Tea Tree Oil: Many uses, key Benefits and Top applications-Gratus Naturals
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Come ahead with us to discover more about the tea tree oils.
Tea Tree Oil key natural constituents and qualities
Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia plants, which is majorly found in Australia. The shrub possesses anti-bacterial and antifungal properties, which fights against any kind of bacteria or fungi. This implies that the oil is suitable in treating diseases such as dermatitis, acne, lice in the hair, skin inflammation etc.
The main constituents of this oil are; terpinen-4-ol, y-terpinene, 1,8-cineole, a-terpinene, p-cymene and a-pinene. Terpinene is an antibiotic which is the major anti viral and anti bacterial source in this oil
Tea Tree oil benefits for skin
A shiny and glowing skin is the best accessory one can wear. Tea tree oil definitely helps in giving you a make-up like skin. Few of the skin benefits of this oil are:
- Treats acne: the terpinene element present in the oil has anti-inflammatory properties that helps in soothing the acne on the skin. It also helps in clearing out the post-acne marks that are left onto the skin.
- Oily skin: the oil is best suitable for an oily skin as it rips of all thick shiny layer of oil. Most of the sunscreens contain tea tree oil which helps both the oils on the skin and the open pores.
- Dry skin: the best part about the oil is that it nourishes the skin in addition to ripping off the excess oils. Thus, rubbing few drops of oil on the skin, helps rejuvenating it and maintaining the required amount of needed oils.
- Itching: due to its inflammatory qualities, the oil reduces any kind of itchiness on the skin. It soothes the skin and helps relax it in peace.
- Bacteria/ Fungus: the skin sometimes is attacked by bacteria and fungal infections. The best cure to it is massaging the attacked area with tea tree oil. The oil is anti-fungal in nature, so it fights against any bacteria and infections.
Tea Tree oil benefits for hair
The oil not only benefits the skin, but also gets you Rapunzel-like hair. A thick and voluminous hairstyle is what suits the best. Following are the benefits of this oil on hair:
Head lice: It rids the hair off of any lice and maintains a healthy scalp.
Longer and thicker hair: Tea Tree oil helps unclog the hair follicles and nourish the roots deeply. Thus, the hair grows on better without any hindrances.
No dandruff: It’s anti-bacterial properties fights against the bacteria causing dandruff. In addition to this, the oil moisturizes the scalp and curbs out the dryness.
Tea Tree oil benefits for Face
Outer beauty does matter to some extent!
Brightens complexion: when used rightly and consistently the oil has proven to add brightness to the skin.
Radiance to skin: Well, who likes dull skin? Apply few drops of tea tree oil to any carrier oil and apply to your face and look at the magic it does to your skin. The oil has hydrating properties which makes your face look pulpy and radiant.
Say No To Acne: The oil has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which helps in clearing the acne on your skin. Stop popping your pimples and start applying this oil.
Removes black spots: The oil heals blemishes and wounds which turn into black spots and makes skin look uneven. No pigmentation, no spots, only even skin!
How to use tea tree oil for hair
A natural tea tree oil does magic to your hair and its roots. Since it is natural, it wont harm your hair if few drops are directly applied to your hair. However, we recommend our clients to mix and test before directly applying. Following are the ways in which you can use the oil:
- Mix few drops of the oil to your shampoo and then rinse off after scrubbing properly. The thickness of the oil will absorb into the roots and do its magic.
- You can also mix few drops of the oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba or olive oil and then massage it onto your scalp. Rinse it off after 30 minutes.
- You can also apply few drops of oil after you’ve washed your hair. This will not directly affect the scalp.
Tea Tree Oil for Pimples: how to get relieved of pimples with tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has high anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Thus, it can vanish your acne and spots in no time.
Acne develops on the skin due to thick layer of oil that forms on your skin and absorbs in impurities from the surroundings. A person with an oily skin or combination skin should cleanse the face with a mild cleanser, pat dry it and apply few drops of tea tree oil on the pimples. After this, lock in the oil with a layer of moisturizer. The oil will reduce the inflammation and help the skin to heal.
Tea Tree Oil for dandruff free Hair: How to use
Dandruff is earmarked by dry and flaky dead skin which causes the scalp to feel itchy and oily. The anti-fungal properties of tea tree oil soothes this fungal condition of the scalp and prevents itchiness.
All you have to do is, mix few drops of oil to the current shampoo that you are using and massage it on scalp thoroughly. Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Use it twice or thrice a week for the best results.
Use of Tea Tree Oil in Other Cosmetics for the Skin
This oil is also used cosmetically. It not just soothes the skin from outside but also heals it from inside.
- Lotions: Most of the lotions used for oil skin contain tea tree oil. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps heal the skin and keeps it hydrated.
- Bar soaps: We often say that soaps contain antiseptics which will kill the bacteria off. Tea tree is often considered one of the antiseptics in bar soaps.
- Cleansers: Cleansing refers to extracting any impurities or bacteria that has sunk into the epidermis. Adding tea tree oil into cleansers helps in extracting the waste and dullness from the skin.
- Ointments: Many skin ointments contain tree tea oil which adds to them anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Shampoos: Tea Tree oil is known to have boosted hair growth and reduce hair fall and dandruff. This is why most manufacturers add this oil to the shampoos.
- Makeup products: Natural, Ayurvedic foundations and concealers contain tea tree oil which is anti-reactive to the skin.
Tea Tree oil can be used in other cosmetics for the skin, such as lotions,cleansers and cosmetics.
FAQ’S
Q. How does one mix tea tree oil with shampoo?
A person can mix few drops of the oil with the shampoo either while applying or mix few drops in your shampoo bottle only.
Q. Can you apply tea tree oil directly on hair?
Our tea tree oil is prepared very naturally, thus applying it directly wouldn’t react or harm your scalp. But still we recommend our customers to mix it with either your shampoo or other oils and test on your scalp.
