Among the three brands of tea tree oil, I like Giga the best. It has a more reasonable price compared to The Body Shop's version. Although Pro-planet is the cheapest (per ml), I couldn't endure its offensive smell.
Price:
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil costs PhP595 per 10ml bottle which is only 15% tea tree oil. Giga Tea Tree Oil is available at Sesou for PhP195 per 10ml bottle. Pro-planet Tea Tree Oil is PhP350 for 30ml (or PhP117 per 10ml) making it the cheapest.
Effectivity:
The Body Shop and Giga tea tree oil were both good at keeping my seborrheic dermatitis under control. I stopped using Pro-planet after the first try because the smell was very offensive. I can't be sure if it is effective or if it has a poor quality. Some say that a poor quality tee tree oil doesn't smell herbal and smells more industrial, like turpentine. The 1st two smells herbal, like eucalyptus, unlike Pro-planet's.
15Jan2018 Update:
Price: Giga can be bought for PhP180 from Giga kiosks in some malls and also from The Cutting Edge. The label on the bottle has also changed. It no longer include the botanical name and health claims.
26Nov2018 Update:
In less than a year, the Giga Tea Tree oil has increased its price to PhP250 for the 10ml bottle. This is from the Giga kiosk in an SM Mall. Other sellers are still selling it for PhP180. They could be older stocks. Other brands have recently been available via Shopee and Lazada. I haven't tried any but the price is very competitive. They are cheaper than Giga. I'll try them when I get the chance.
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