Tea oil is a plant extract that has been used for 100 years as a healing treatment in Australia. It is one of the most widely used essential oils. Tea Tree Oil has been extensively researched within the last few years as it is believed to have many healing benefits which can treat various skin conditions.

In recent few years, its fame grows in other areas of the world as an alternative and complementary treatment. Today, tea tree oil is commonly found in cosmetics, topical medicines, and household products.

Medicinal benefits of tea tree oil

This essential oil is believed to have its antibacterial properties, but apart from that, there are also healing benefits associated with it–thanks to the chemicals present in tea tree oil that can eradicate bacteria and fungus, and even work in the reduction of allergic reactions. It is loaded with skin benefits and has been used for the treatment of a range of conditions for thousands of years. Tea tree has a long history of traditional use. Australian aboriginals used tea tree leaves for healing skin cuts, burns, and infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area.

Tea tree oil contains constituents called terpenoids, which have been found to have antiseptic and antifungal activity. The compound terpinene-4-oL is the most abundant and is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity.

Tea Tree oil for acne

Tea tree oil is a reasonable choice for treating acne due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It’s his ability to calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. It may even help to reduce acne scars, leaving you with smooth, clear skin. Lots of scientific research studies have found that Tea Tree Oil is effective in treating mild to moderate acne.

Using a small amount of pure Tea Tree Oil, mixed with a few drops of witch hazel, apply to the affected areas of the skin, twice a day. By doing this regularly, you can dry out, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, blemishes and disinfect the skin pores.

If you also have body acne you can dilute a few drops of Tea Tree Oil with a carrier oil and add to a bath, this can help in clearing up the acne from problem areas with minimal effort.

Tea tree as a natural toner

 Having a Pore less looking skin is one of the most common beauty goals among women. Thanks to the magic of tea tree oil, you can use it as a natural astringent that can help decrease your pores and eventually control your oily skin so you can have a flawless looking complexion!

Remove your makeup with Tea Tree oil

Do you want a natural makeup remover?  you can use tea tree oil as an essential part of your beauty routine.  It is a natural ingredient that can effectively remove makeup with just a simple sweep on your face–without any unwanted side effects.

References:

• Caelli M and Riley T. Tea tree oil - an alternative topical decolonization agent for adult inpatients with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - a pilot study. J Hosp Infect 1998;40 (Suppl A):9.

• Carson C. F. and Riley T. V. Safety, efficacy and provenance of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil. Contact Dermatitis 2001;45(2):65-67. View abstract.