Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil that comes from steaming the leaves of the Australian tea tree. It is commonly used topically to treat acne, athletes foot, lice, nail fungus, and insect bites. Tea tree oil is available as an oil and in many over-the-counter skin products, including soaps and lotions. However, tea tree oil should not be taken orally as it can cause serious symptoms if swallowed.
Positive:
- Tea tree oil is believed to be antibacterial when used topically.
- Research suggests that a treatment gel containing tea tree oil might be effective at relieving acne.
- A tea tree oil shampoo used for four weeks has been shown to be effective at treating dandruff.
- A tea tree oil cream, applied twice daily for one month, has been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms of athletes foot.
- Tea tree oil has been proposed to alter the integrity and permeability of the cell wall of bacteria, inhibit cell respiration, and alter the.
Negative:
- Tea tree oil should not be taken orally as it can cause serious symptoms if swallowed.
- One study suggests that repeated exposure to lavender oil and tea tree oil might have led to the swelling of the breast tissue (gynecomastia) in young boys.
Ingredients or materials:
- Tea tree oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Australian-native Melaleuca Alternifolia tree through a steam distillation process.
- Fiora Naturals Tea Tree Essential Oil is USDA Certified Organic and 100% Natural, Steam distilled, 100 Percent pure, undiluted oil with no additives or fillers.
