tea tree toner tabs

I usually avoid tea tree because I find it quite harsh but my skin has been playing up lately and my friend, a recent Lush convert thanks to yours truly, recommended these to me and at only 75p per tab it'd be silly not to give them a try!

To use toner tabs you simply drop one in a bowl of hot water (I boiled and left mine to cool for a couple of minutes), watch it fizz and then sit with your head nesting in the bowl for 5 or so minutes. I also put a towel over my head to trap in the heat and it was like a mini sauna!

I've used two of these (one per week) so far and it's a really nice way to pamper yourself. I haven't noticed any huge improvements in my skin and the breakouts I have, but after using it my skin does feel a lot smoother. I've actually been using this to open my pores before using a fresh face mask and my skin definitely does feel softer and more hydrated than usual.

I was worried about the tea tree scent being too strong but I liked the fact that I could add more water to dilute it if needed, but in the end I found that I didn't need to. It's a nice relaxing, gentle product. It really helped to clean my sinuses and get rid of my blocked nose too.

Another little tip that I learned from a Lush employee is that you can bottle the water once it has cooled and use it as a toner - either spritzing it over your face throughout the day or using with a cotton wool pad.

Although I'm undecided if using these will actually help with breakouts and the overall condition of my skin just yet, I think I will continue to buy them as they're great for a pamper night and I really enjoy the steam room/sauna sensation!