What are the properties of tea tree essential oil?
Tea tree essential oil is quite possibly the most popular essential oil and most recognized for its exceptional antimicrobial properties. It is antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic. It is ideal for many skin infections (acne, mycoses), oral, respiratory, intestinal, etc.
NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!
NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!
The essential
- Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia
- Part of the plant used: leaf
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Health & well-being properties
- Broad spectrum antibacterial
- Immunostimulant
- antivirals
- Antifungal
- Multipurpose anti-infectious
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Beauty properties
- Purifying
- Sanitizing
- Astringent, tightens pores
- Seboregulator
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Health, in case of:
- Acne, pimples, boils, skin infection
- Sinusitis, flu, colds, ear infections
- Angina
- Mouth ulcers, gingivitis, dental abscess
- Mycoses and skin parasites
- Gastroenteritis
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In your cosmetics for:
- Problem skin
- Acne, pimples
- Oily skin
- Anti dandruff
- Purifying treatments and masks
- Greasy hair
Dosages
The essential oils that we present to you are effective and very rich in active ingredients. The indicated dosages should not be exceeded.
- As a food supplement (oral): 2 drops 3 times a day for a maximum of 5 days (see precautions for use).
- In your non-rinsed facial treatments (day cream, make-up remover milk, two-phase, etc.): maximum 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
- In your rinsed facial treatments (scrubs, masks, etc.): maximum 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).
- In your non-rinsed body cosmetics (balms, beauty oils, moisturizing milk, nourishing creams, etc.): max 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
- In your rinsed-off body cosmetics (shower gels, scrubs, etc.): max 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).
Our pharmacist's opinion
Why use tea tree essential oil?
Tea tree essential oil is the antimicrobial essential oil par excellence. It is essential for problem skin in case of pimples or acne. It is also recognized as an antimycotic and antiparasitic for the treatment of skin or nail mycoses, or to overcome candidiasis and other gynecological infections. Whatever the route of use, it is safe and well tolerated. This essential oil will also be of great help to you in winter to stimulate your immune system or fight sore throats and other inconveniences caused by winter pathogens. Its powerful antiseptic properties make it effective in many areas other than aromatherapy or cosmetics: it is for example used in certain cleaning products to disinfect and purify.How to properly use tea tree essential oil?
Here are the TOP 4 uses for which tea tree essential oil seems essential to me. Please note, the benefits and properties of tea tree essential oil are not limited to the points below, but it is among the most effective, if not the best, for treating the following situations:- Acne, pimples, boils, skin infections
- Angina, sinusitis, flu, cold, ear infection
- Stimulate immune defenses
- To purify everything
What are the possible ways of using tea tree essential oil?
Complete recipes and formulations
Tea tree essential oil cutaneously
Skin mycoses
Mix:
- 1 drop of tea tree essential oil
- 1 drop of palmarosa essential oil
- 1 drop of niaouli essential oil
- 10 drops of evening primrose vegetable oil
Apply to mycosis 3 times a day for 10 days.
Acne
In a glass codigout bottle, mix:
- 20 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 20 drops of aspic lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil
- 3 ml of jojoba vegetable oil
Apply very locally to the spots to be treated using a cotton swab, morning and evening.
Oral tea tree essential oil
Infectious diarrhea
In a codigoutte bottle, pour:
- 20 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 5 drops of Chinese cinnamon essential oil
- 10 drops of tarragon essential oil
- 2 ml of hazelnut vegetable oil
Mix 4 drops of this synergy in a little honey, then take it all orally, 4 times a day for 5 days.
Dry, irritating cough
Mix in a teaspoon of honey:
- 1 drop of tea tree essential oil
- 1 drop of Provence cypress essential oil
- 1 drop of globose eucalyptus essential oil
To consume directly or to pour into a thyme infusion. 2 times a day for 3 days.
Diffusion of tea tree essential oil
Winter infections
Mix (mixture for your essential oil diffuser):
- 2 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 2 drops of ravintsara essential oil
- 2 drops of radiant eucalyptus essential oil
- 4 drops of lemon essential oil
Diffuse this synergy 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening for 7 days to avoid the spread of winter viruses.
SYNERGIES
Infections : Niaouli, Radiated eucalyptus , Origan compact, Clove , Ravintsara.
Skin issues:Palmarosa, True lavender, Petit grain bitter orange, Citron.
Precautions & information
Before using each essential oil, be sure to take note of the precautions to follow. For example, certain essential oils are photosensitizing, prohibited for pregnant women, not recommended for people with epilepsy, the elderly, hypertensive people, or even prohibited in cases of hormone-dependent problems or mastosis. These precautions and restrictions are available either on the bottle of the essential oil concerned, or on the “product page” of our site.
For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor. The information given in this file does not constitute a prescription, it remains given for informational purposes and in no way engages our responsibility.
The texts, known properties, examples of use and routes of administration presented in this file are general information taken from authoritative bibliographies in the field of essential oils and aromatherapy.
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