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Tea Tree Essential Oil
Overview
Nothing else smells quite like Tea Tree Essential Oil.
The clean, sharp aroma of tea tree oil is described as invigorating and restoring.
Tea tree oil has many uses and benefits, including naturally supporting and enhancing immune system activity.
Plus, many people across the globe use tea tree oil topically for its concentrated cleansing properties.
Restore & Sustain
Known as “the wonder from Down Under”, tea tree oil comes from only one source—the leaves of the Melaleuca tree which is native to Australia.
Native aboriginal people of Australia have traditionally used tea tree oil as an herbal medicine for coughs and colds and to kill germs.
According to the University of Sydney, “In 1770, Lieutenant James Cook used the leaves to treat scurvy among his sailors. By the 1930s and 1940s, tea tree oil was widely celebrated as an antiseptic treatment. During the Second World War, Australian soldiers were issued with tea tree oil in their first aid kits.”
Benefits
- Invigorates & restores
- Can be used topically for cleansing
- Popular in shampoos, lotions & cleansers
- May be applied directly (neat) on the skin
- Commonly applied directly to bites & stings
- 100% pure Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil from Australia
How It Works
Tea tree oil has a clear, pale-yellow color and a sharp, fresh, clean smell that makes it a popular ingredient in shampoos, lotions and cleansers.
Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil with an equal amount of water and dab on acne blemishes, or, use tea tree oil to make an effective mask for skin breakouts.
Tea tree oil is also popular to use on the scalp and feet which may help relieve itchiness due to dandruff or athlete’s foot.
Plus, tea tree oil can be used in a variety of household cleaning tasks. A couple drops can be added to a load of wash to boost laundry power, and it can also be used to make air fresheners.
Add about 5 drops of tea tree oil per 2 cups of water to create a natural household cleaning solution; or double the concentration to create an antiseptic and mold/mildew buster.
To make your own yoga mat cleansing spray, simply mix a few drops of tea tree oil and water. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and purifier and a few drops go a long way.
Ingredients
100% pure Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) leaf oil. Product of Australia. Steam distilled.
Quality
Nature’s Sunshine Quality Assurance staff sources the world's purest ingredients, no matter where they are grown, to ensure the active nutrients are delivered just as nature intended. Hence, our oils often come from small, family-owned farms in developing regions as remote as Tunisia or Madagascar.
Botanical supply experts inspect these sites and, as with all of our oils, third party and in-house GC/MS testing verifies the materials are pure and free of contaminants like chemical pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or other adulterants.
Recommended Use
Essential oils may be used aromatically or topically in a variety of ways including diffusers, massage, compresses, baths, scrubs, lotions and sprays.
Essential oils should be diluted with Nature’s Sunshine Massage Oil or Carrier Oil before applying topically.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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