Clinical Testing Report for Mamaearth Tea Tree Face Wash

A: Yes. In a 7-day clinical study on 33 volunteers, sebumeter measurements recorded a 22.45% reduction in skin surface oil by Day 7, with a measurable reduction from the 12-hour mark onward. It is formulated with mild non-sulfate surfactants, so it reduces oil while keeping skin comfortable.

A: In the clinical study, a dermatologist recorded a 32.66% reduction in acne severity across the panel over 7 days using the Michaelsson Severity Index. It is a cosmetic cleanser used as part of a routine, and for moderate to severe, cystic, or scarring acne, a dermatologist can offer additional treatment options alongside it.

A: Yes. The study protocol used regular daily cleansing across 7 days with no reported irritation. Most people with oily or acne-prone skin use it morning and night. If your skin feels tight after washing, drop to once a day in the evening.

A: Oil control was measurable at 12 hours, and acne severity was measurably lower by Day 1 in the study, with the effect increasing through Day 7. Visible change to your own skin usually takes a few days to a couple of weeks. Acne has an inflammatory cycle, so give it a full 4 weeks before deciding.

A: It is built for oily and acne-prone skin, and it is a hydrating formula rather than a drying one - corneometer-measured hydration rose 47.7% over 7 days, and no volunteer reported irritation. If your skin is dry or reactive, patch test on your inner forearm first, as tea tree oil suits a small minority of people less well.

A: The study measured skin even tone, which improved 13.51% over 7 days. Post-inflammatory marks left after acne clears respond best to a leave-on treatment plus consistent sunscreen over months - so this cleanser pairs well with a leave-on serum if marks are your main concern.

A: Yes. Cleanser first, then your serum on clean skin, then moisturiser, then sunscreen in the morning. If you are already using a strong exfoliating acid or a prescription retinoid, easing this cleanser in on alternate days first lets your skin adjust comfortably.

A: It is built to do the opposite. Corneometer measurements recorded hydration rising through the study to 47.7% above baseline by Day 7, and the formula uses glycerin, sodium PCA, and betaine as humectants with mild non-sulfate surfactants. If your skin ever feels tight, easing back to once daily and using cooler water usually settles it.

A: It is a cosmetic face wash with no age-restricted actives. For persistent teenage acne, a doctor’s input alongside a good cleansing routine is worth having early, since it reduces the chance of scarring.

A: Yes. The formula is unisex. If you shave, cleanse before shaving rather than immediately after, when skin is more reactive.

A: Tea tree oil in a rinse-off cleanser is a low-exposure use. As with anything in pregnancy, your doctor can confirm what suits you, since they know your history.

A: This one is built around tea tree oil and was tested on acne severity, oil control, and hydration. Charcoal targets deep cleansing and oil absorption; Ubtan targets tan and dullness. Choose by your primary concern: active breakouts and oiliness point to this one.

Consistency is what does it. Cleanse twice daily with a gentle cleanser, leave spots alone rather than picking, and give any routine 4 to 6 weeks - acne runs on a cycle of weeks. In a 7-day clinical study on 33 volunteers, this face wash reduced acne severity by 32.66% on a dermatologist-scored index, alongside a 22.45% reduction in skin oil. For moderate, cystic or scarring acne, a dermatologist can offer additional treatment options alongside a good cleansing routine.

A pimple is an inflamed follicle, and inflammation settles over a few days rather than a few hours - so the goal overnight is to help it along. Leave it alone rather than squeezing, keep the area clean, and let it run its course. A spot left undisturbed usually clears in about three days; one that has been squeezed can leave a mark that takes months to fade. Cleansing gently morning and night is the useful habit here, and in a 7-day clinical study this face wash reduced acne severity by 32.66% on a dermatologist-scored index.

Four things acting together: excess sebum, dead skin cells blocking the follicle, Cutibacterium acnes bacteria, and inflammation. Hormones, genetics and stress influence how strongly each runs. Sebum is the one a cleanser acts on directly - this product reduced measured skin oil by 22.45% over 7 days.

One that reduces oil while keeping skin comfortable, since skin left tight tends to produce more oil in response. The useful test is whether oil control was actually measured. In this study, a sebumeter recorded 22.45% less skin surface oil at Day 7, while corneometer-measured hydration rose 47.7% over the same period - oil down and moisture up together.

Post-inflammatory marks are the pigment left behind after inflammation settles, and they fade on their own over months. Two things speed that up: daily sunscreen, which keeps UV from deepening the marks, and a leave-on ingredient such as niacinamide or azelaic acid. Leaving spots alone while they heal is the single best way to end up with fewer marks in the first place.

Yes, there is good published evidence for it, mainly for inflammation and post-acne marks, typically at 4–5% in a leave-on formulation used over weeks. This particular face wash is built around tea tree oil, so a leave-on niacinamide serum pairs well with it.

Broadly yes - both clean the skin. In practice “face wash” usually means a foaming, rinse-off product like this one, while “cleanser” is often used for milk, gel or balm formats including some that are wiped off. Either can be gentle; what matters is the formulation rather than the label.

There is no evidence linking the two. Acne is driven by sebum, follicular blockage, bacteria and inflammation, with hormones and genetics setting the baseline - which is why the things that help are the ones acting on those: gentle consistent cleansing, oil control and time.