Tea Tree

Tea Tree (Melaleuca) is one of the most popular essential oils—and for good reason. It has myriad uses for skin care and in supporting various body systems.

Description

Tea Tree essential oil has over 90 different compounds and limitless applications. Tea tree leaves have been used by the Aboriginal Australian peoples for centuries. They’d apply crushed leaves directly to their skin for a cooling effect.

Tea Tree essential oil is best known for its purifying properties. It can cleanse and purify the skin and nails and support a healthy-looking complexion. Tea Tree oil can soothe occasional skin irritations and freshen the air when diffused.

Primary Benefits

• Renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin
• Promotes healthy immune function when used internally
• Ingest to protect against environmental and seasonal threats

Uses

• Apply one to two drops to occasional skin irritations
• Combine one to two 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 keeps nails looking healthy
• Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces to protect against environmental threats

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use 3-4 drops in a diffuser.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. May dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Plant Part

Leaf

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Aromatic Description

Herbaceous, green, leathery

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