Tea tree oil

[Butterfly Dawn]

Is it safe to use tea tree oil during pregnancy?

[Peg]

its not something you take internally so it should be

How are you using it?

[Butterfly Dawn]

Drinking it would be so disgusting!
Im using it on my pimples and an some strange red peeling bits on my feet. Its working well, but it smells really strong so it made me wonder if it is ok

[Peg]

I am only assuming that it would be ok to use for a topical application, perhaps someone else knows differently.

Its an anticeptic ointment and i cant imagine much would get into your bloodstream thru such a use. If you are concerned, perhaps dilute it to a 50/50 solution.

[Butterfly Dawn]

Thanks hun

[Mrs P]

Hey double trouble - you should never use 100% tea tree oil on your skin (pregnant or not) as it's too harsh - always dilute it in a carrier oil or a cream. Best to use a formulation on your skin that you can buy in the shops with around 5% tea tree oil in it. 5% is enough to kill the bacteria that can be associated with acne.

My background - I used to work in medical research with it.