low concentration, as you would expect to be the case in tea tree oil products such as shampoos and creams. It seems that because it is not strong enough to kill the bacteria at a low concentration, it instead primes them into a fighting back mode (resistance).


See: http://www.news-medical.net/?id=21941
They might have some effect after 120-130 years