Is tea tree oil good for age spots?

I would opt for more therapeutic options. Start with the Kareskin Brightening Kit with Melarase followed by Clear and Brilliant laser and light chemical peels. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Over the counter products (like oils, etc) may not correct age spots in the face.Age spots should ideally be treated by an skin care specialists like a board certified plastc surgeon.There are multiple medical ways to improve age spots in the face, both non-invasive and minimally invasive. In my practice, most of the patients prefer to correct age spots in the face with Obagi Nu Derm Skin Transformation System. "Obagi" as commonly known, is a medical grade cream system that improves/corrects age spots in the face with minimal downtime. When guided like I do in my office, the results of Obagi are exceptional to the point that every patient that comes for his final evaluation very often brings me her/his spouse, friend or relative for Obagi treatment. Patients interested in age spot management should make a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialized in skin careJohn Mesa MD
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While tea tree oil is anti-microbial and anti-fungal using it to treat age spots may not be as effective as retinol with hydroquinone or Lytera which is all natural skin brightening cream by Skin Medica.  Lytera uses kojic acid, licorice root and small does of retinol to reduce the appearance of age spots.In addition, we suggest Alex Tri-Vantage laser by Syneron-Candela treatments or SRA handpiece on their elos Plus platform for IPL photofacials to improve the appearance of the age spots.If you haven't considered chemical peels I recommend the VI Peel or a series of Vitalize or Rejuvenize peels for great results on age spots.Always remember to use sunscreen all year round.  We recommend our broad spectrum physical defense by Elizabeth Arden Pro SPF 50.  It has moisturizing DNA enzymes.Hope this helps.  Good luck!

That is a good question.  I have found that the Miami Peel which has no down time and doesn't peal and burn the skin can safely and easily lighten sun spots in as little as 2-3 sessions spaced 1 month apart. 

Tea tree oil can have some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects for various dermatologic conditions. Since age spots are generally the result of cumulative sun exposure, I have not seen tea tree oil have any effect for this condition. "Age spot" is an umbrella term for a variety of lesions that occur on the skin with time. Some of these spots are sun-induced and known as lentigines (similar to freckles and commonly referred as sun spots) while others such as seborrheic keratoses are not related to sun exposure and require destructive techniques to remove. The most important component of treatment for sun spots is initiating a daily sunscreen into your regimen to protect from further darkening of the sun spots. A retinoid containing product and bleaching creams such as hydroquinone or skin medica's Lytera have also been very effective in lightening these spots on the skin. Other options include chemical peels or resurfacing lasers. I suggest consultation with a board certified dermatologist so that they can tailor the treatment for your specific skin type.