Saturday 31 March 2012

Tea Tree Oil


Source: Leaves of the tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Properties: Antiviral; antibacterial; anti-fungal; anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, analgesic

Benefits: Treats acne; effective treatment for insect bites, abscesses, blisters, athletes foot, candidacies, burns, nail infections and cold sores; removes dandruff; relieves itchy scalp; prevents head lice; cures sunburn; removes dead skin cells

Uses: Bath oil; combined with creams, lotions or shampoos; aromatherapy

Best combined with: Almond; grape seed; jojoba; olive; peppermint; eucalyptus

Can be used directly on the skin. Everything in moderation though