Tea Tree - (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Tea tree essential oil – natural power against bacteria, fungi and impure skin

Melaleuca alternifolia, an essential oil for problem skin and a clean environment 

Tea tree essential oil is one of the most prized natural oils for the care of oily, blemish-prone and irritated skin. It is obtained from the leaves of the Australian tree Melaleuca alternifolia, whose healing properties have been known for centuries to the indigenous people – the Aborigines. The oil is antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal, and is indispensable in home cosmetics and aromatherapy.

Natural, effective and safe – tea tree is a reliable choice for anyone dealing with impure skin, fungal nail problems, or looking for freshness for tired feet.

Key benefits

• Strong antibacterial and antifungal action

• Natural help with fungal problems of the nails and feet

• Soothes acne, spots and irritated skin

• Useful for excessive foot perspiration

• Ideal for oily and impure skin

• Cleanses the air and improves the scent of a room

• One of the most studied essential oils, with a strong safety profile

• Excellent for adding to creams, lotions, toners, masks and pedicure baths

Use

For wellbeing

• In a diffuser: 5–10 drops to cleanse the air and create a feeling of cleanliness and protection. Refreshing and beneficial when feeling mentally tired.

For cosmetics

• Added to cleansing gels, toners and masks for oily and blemish-prone skin (1–2 drops per 10 ml of base).

For the skin

• Indispensable for the spot treatment of individual blemishes (diluted with a carrier oil).

• Foot baths for fungal problems (a few drops in a salt bath).

For the hair

• In shampoo it helps reduce an itchy scalp and dandruff (add 1–2 drops).

Effects of tea tree essential oil

Thanks to its terpinen-4-ol and cineole content, tea tree essential oil is strongly antiseptic and is often used as a natural aid for:

• acne problems,

• fungal infections of the nails and between the toes,

• the care of scars and irritated skin,

• freshening a room,

• in pedicures to soothe and care for tired feet.

Fragrance note

Middle note – fresh, herbal, slightly medicinal scent

Scientific research and sources

• National Library of Medicine: "Antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil" (article 1) confirms the oil's antimicrobial effects.

• Janeš & Kočevar Glavač, "Ingredients of natural origin in modern cosmetics" (Faculty of Pharmacy): use in cosmetics for oily, teenage skin.

• Article in the Journal of Hospital Infection (Carson CF et al.): tea tree is effective against several strains of bacteria, including MRSA.

Not suitable for oral use. Keep out of the reach of children. Use a maximum of 20 drops of essential oil per day. If using on the skin, mix it into a carrier oil.

INGREDIENTS (INCI): Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Alpha-Terpinene, Terpineol, Pinene, Terpinolene, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene.

Can I apply tea tree directly to the skin? We recommend always diluting it with a carrier oil. Direct application is possible only on small spots, but with caution.

Is it suitable for children? For children over 6 years it can be used in very diluted amounts. Always take care.

Can I use tea tree every day? Yes, but always add it to cosmetic products in the right proportion (no more than 1–2%).

Does it also work against dandruff? Yes. It has an antiseptic effect and helps soothe an itchy scalp.