TEA TREE OIL

Tea Tree Oil for Hair and Skin Melaleuca Oil Benefits

January 21, 2021 · 1 Comment

Tea Tree Oil has beauty and health applications that make it a powerful multi-tasker in your beauty arsenal.

The lovely Flowering Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree leaves are crushed to obtain the oil. Melaleuca alternifolia, or tea tree, is not a source of green tea leaves. Tea tree oil is also called melaleuca oil. We use these terms interchangeably. This natural remedy oil has many useful applications. It is a potent essential oil and almost always requires dilution.

Here are ways to use Tea Tree Oil for scalp health, hair loss, acne, moisturizing skin and to prevent razor burn.

TEA TREE OIL For HAIR

Tea Tree Oil for Hair Growth

Melaleuca oil doesn’t directly cause hair growth, but it removes hair growth barriers. It induces hair growth by unclogging hair follicles and nourishing roots. It also helps prevent hair loss and hair fall.

To use Tea Tree Oil for hair growth, first choose a carrier oil. Jojoba, safflower, grapeseed, and almond are a good choices for hair and scalp care. Add a few drops of Melaleuca oil and massage it into the scalp. It should tingle, but not burn. Straight Tea Tree Oil is too potent for direct contact with the scalp.

When first using Tea Tree Oil, hair may seem a bit dry, this is normal until the scalp finds a balance. If hair seems dry, use less Tea Tree and focus the massage treatments directly on the scalp.

Tea Tree Oil for Dandruff

Melaleuca oil is useful on dandruff when used as a toner or by adding a few drops of melaleuca Oil in shampoo. It reduces dandruff severity, itchiness and greasiness. [1]

Flowering Tea Tree

TEA TREE OIL For SKIN CARE

Tea Tree Oil for Acne

Melaleuca oil contains terpinen-4-ol, which is an amazing antibacterial and antifungal.[2,3]

It is also a moisturizing toner, cleanser and astringent. It effectively treats acne and prevents future breakouts [4]. It is not drying like other acne-treating ingredients, so it is effective on sensitive skin and adult acne. It even treats cystic acne.

Melaleuca oil for acne is gentler than other remedies.[5] It does not irritate the skin, it stops breakouts. It does not preclude using anti-aging treatments on same areas.

How to Treat Acne with Tea Tree Oil

There are two ways to use Melaleuca oil for acne.

The first way is to mix a ratio of 90% water to 10% Tea Tree Oil and dab it on the spot with a Q-tip or cotton ball, twice a day.
The second way is to combine one teaspoon of Aloe Vera Gel with two drops of Melaleuca oil and apply the mixture to acne with a q-tip. Let it dry fully, wait a few minutes, and wash with warm water followed by moisturizer.

Melaleuca oil can gently treat acne breakouts but is gentler on the skin than benzoyl peroxide. It also heals while it treats so there is less dry, flaky, red skin after acne treatment.

Melaleuca oil for Dry Skin

Treat dry skin with Almond Oil and Melaleuca oil and gently massage it into skin ten minutes before bathing. It is also an excellent natural treatment for contact dermatitis [6] and psoriasis [7].

Melaleuca oil and Shaving

Melaleuca oil added to water can lather and used for shaving. It moisturizes the skin and can soothe the skin after waxing or threading. Melaleuca oil prevents razor irritation or a razor burn rash. Add Melaleuca oil to your regular shave cream, oil or soap to pre-empt the razor burn.

Other Benefits

Anti-inflammatory
Wound healing
Clears Nail infection
Natural (diluted) mouthwash
Use diluted as a wash to inhibit mold on fruit!!

Tea Tree plant offers many natural remedy benefits including an effective gentle acne treatment

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References

Satchell AC, Saurajen A, Bell C, Barnetson RS. Treatment of dandruff with 5% tea tree oil shampoo. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 Dec;47(6):852-5. doi: 10.1067/mjd.2002.122734. PMID: 12451368.
Carson CF, Hammer KA, Riley TV. Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2006 Jan;19(1):50-62. doi: 10.1128/CMR.19.1.50-62.2006. PMID: 16418522; PMCID: PMC1360273.
Li WR, Li HL, Shi QS, Sun TL, Xie XB, Song B, Huang XM. The dynamics and mechanism of the antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil against bacteria and fungi. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2016 Oct;100(20):8865-75. doi: 10.1007/s00253-016-7692-4. Epub 2016 Jul 7. Erratum in: Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2017 Mar;101(5):2201. PMID: 27388769.
Bassett IB, Pannowitz DL, Barnetson RS. A comparative study of tea-tree oil versus benzoylperoxide in the treatment of acne. Med J Aust. 1990 Oct 15;153(8):455-8. PMID: 2145499.
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Wallengren J. Tea tree oil attenuates experimental contact dermatitis. Arch Dermatol Res. 2011 Jul;303(5):333-8. doi: 10.1007/s00403-010-1083-y. Epub 2010 Sep 24. PMID: 20865268.
Pazyar N, Yaghoobi R. Tea tree oil as a novel antipsoriasis weapon. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2012;25(3):162-3. doi: 10.1159/000337936. Epub 2012 Apr 3. PMID: 22473218.

