Tea Tree Oil Benefits: Things You Need To Know About This Essential Oil

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.

Tea Tree Oil Benefits
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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. coliS. 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.

Tea Tree Oil Benefits
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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

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