Are you looking for a powerful, all-natural way to improve your overall health and wellness? Tea Tree Essential Oil may be just the ticket to starting you on your journey! Each bottle of this botanical remedy is filled with incredible natural chemical compounds that offer numerous benefits. From acting as an antiseptic to providing calming aromatherapy in your home, Tea Tree Essential Oil can enhance your physical and mental well-being in remarkable ways.
In this blog post, we’ll explore Tea Tree Essential Oil’s benefits, from how it helps soothe skin to effective cleaning recipes loaded with natural cleaning properties. Don’t miss out!
Tea Tree Essential Oil Benefits
Reduces Appearances of Breakouts
If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of breakouts, this fan-favorite oil has been proven to be the active ingredient to do just that. In fact, one study1 showed that Tea Tree Essential Oil can significantly improve mild to moderate acne when applied regularly.
Soothes Skin
This all-natural remedy has surprising benefits that can soothe bumps, scrapes, and irritated skin. Not only does it help with acne, but research2 shows that its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties also give an extra boost of protection against germs and external aggressors.
Eases Itching
One of this oil’s many benefits is easing itching! If you’re plagued by pesky bug bites, Tea Tree Essential Oil is a great solution: one study3 even found that using Tea Tree Oil reduced the desire to itch significantly.
Soothes Scalp
Tea Tree Essential Oil is an incredible natural remedy for a myriad of scalp problems. It can help soothe the discomfort you may be experiencing on your scalp and stop the growth of pesky flakes. But don’t just take my word for it – according to recent research4, Tea Tree Oil shampoo was found to be incredibly effective at reducing dandruff, itchiness, and greasiness.
Cleanses Skin
This herbal powerhouse can provide relief to a variety of skin maladies. Research5 on its medicinal properties uncovered antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects – meaning it can be used as an effective cleanser for your skin. So if you’re looking for a natural alternative to controversial chemical-based skincare products, consider giving Tea Tree Oil a try!
Cleans
Tea Tree Essential Oil is a natural powerhouse! With its purifying properties and sensational scent, it’s hard to beat when it comes to natural cleaning. Besides smelling great, Tea Tree Essential Oil has been shown to have numerous benefits in cleaning surfaces naturally, thanks to its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects as mentioned above.
Uses of Tea Tree Oil + Recipes
All-Natural Cleaning Recipes
Tea Tree Essential Oil has many uses, especially in the realm of all-natural cleaning! Making your own natural cleaners is much healthier and safer than those full of harsh chemicals, and Tea Tree Essential Oil is key for getting the job done.
- Surface Cleaner
- Mildew Spray
- Tea Tree and Lemon Surface Cleaner
- Beeswax Furniture Polish
- Stain Remover
- Clean Linen Spray
All-Natural Skincare Recipes
Tea Tree Essential Oil is one of my favorite natural oils to use in beauty regimes. This amazing essential oil has endless uses such as supporting healthy skin care, toning, and soothing skin!
Roll-On Recipes
Tea Tree Essential Oil is a popular oil with many uses – from making DIY roll-ons for topical application to boosting your mental and physical health through aromatherapy. You just need a carrier oil, such as jojoba or coconut, as well as some essential oils.
Diffuser Blend Recipes
Tea Tree Essential Oil is a versatile, natural remedy with many beneficial uses. It can be diffused in combination with other essential oils to create refreshing and therapeutic blends that help to purify the air in your home or office.
Tea Tree Oil Blends Well With
Tea Tree Essential Oil has a fresh, slightly medicinal scent with woody and herbaceous notes. It blends well with Bergamot, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender (40/42 or Bulgarian), Lemon, Marjoram, Nutmeg, and Rosemary Essential Oils.
Simply Earth Blends That Use This Oil
Bumps & Boo-boos Blend
Aroma: Fresh & Citrus
The Bumps & Boo-boos Essential Oil Blend from Simply Earth has all the soothing benefits of Tea Tree Oil to help with your healing process. But not only that – but it also has an uplifting aroma that can help ease any nerves or worries you may have.
Bumps & Boo-boos Roll-On is a less potent, pre-diluted version of the blend. The roll-on is safe to apply directly to the skin.
Clear Skin Blend
Aroma: Fresh and Medicinal
Perfect for detoxifying your skin and reducing redness, our Clear Skin Essential Oil Blend is like getting a facial without having to leave your house. The Tea Tree Essential Oil in this blend helps reduce the appearance of blemishes.
You can also get Clear Skin Roll-on for a pre-diluted version that you can directly apply on affected areas.
What Is Tea Tree Oil and How Does It Work?
Plant Description
Tea Tree is a part of the Myrtaceae family. It’s native to Australia and is a small tree that grows to be about seven meters with a bushy crown and white-ish, papery bark; flowers occur in white or cream-colored masses of spikes and give the tree an appearance of looking fluffy.
Chemical Constituents
Terpinen-4-ol
Terpinen-4-ol is considered the major constituent of Tea Tree Oil that has strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
γ-Terpinene
Gamma-terpinene is a major component of essential oils made from Citrus Fruits and has strong antioxidant activity. It has a lemon aroma and is widely used in food, flavors, soaps, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, tobacco, confectionery, and perfume industries.
α-Terpinene
Alpha Terpinene has perfume and flavoring properties but is mainly used to confer a pleasant odor to industrial fluids.
What Earthies Are Saying About It
Things to Remember When Using This Oil
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
This oil is generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil is safe to use with kids age 2+.
Cats may find this oil irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this oil on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
Dogs may find this oil irritating. However, we do not expect your dog to be disturbed if you use this oil on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
References:
- Malhi HK, Tu J, Riley TV, Kumarasinghe SP, Hammer KA. Tea tree oil gel for mild to moderate acne; a 12 week uncontrolled, open-label phase II pilot study. 2017 Aug
- Pazyar N, Yaghoobi R, Bagherani N, Kazerouni A. A review of applications of tea tree oil in dermatology. 2013 Jul
- Gao YY, Xu DL, Huang lJ, Wang R, Tseng SC. Treatment of ocular itching associated with ocular demodicosis by 5% tea tree oil ointment. 2012 Jan
- Satchell AC, Saurajen A, Bell C, Barnetson RS. Treatment of dandruff with 5% tea tree oil shampoo. 2002 Dec
- Carson CF, Hammer KA, Riley TV. Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. 2006 Jan