Essential oils are nature's very own essence derived from a plant's leaves, flowers, stalks, bark, rind, or roots which contain the life force of the plant to benefit our body and mind. These oils are used in Aromatherapy to balance, harmonise and promote the health of body, mind, and spirit.
Tea tree essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils that can be used in numerous ways and many people use it at its best.
From where it is derived?
Tea Tree essential oil is pressed out from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia, a small tree native to Australia. Tea trees got their name from the 18th-century sailors who made tea from the leaves of the tree which smelled like nutmeg. This tree grew along the swampy southeast Australian coast. The native Australians crushed the tea leaves to extract the oil, which was inhaled to treat coughs and colds or applied directly to the skin for healing.
Amazing Benefits of Tea Tree Oil:
Tea tree essential oil is boosted with many beneficial properties that makes it useful for various skin and hair disorders. It is rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-allergic, and anti-microbial properties. Its nourishing and soothing properties make it suitable for people with sensitive skin.
If you are thinking of adding this excellent essential oil to your skin or hair care routine here is a complete guide on how and for what purposes you can use this essential oil.
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Treats Acne - Tea tree essential oil contains anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, that can help prevent and treat pimples, to some extent it can also treat acne. It reduces swelling and inflammation. Tea tree essential oil gets into the pores and regulates the sebum level of the skin. Take the required amount of tea tree essential oil and directly apply it to the skin.
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Soothes the Skin - Its antiviral and anti-bacterial properties make it suitable to treat skin irritations. The anti-inflammatory effect of tea tree oil helps to ease and relieve painful and irritated skin. It may also help to reduce redness and swelling. Apply it directly on the affected area or you can mix it with a few drops of water and apply.
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Relieves Cold Sores - A cold sore is a bunch of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and these are also called fever blisters. Tea tree essential oil has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, as well as promotes the healing process of herpes. Applying diluted essential oils three to four times daily for the antiherpetic treatment of affected areas is recommended. A doctor's recommendation or patch test is suggested before usage.
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Reduces Dandruff - Tea tree essential oil also helps wash away oil, dead skin, and residue buildup. This essential oil can protect the scalp and hair from dandruff buildup. It can reduce the buildup of yeast in the scalp, which contributes to dandruff. Add 3 to 4 drops of tea tree essential oil to your shampoo or apply it directly to the scalp half an hour before shampooing.
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Treats Cuts & Burns - Due to the antibacterial properties of tea tree essential oil it can help speed up wound healing. Its antifungal and antiviral properties will help to heal minor cuts, wounds, and burns on the skin.
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Combats Foot & Body Odour - Tea tree essential oil is rich in anti-bacterial and anti-oxidants that make it suitable to prevent and control the odour of the body or the foot. You can add 3 to 4 drops of tea tree essential oil to your bathing water or make your body mist with rose water and a few drops of tea tree essential oil. For feet, you can directly apply it before sleeping and wear cotton socks to let it be absorbed into the skin.
- Hydrates the Skin - Tea Tree essential oil has a moisturising and hydrating effect thereby controlling the sebum excretion by the skin or the scalp. When it comes to treating oily skin or hydrating dry skin tea tree oil works favourably. its balancing properties make it suitable for all skin types.
