Acne treatment using tea tree oil, aloe vera, lavender, and calendula: The perception of pharmacy students

Abstract

Skin acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. In this paper, the use tea tree oil, aloe vera, lavender, and calendula for skin acne is reviewed along with a survey of the views of first-year pharmacy students on these products. The survey included 5 knowledge-based and 5 opinion-based questions, focusing on skin acne remedies. The survey enrolled 10 male and 29 female participants. The response rate for the demographic questions was 100%. In the knowledge-based and opinion survey questions, 34 participated for a response rate of about 87%. For the knowledge-based questions, the correct average response rate was 75.9%, with one question scoring 14.7% correct rate. The highest correct response rate was 97.1%. Opinion-based questions revealed a positive attitude towards herbal skin acne remedies with approximately 37.4% expressing strong agreement. On average, over 93% of the respondents agreed with the positive aspects of the products. Nearly 53% strongly believed that lavender has therapeutic properties such as promoting relaxation and reducing stress. This survey provided valuable pharmacy students’ insights into the potential of herbal remedies for skin acne properties.