Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil is a powerful natural remedy that has been used for centuries by the indigenous people of Australia for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. It is extracted from the leaves of the tea tree plant (Melaleuca alternifolia) through a process of steam distillation.

Tea tree essential oil has numerous skin care benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties. It is a popular ingredient in many skin care products, including cleansers, toners, and moisturizers, and can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Here are some of the skin care benefits of tea tree essential oil:

  1. Acne treatment: Tea tree essential oil has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of acne by killing the bacteria that cause it. It also helps to reduce inflammation and redness associated with acne.

  2. Eczema and psoriasis relief: Tea tree oil can help soothe and heal dry, itchy skin caused by eczema and psoriasis. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce inflammation and redness, while its antiseptic properties help to prevent infection.

  3. Anti-aging benefits: Tea tree oil is rich in antioxidants, which help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. This can help to reduce the signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles.

  4. Soothes sunburn: Tea tree oil can help to soothe and heal sunburned skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce inflammation and redness, while its antiseptic properties help to prevent infection.

  5. Fights fungal infections: Tea tree oil has antifungal properties that can help to treat fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and toenail fungus.

  6. Reduces dandruff: Tea tree oil can help to reduce dandruff by killing the fungus that causes it. It also helps to soothe and moisturize the scalp.

BOTANICAL NAME: Melaleuca (from Greek melas - black and leukos - white, of many species the trunk is black and the shoots are white) alternifolia 

EXTRACTION: Steam Distilled 

DESCRIPTION: The tea tree, or Melaleuca alternifolia, is a tree native to Southeast Queensland and New South Wales in Australia. The leaves and twigs of this tree are steam distilled to create an essential oil with a fresh camphorous odor. Tea tree oil contains powerful monoterpenes terpinen-4-ol, pinene and terpineol that have a purifying effects on the skin.

KEY COMPONENTS: Terpinen-4-ol, a-Pinene a-Terpineol

FOUND IN: CLEANSE - Tea Tree + Aloe, Spot Dabber for Acne Prone Skin