Collection: Tea Tree Essential Oil

Essential Oils

Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea tree essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to the coastal regions of New South Wales, Australia, where it grows along creek beds and swampy lowlands. Indigenous Australians used tea tree leaves medicinally for thousands of years, crushing them and applying them directly to skin for healing. European settlers adopted the practice, and during World War II tea tree oil was included in Australian soldiers' first aid kits as a standard antiseptic.

Today tea tree is one of the most extensively researched essential oils in the world, with its antimicrobial properties among the most scientifically documented of any plant-derived ingredient.

Aromatic Profile

Scent: Sharp, clean, medicinal, slightly camphoraceous
Character: Purifying, clarifying, antiseptic
Blends well with: Lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, lemon

Scalp & Skin Benefits

Tea tree's terpinen-4-ol content is responsible for its remarkable broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, effective against bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses. In haircare it targets the fungal and bacterial contributors to dandruff and scalp imbalance. In skincare it supports the management of congestion and blemishes without the harshness of synthetic antimicrobial agents.

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For external use only. Keep away from eyes. As with all new products, we recommend a patch test before first use. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.