The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash is infused with tea tree oil and fights breakouts and removes excess skin oil with each use.

How to use

1. Splash your face with lukewarm water and pump a small (but mighty) amount into your hands.
2. Gently massage it onto your skin in circular upward motions.
3. Rinse with water, pat dry and smile.
4. Double up with our Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner for best results.

A particular 2006 study by Clinical Microbiology Reviews found that the anti-inflammatory properties found in tea tree oils might help with cystic acne that has resulted in bumps, inflammation and hyperpigmentation of the skin.

In the Skin Clearing Facial Wash, it works to exfoliate dead skin cells and clear away dirt and excess oil, promoting clearer and refreshed-looking skin.

Use a cleanser daily regardless of whether you use makeup or don't use it. Experts recommend the daily use of cleansers and that it should be done twice a day. However, it would be best not to over-cleanse, as it can dry out the skin or even make it inflamed.

Before applying tea tree oil, wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Pat dry with a soft cloth and allow it to air dry if your skin is still damp. Dilute. Combine 1-2 drops of tea tree oil with 3-6 drops of non-comedogenic carrier oil, such as jojoba oil.

Best for hormonal acne: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser. Best for acne scars: DERMA-E Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser. Best for sensitive skin: Trader Joe's All-in-One Facial Cleanser. Best for dry, acne-prone skin: EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash With salicylic acid as its prime ingredient, this medicated cleanser is ideal for acne-prone and oily skin. This dermatologist-tested face wash is so powerful, in fact, that it is clinically proven to reduce excess surface oil by up to 47 percent.

Dermatologists often recommend washing your skin twice a day (once in the morning and once at night) to remove dirt that has accumulated on skin as well as makeup. What's right for your skin, however, depends on your skin type and skin conditions, so talk to your dermatologist.

It can help to keep your pores from being plugged up. Still, water and a simple soap or face wash aren't enough to clear up acne. Think of your twice-daily cleansing as a first step in treating your acne. Step two should be the routine use of an acne treatment product.

Have no fear – we've done our share of research, and the answer is clear: post-shower is definitely the way to go. Sure, washing your face in the shower saves time but it can also do more harm than good – like, clogging pores with other products (gross) or drying out skin with hot water (ouch).

twice a day Dermatologists often recommend washing your skin twice a day (once in the morning and once at night) to remove dirt that has accumulated on skin as well as makeup. What's right for your skin, however, depends on your skin type and skin conditions, so talk to your dermatologist.