How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Tea Tree Oil first, then Ceramides, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Tea Tree Oil5% (diluted), wait about 1 minute
- 3Ceramidesvaries
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
What Ceramides does
Lipids that make up about half of your skin barrier. Topping them up reduces water loss, stinging and flakiness, which makes ceramides the best friend of anyone using retinoids or acids.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combination And Oily skin
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What Tea Tree Oil does
An essential oil with modest evidence against mild acne. It works more slowly than benzoyl peroxide but causes less dryness. Undiluted it can irritate or sensitise skin, so it belongs in a formulated product.
- Typical strength
- 5% (diluted)
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Oily And Combination skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ceramides and Tea Tree Oil together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ceramides and Tea Tree Oil, and neither makes the other less effective.
Which goes first, Ceramides or Tea Tree Oil?
Apply Tea Tree Oil first, then Ceramides. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Ceramides in the morning or at night?
Ceramides: works morning or night. Use as your moisturiser step, morning and night. On nights with actives, you can buffer by applying a ceramide cream first.
Should I use Tea Tree Oil in the morning or at night?
Tea Tree Oil: works morning or night. Use a product with around 5% tea tree, or dilute it. Never apply the pure oil straight to the face. Patch test first.
Is Ceramides with Tea Tree Oil safe during pregnancy?
Neither is a known risk in normal cosmetic amounts, but guidance varies for Tea Tree Oil. Check with your doctor.