Here are the things you probably need to know about the tea tree oil benefits.
TEA TREE OIL BENEFITS – Here are the effects and benefits of the tea tree oil, an essential oil, to particular parts of the body.
From the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree which is native in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia, is where tea tree oil is being extracted.
This essential oil has a lot uses and here they are:
- As ideal hand sanitizer because of its component that can kill bacteria and viruses such as E. coli, S. pneumoniae, and H. influenzae which can cause illness.
- To fight acne as it has properties which was found to be more effective than the common anti-acne ingredient benzoyl peroxide.
- It relieves and soothes skin inflammation.
- You can add a drops of this essential oil with your shampoo in order to control or reduce your dandruff.
- It has antiseptic component that can reduce oiliness of the skin by mixing it into your toner, moisturizer, or sunscreen and on your bentonite clay mask.
- It is effective in treating and getting rid of head lice.
- This oil can be used as natural makeup remover.
- This is helpful to remove warts and skin tags.
*It is important to note that before using this oil, apply it on one part of your skin and see if there is any reaction. Also, just use a small amount on hair and skin.
There are also risks when one ingested this oil:
- severe rashes
- blood cell abnormalities
- stomach ache
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- nausea
- hallucinations
- confusion
- drowsiness
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Sources: Healthline / Medical News Today