Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Tea Tree Oil has found great acceptance worldwide, not just with aromatherapists, but also with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and clinics. The Absolute Aromas Tea Tree is naturally farmed in Australia, the original source for Melaleuca Alternifolia.

Tea Tree is highly anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It is an excellent skin cleanser. Try adding 25 drops to a bottle of shower gel for a really cleansing experience. For problem skin, blend 2 drops of Tea Tree in 5ml (a teaspoon) of Jojoba oil - apply twice daily. Or try a weekly steam facial using 1 drop of Tea Tree with 2 drops of Mandarin in a bowl of just-boiled water. Tea Tree may irritate some sensitive skins and, although a very small amount may be dabbed neat on spots, bites, etc. by most people this is not recommended.

To help keep feet fresh and healthy, try using 2 drops of Tea Tree with 2 drops of Lemon in a foot bath. To maintain healthy hair for school-children and adults alike, dilute 5 drops of Tea Tree, 3 drops of Geranium and 2 drops of Lavender in 20ml of Coconut oil. Massage into the scalp and leave as long as possible before washing out.

Tea tree oil is extracted from its leaves by steam distillation and is famously known for its antibacterial, antiseptic and stimulating properties. Research is also being done to investigate possible anti-fungal properties and whether it benefits the immune system. Tea tree can be applied directly onto problem areas, such as blemishes, but should be diluted with water to use on more sensitive skin types.