Published on April 5, 2023
Is Tea Tree Oil Good For Skin? Derms Speak Out
Rutherford, NJ dermatologist Aanand Geria, MD concurs. “Certain chemicals in tea tree oil may mimic estrogen and inhibit testosterone. As such, the Endocrine Society has labeled tea tree oil as an ‘endocrine disruptor.’ Men should therefore think twice before using products containing tea tree oil and, for young boys, I recommend avoiding it altogether.”