Tea Tree Oil And Its Properties

Tea tree oil has been used as a remedy for skin problems for centuries. However, the range of its applications is much wider.

Interestingly, tea tree oil comes from Australia. This is where it was first used thanks to the steam distillation of the leaves of a tree called Melalueca Alternifolia.

Since then, Australian Aborigines have been using the plant to treat a wide range of conditions, from skin problems to respiratory problems, colds and allergies.

Today, the pharmaceutical and aromatherapy industries use tea tree oil on a regular basis due to its numerous properties.

For example, it smells good, is cheap and readily available, and gives excellent results for very common ailments. Below, we will present you many daily uses of this oil that may prove to be very helpful for you.

Tea tree oil helps fight acne

Tea tree oil is the perfect way to get rid of persistent acne or blackheads. Its antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties are perfect for these types of skin problems.

Remember, however, that you should not apply it undiluted to the skin. Instead, simply dilute it with water.

How To Apply Tea Tree Oil To Your Skin

Proportions

• 1 drop of tea tree oil
• 10 drops of water
• 5 drops of witch hazel

How to apply it

Apply this simple and effective mixture with a cotton pad. You should use it twice a day: in the morning and before going to bed. After a week you will see positive results.

Tea tree oil helps to get rid of the cuticles around the nails

This oil has many cosmetic uses. One of them is to help weaken cracked and dry cuticles around the nails. Tea tree oil also helps treat onychomycosis.

How to apply it

• To successfully perform a manicure, you just need to dip a cotton ball in the oil and brush the cuticles with them. After a few minutes you will see how easy it is to get rid of damaged cuticles.
• Another great use for fighting nail fungus is. Add 5 drops of essential oil to your nail polish. Shake the bottle a few times and paint your nails as usual.

Tea tree oil for the treatment of dandruff

Giberta pink dandruff is a skin condition that usually appears in the fall or spring. It begins with the appearance of a small wound, later becomes erythema (red spots), and then becomes peeling of the skin.

It is contagious and in many cases its treatment is restricted to corticosteroids. Another way to inhibit it is to use tea tree oil. It will also soften its effect on our skin.

How to apply it

The dose of this type of oil should always be around 5% of the water with which you dilute it.

• Therefore, for example, you can prepare half a glass of pure water (100 ml) and add 5 ml of essential oil to it.
• If you suffer from dandruff, you should cleanse the damaged skin before applying the diluted oil. Then you should gently massage the area where you applied the oil. We recommend doing this every day.

You will slowly begin to see positive results.

Tea tree oil as a remedy for athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is caused by a specific type of fungus. Dermatophytes usually develop in a warm and humid place. Moreover, they live in dead skin cells.

It is very common to experience swelling or peeling of the skin on the side of your feet as well as between the toes when suffering from athlete’s foot.

One way to treat this condition is to use tea tree oil to delay the infection. Below we will show you how to achieve good results.

How to apply it

• Fill a bowl with warm water.
• Add 10 drops of tea tree oil and 10 drops of rosemary essential oil.

Immerse your feet for about 20 minutes. Then dry them, not forgetting the area between your toes. Repeat this every time you come home after a long day.

Tea tree oil is the best remedy against mosquitoes

This remedy never fails. If you live near water bodies or in a humid climate, the risk of mosquito bites is very high. As we well know, there is no enemy as voracious as mosquitoes. They can also transmit disease because they feed on our blood.

If organic measures or the use of special clothing do not work, we recommend that you do the following:

Make your own mosquito repellent with tea tree oil. See below how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons of water (50 ml)
• 10 drops of tea tree oil
• 10 drops of citrus or lemon juice concentrate

How to prepare it

To prepare this mixture, you will need to use an oil spray bottle. You should apply this mixture to your skin every night before going to bed.

It is a great and cheap measure and it is always worth having it in your home.

All in all, you had the chance to see the many uses of tea tree oil. Remember that it is better to dilute the oil before applying it topically. Moreover, we would like to remind you that this oil is great for cleaning your home.