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How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Skin and Hair

May 27, 2019 · 8 Comments

Tea Tree Oil is well known for itsâ€™ antiseptic, antibacterial, antivirus properties, as well as having a scent that repels mosquitos, Tea Tree Oil also has several beauty and health applications that make it a powerful multi-tasker in your beauty arsenal.

Here are ways to use Tea Tree Oil for scalp health, hair loss, acne, moisturizing skin and to prevent razor burn.

Why Tea Tree Oil belongs in your beauty arsenal

TEA TREE OIL & HAIR

Tea Tree Oil induces hair growth by unclogging hair follicles and nourishing roots. It also helps prevent hair loss and hair fall.

To use Tea Tree Oil for hair growth, first choose a carrier oil. Jojoba, safflower, grapeseed, and almond are a good choices for hair and scalp care. Add a few drops of tea tree oil, and massage it into the scalp. It should tingle, but not burn. Straight Tea Tree Oil is too potent for direct contact with the scalp.

When first using Tea Tree Oil, hair may seem a bit dry, this is normal until the scalp finds a balance. If hair seems dry, use less Tea Tree and focus the massage treatments directly on the scalp.

TEA TREE OIL AND SKIN CARE

Tea Tree Oil for acne is gentler than other remedies. It does not irritate the skin, it stops breakouts. It does not preclude using anti-aging treatments on same areas.

There are two ways to use Tea Tree Oil for acne.

The first way is to mix a ratio of 90% water to 10% Tea Tree Oil and dab it on the spot with a Q-tip or cotton ball, twice a day.

The second way is to combine one teaspoon of Aloe Vera Gel with two drops of Tea Tree Oil and apply the mixture to acne with a q-tip. Let it dry fully, wait a few minutes, and wash with warm water followed by moisturizer.

Tea Tree Oil can gently treat acne breakouts but is gentler on the skin than benzoyl peroxide. It also heals while it treats so there is less dry, flaky, red skin after acne treatment.

Treat dry skin with Almond Oil and Tea Tree Oil and gently massage it into skin ten minutes before bathing.

Tea tree oil added to water can lather and used for shaving. It moisturizes the skin and can soothe the skin after waxing or threading. Tea Tree Oil prevents razor irritation or a â€œrazor burnâ€ rash. Add Tea Tree Oil to your regular shave cream, oil or soap to pre-empt the razor burn.

How to Treat Acne on Sensitive Skin: Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream With Tea Tree Oil

May 15, 2019 · 10 Comments

Acne treatments don’t have to irritate the skin. Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream With TEA TREE OIL provides an MD grade acne product. It is a 3-in-1 formula that fights acne, treats excess oil and keeps skin moisturized. It even treats cystic acne yet is gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream with Tea Tree Oil

Organic Olive Oil provides a soothing skin barrier without clogging pores

Moisturizing ingredients like organic Olive Oil maintain the skin barrier without clogging pores

OVERVIEW

The organic ingredients in Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream fight acne and moisturize skin. Start to see results in 48 hours.

Purging from pores acne-causing oils, sebum, and dead skin cells.
Regulating excess oil and removing bacteria.
Moisturizing the skin and improving texture.
Fading existing acne scars, including dark cystic acne scars.

Keeva Organics Acne Treatment with Tea Tree Oil

HOW KEEVA ORGANIC ACNE TREATMENT CREAM WORKS

Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream uses organic ingredients to support hydrated, acne-free skin.

Tea Tree Essential Oil effectively heals acne and prevents future breakouts. Tea Tree Oil and Salicylic Acid target cystic, hormonal and bacterial based acne.
Squalene, Vitamin E and other soothing ingredients keep skin hydrated and free of dry flakes and irritation.

Three in one acne, oil, and moisturizing treatment

FEATURES

Creamy and light with potent natural anti-acne ingredients.
Doesn’t sting or burn
Doesn’t dry out skin or create an uncomfortable tight skin feeling
Prevents future breakouts including blackheads.
Effective even on difficult to treat cystic acne.

