Tea Tree Essential Oil
Melaleuca alternifolia
“Tea Tree” or Melaleuca Essential Oil, is best known for its purifying qualities, which make it useful for cleansing the skin, home surfaces & purifying the air.
Size: 15mL
FULL DESCRIPTION:
Tea Tree essential oil has over 90 different compounds & limitless applications. The leaves of the Tea Tree have been used by the Aboriginal peoples of Australia for centuries. They would apply crushed leaves directly to the skin for a cooling effect. Tea Tree is best known for its purifying properties. It can be used to cleanse & purify the skin & nails & to support a healthy-looking complexion. Tea Tree is used on occasional skin irritations to soothe the skin & diffusing Tea Tree will help freshen the air.
PRIMARY BENEFITS:
- Renowned for its cleansing & rejuvenating effect on the skin
- Diffuse throughout the home to help purify & freshen the air
- Soothing to irritated skin
AROMATIC DESCRIPTIONS:
Herbaceous, green, leathery
This oil is Kosher certified.
CAUTIONS:
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Uses:
- For occasional skin irritations, apply 1–2 drops of Tea Tree essential oil onto affected area.
- Combine 1–2 drops with your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties, or apply to skin after shaving.
- Apply to fingernails and toenails after showering to purify and keep nails looking healthy.
- Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces as a cleansing and purifying agent.
Directions:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.
Caring for your products:
- Store the essential oil in room-temperature conditions and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures (leaving oils in the car during the summer, on window sills, etc.).
- Avoid exposing the oils to direct sunlight or other sources of UV rays.
- Prevent prolonged exposure to oxygen which can cause oxidation of the oil over time (leaving the cap unscrewed, etc.).
- Tightly secure the caps after each use (prevents the oil from evaporating and decreases exposure to oxygen).
Life of your products:
5–10 years or mor
Aromatic Description:
Herbaceous, green, leathery
Collection Method:
Steam Distillation
Plant Part:
Leaf
Main Constituents:
Terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene
