Miraculous Tea Tree Oil Uses For Skin And Hair

Tea tree oil has high antifungal and antimicrobial properties and it works effectively on acne. If you're one with acne prone skin, tea tree oil can be your Holy Grail ingredient. You can purchase any tea tree oil based product, especially a gel, to apply on your acne. Or you can mix 2-3 drops of tea tree oil with 6-7 drops of rose water and apply it on your acne with a cotton pad or swab. According to studies, tea tree oil is as effective as the most common medication for acne - Benzoyl Peroxide.

Skin inflammation can happen due to various reasons, like when your skin comes in contact with allergens or when you get insect bites. Skin inflammation can cause redness, itchiness, rashes, and skin irritation. Mixing 2-3 drops of tea tree oil in coconut oil or your daily lotion can help soothe inflammation. Studies say tea tree oil can treat inflammation faster than other available medications.

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that happens when your feet is kept moist for too long mostly due to sweaty socks. Athlete's foot is contagious and can be very painful. Symptoms can start from mild irritation to peeling, bleeding and even blisters. If not treated instantly it keeps on spreading to toes and even fingers. Anti-fungal medication helps treat Athlete's foot but in early stages, it can be easily treated with tea tree oil as well. Tea tree oil helps reduce the infection by stopping fungal growth and soothing the infected area.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused due to an overactive immune system in which the cells build up rapidly creating a layer over the surface of the skin. It results in redness, inflammation, and irritation with thick and red patches on the skin. Psoriasis when diagnosed early can be cured up to some extent with tea tree oil as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Tea tree oil can be mixed with a carrier oil like coconut oil and applied on the affected area to reduce the spread of psoriasis.

Suffering from dandruff problems can be really embarrassing especially when it starts to show up on your dark outfit. Dandruff is the dead skin cells from your scalp that gets pretty intense when your scalp is extremely dry and scaly. Tea tree oil helps to significantly reduce the appearance of dandruff by balancing the moisture on your scalp and protecting it from infections. You can use tea tree oil based shampoos or just mix a few drops of tree tea oil in your shampoo if you want to get rid of dandruff quickly.

Tea tree oil acts as a brilliant antiseptic to clean cuts and open wounds as it helps to prevent bacterial infection and assists in quick healing of the wound. You can use it just like any other antiseptic liquid, just always remember to mix the tea tree oil with a carrier oil like coconut or almond oil before it comes in contact with the skin.

Nail fungus is a pretty common condition, it can be easily treated with antiseptic creams and gels but tea tree oil is one of the most natural ways to treat nail fungus. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with coconut oil and apply on the affected area. It will give relief from the irritation and inflammation while killing the fungi and bacteria.

Tea tree oil also helps to promote hair growth; it improves the blood circulation in the scalp and prevents all kinds of infections. It flushes out the toxins and stimulates the hair follicles to strengthen the hair. It also unclogs the pores so that your scalp breathes freely and does not hinder the growth of your hair.

Tea tree oil is a natural insect repellent, it helps to keep away flies and mosquitoes so it's great to use indoors. You can mix it with your diffuser oil and let it do its magic while keeping your house insect free. You can even mix it in your pet's shampoo to keep the flea and ticks at bay.

Mouthwash is a part of our daily hygiene, and tea tree oil can be an effective natural mouthwash. It helps to control germs, bacteria, and even bad breath. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil in lukewarm water and swish it inside your mouth. Remember that mouthwash is never a replacement for brushing. Brushing helps to prevent plaque formation, so always use a mouthwash after brushing your teeth.

Like we said before, tea tree oil can be your Holy Grail ingredient . You can disinfect floors, utensils, kitchen tops, toys, almost anything using tea tree oil. It's the best way to get rid of germs and bacteria. It also leaves behind a natural herbal fragrance.

Studies say that when you wash your fruits and vegetables in water mixed with a few drops of tea tree oil, it helps to eradicate germs and bacteria by 85%. It doesn't have a strong smell or taste so you can easily wash your fruits and veggies without giving it a second thought.

**A. **Tea tree oil is an essential oil and should never be used directly on your skin. It is extremely potent and can burn or damage your skin. Always mix tea tree oil with carrier oil and then apply it to your skin to prevent any adverse effects.

**A. **Yes, tea tree oil is safe enough to be kept on your face overnight, as long as it is mixed in another carrier to dilute it. Leaving it overnight is a great way to reduce inflammation and eliminate pimples over time.

**A. **Tea tree oil doesn't really work to thicken hair or speed up hair growth. But massaging your scalp with tea tree oil helps to unclog pores on your scalp, stimulate dormant hair follicles and spring them into action. This is what promotes healthier hair growth.