Tea Tree Essential Oil

The Tea Tree has long been valued for its wide range of uses in health and beauty applications. Its oil, alternately called “melaleuca oil,” has been shown to be an antimicrobial and effective treatment for many conditions pertaining to skin and hair. There are some amazing properties that all Tea Tree variances have in common, but Tea Tree Essential Oil is the most concentrated form available.

So, What’s Up With Tea Tree Essential Oil?

• Treating acne: due to its antibacterial properties, just a single undiluted drop is enough to take out a pimple. No red peeling skin, just a simple solution for clear skin.

• Promotes hair growth: by clearing dead skin and product build up from your hair follicles, Tea Tree Essential Oil nourishes the roots and balances scalp oils.

• Treating dry skin: Tea Tree Essential Oil will clean and moisturize to leave your scalp dandruff-free and give your skin that healthy glow.

• Antifungal treatment: can be a great way to handle issues like athlete’s foot or nail infections.

Some Fun Facts about Tea Tree:

• Tea Tree was originally discovered by Captain Cook (Of Botany Bay Fame). It was brewed like a tea (how it gets its name) in order to prevent scurvy.

• Tea Tree dates back to use by Aboriginal Tribes. They used it to treat wounds and cuts.

• Tea Tree oil is toxic when ingested in high concentrations, but has many  topical health benefits and is safe to use externally.