Tea Tree Oil
Botanical Name: Melalauca Alternifolia
Country Of Origin: Austrailia
Cultivation: Organically/Traditionally or Wildcrafted Cultivated
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Parts Extracted From: Leaves
Shelf Life: 3 Years
Colour & Appearance: Colourless to Pale Liquid
Safety & Warnings: Non-toxic, but may cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin. If oxidized, it may cause sensitization. When oxidized, higher levels of para cymene are present (under 12% is good). When creating products with oils prone to oxidizing, you can add the antioxidant alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) at .01-.02%. This is an exact figure—a larger amount will not be more effective.
Advantages & Applications: Tea tree oil is used for treating acne and prevents skin infection also.
It relieves itchiness from rashes as well as helps reduce rashes. It helps to prevent lice naturally.
It can be used in a homemade toothpaste recipe, kitchen cleaner and natural deodorant.
It relieves asthma or other breathing conditions.