Tea Tree Oil: what it is and all the benefits of the miraculous oil
Tree Tea oil. You will have heard the name of this essential oil at least once. What are its benefits? How to use?
In cosmetics it is one of the most used ingredients, its properties have been famous for centuries: its name is Tea tree oil , or the essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca, a small tree native to south-eastern Australia. Precisely in these regions it has been known and used for centuries as a curative product for skin problems , and more.
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TEA TREE OIL: WHAT IS IT FOR?
Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties (it has been shown to be effective against Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus among others), antifungal (the oil has interesting antifungal properties; more precisely, in some studies this oil has proved active against various fungi and yeasts capable of causing skin disorders), anti- inflammatory and antiparasitic .
SCALP WELL-BEING
A few drops before shampooing or before going to sleep will visibly help your hair : tea tree oil helps keep the scalp healthy, because it reduces itching and flaking caused by an accumulation of sebum.
SOOTHES SCALP INFLAMMATIONS
Again a few drops of Tea tree oil help soothe skin redness and skin spots . Furthermore, thanks to its marked antimicrobial tendencies, it cures mild and moderate infections caused by acne vulgaris . This application of tea tree oil has been the subject of numerous studies: tea tree oil has been found to be slightly less effective than benzoyl peroxide products, however it causes fewer side effects.
CLAY AND TEA TREE OIL: A PERFECT MASK
In any perfumery, pharmacy and herbalist's shop you can find the two main and indispensable ingredients for a face mask with incredible powers on the skin . Add a little water to the powdered clay and leave to infuse for a few minutes until the two ingredients are well blended to create a thick and creamy mixture (over time you will understand how much water you need). Now add 2/3 drops of tea tree oil and a teaspoon of honey . You will have a perfect mask which, repeated once or twice a week, will make your skin luminous and compact.