Grapeseed Oil Extract kills bacteria while softening skin

Smells clean and feels tingly!
But it doesn’t sting or burn.

Ingredients That Make Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream Special

Ingredients like rosehips fade acne scars and discourage future acne

Natural treating ingredients include:

Tea Tree Oil is an amazing antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing toner, cleanser and astringent
Shea Butter treats acne scars, including cystic acne dark scars.
Rosehip Seed Oil is high in Vitamins A, C, and E. They provide nutrients, fade acne scars and promote cell turnover.
Sesame Seed Oil eliminates acne and softens the skin. Rich in vitamins A an E, it rids the skin of bacteria-trapping, acne-causing dead skin cells.
Olive Oil moisturizes but won’t clog pores. It has skin enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols.
Extracts of White Willow unclogs pores, reduces redness and regulates sebum production.
Burdock kills bacteria before it causes acne. It also fades scars.
Milk Thistle is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Sophora Root Extract has skin lightening effects for older scars.
Squalene mimics the skin’s natural sebum and makes the skin barrier extra smooth and soft.
Salicylic Acid purges the contents of clogged pores without excess drying. It also helps build collagen, which in turn, heals acne scars.
Vitamin E softens skin texture and reduces acne scars.
Argan Oil regulates sebum production to reduce breakouts and fades acne scars.
Hyaluronic Acid retains moisture and increases the effectiveness of other ingredients.
Grape Seed Extract prevents breakouts and calms existing breakouts.

Keeva Organics’ scar-healing ingredients include Shea Butter

WHAT IT DOES NOT CONTAIN

The Keeva creed insists on natural, helpful ingredients that won’t damage the skin. There are No harmful chemicals, parabens, or sulfates.

Keeva insists on natural, healthy ingredients that won't damage skin

Keeva insists on natural, healthy ingredients that won’t damage the skin

It feels cool and refreshing and dries down soft and smooth

MY EXPERIENCE

It is a cool, refreshing gel that I put on my main breakout areas: nose blackheads, cheeks, jawline, and chin.

Just a small amount is enough

A thin layer quells acne and maintains clear skin. It dries down smooth, not sticky. There is no residue. There is no medicine smell like some acne treatments. I apply once a day. If I feel a cystic acne pimple coming on, I dab on some extra on that spot.

Tea Tree Oil kills bacteria quickly. It also balances oil production to keep pores consistently free. It took a couple of weeks to see unclogged, clear skin on me. But in the meantime, pimples look less angry even after one use and are smaller in size over a few days. The lifespan of cystic acne pimples seems shorter. They do not linger as long or look as full-blown irritated. Meanwhile, my skin stays flake-free and soft.

Daily apply a thin layer of Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream to start seeing results within 48 hours.

Apply a thin layer daily and start seeing results within 48 hours.

After a few weeks of daily use, cystic acne flareups are dramatically reduced. Keeva’s approach is preventing acne by eliminating pimple ingredients (bacteria, dead skin cells). Sensitive skin can tolerate this approach because of the soothing and buffering ingredients.

Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream is an excellent product to break the acne cycle. It is filled with natural, effective ingredients that get the job done.

At one ounce, it should last several months even with daily use.

Cool and refreshing gel texture dries down without sticky residue

The cool and refreshing gel dries down without sticky residue

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream With TEA TREE OIL at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=acne+treatment&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 and get a 20% discount through for the one-ounce size with discount code RRH7A3L9.

Find Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream at KeevaOrganics.com

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of the products we talk about. In the case of Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream With TEA TREE OIL, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of this product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Tea Tree Oil: How to Use Tea Tree Oil

July 22, 2016 · 2 Comments

Brooklyn Botany Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is well known for its’ antiseptic, antibacterial, antivirus properties, as well as having a scent that repels mosquitos, Tea Tree Oil also has several beauty and health applications that make it a powerful multi-tasker in your beauty arsenal.

Tea Tree Oil Beauty Uses for Skin and Hair

Read ways to use Tea Tree Oil in this post entitled How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Skin and Hair.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BOTANY TEA TREE OIL

This Ultra Pure Essential Oil is 45% Terpinen-4-ol, the active ingredient in Tea Tree Oil. This is a Therapeutic Grade Oil, suitable for use on hair and skin.

It comes sealed with a cap and overwrap in an amber bottle. There is an included glass dropper for once the bottle is unsealed. It is one ounce.

CONCLUSION

A very useful product, this Brooklyn Botany Tea Tree Oil is a high enough grade oil to be used on skin and hair. Good price and well-packaged.

Where to buy it

Find it at Amazon.com.

I received this product in exchange for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!