4 Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
/Tea tree oil is one of the most often used essential oils. It is extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia tree, native to Australia and has been used for centuries by Aborigines in their traditional medicine, to treat all sorts of infections and promote healing. Today, you can find it in many cosmetic and cleansing products.
Tea tree oil is most famous for its germ-fighting properties. That is why it is often included in organic cleaning products, hand sanitizers, insect repellents and natural deodorants. This oil also has impressive wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help you treat several skin and hair conditions:
PERFECT FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN
There are several studies that proved that tea tree oil is amazing in dealing with acne. Products containing this oil have shown great results in both reducing existing acne and preventing the development of new ones.
Tea tree oil’s antimicrobial properties help fight bacteria that cause acne. Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe the red, inflamed skin. Its healing properties promote the skin regeneration process, preventing the development of acne scars. Plus, as all-natural oils, tea tree oil has great nourishing and moisturizing properties, so it keeps the skin healthy and youthful.
BYE BYE, DRY IRRITATED SKIN!
If your skin is dry, chapped, flaky or irritated, try using products with tea tree oil. The same properties that help in dealing with acne (nourishing, healing, anti-inflammatory and restoring) will be perfect for soothing dry, itchy skin.
In fact, you can even use diluted tea tree oil to treat some severe skin conditions, like eczema or psoriasis. Natural moisturizers with tea tree oil provide gentle, balanced care and are perfect for calming inflamed, red, itchy skin.
GREAT MAKEUP REMOVER
As we already said, tea tree oil has great antibacterial properties, which makes it great for cleansing your face, removing makeup, impurities, bacteria and pollutants off your skin. Tea tree oil is a great choice for the double cleansing method, where you first use a natural oil to dissolve makeup and dirt, and then wash everything off with a regular face cleanser.
However, when it comes to essential oils, less is usually better. You’ll get the best results if you dilute tea tree oil in a carrier oil in a 1 – 2 % concentration.
IT CAN HELP YOU GET RID OF DANDRUFF
Shampoos containing tea tree oil have shown great results in combating mild to moderate cases of dandruff. Tea tree oil can help with soothing dry, irritated scalp. Its anti-fungal properties are perfect for getting rid of the yeast that causes dandruff. It promotes the overall scalp health, so your hair can grow strong, healthy and shiny.
LOOKING FOR PRODUCTS WITH TEA TREE OIL?
Try our Peppermint Green Tea Lip Scrub to exfoliate and nourish your lips!
Need a body moisturizer? Try Cucumber Pear Body Butter. Not only does it penetrate dry skin and absorbs quickly, it smell amazing. :)
A word of caution – as most essential oils, you should use tea tree oil carefully and in moderation. Never swallow it, never use it undiluted and patch-test the products before applying to a larger portion of your skin.