Tea tree essential oil is used in medicine and cosmetology. Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties make the product more effective than some medicinal and cosmetic products. This essential oil is obtained by distillation, which preserves its valuable nutrients.
Indications for use
Tea tree essential oil contains antibacterial substances and fights fungi, viruses and bacteria. Therefore, it is used in the following cases:
- as an antiseptic for wounds, scratches and bites;
- for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract infections;
- for diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs;
- to eliminate depressive and anxiety states;
- to strengthen overall immunity;
- for infectious diseases after sexual contact, disruption of intimate microflora;
- for the treatment of fungal diseases (candidiasis, seborrhea, lichen);
- to eliminate rashes with diathesis and chickenpox;
- for disinfection of the oral cavity after tooth extraction, implantation or surgery;
- in the treatment of stomatitis and other diseases of the teeth and gums;
- in cosmetology for the treatment of acne, boils, acne;
- for hair loss and to add shine to them;
- for whitening tooth enamel;
- upon detection of warts.
Tea tree essential oil is used as an ingredient for creams, tonics and lotions for oily skin, helps to eliminate shine, cleanse and tighten pores.
Properties
Tea tree essential oil contains substances: terpinen-4-ol and cineole and other terpene derivatives. They determine the beneficial properties of the product:
- antiseptic and disinfectant;
- antiviral;
- analgesic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antifungal;
- immunostimulating;
- anti-cancer;
- anti-edematous;
- sedative;
- restorative;
- increasing mental activity;
- regenerating.
Characteristics
Tea tree essential oil has a specific smell with pronounced bitter, spicy and astringent notes, based on a woody aroma, in which you can catch notes of camphor. It is quite sharp and lingers on the skin or hair for a long time. Due to these properties, it is often included in the composition of perfume compositions. In appearance, pure tea tree essential oil is fluid and completely transparent. May have a slight light green tint. When added to base oils, the color and smell change. Such a product does not require additional dilution. The most useless and even harmful are synthetic analogues of natural tea tree ether. They contain a flavoring agent and a solvent. Nevertheless, they are actively sold in pharmacies. Such a product can cause irritation and allergies. You can distinguish natural oil from a fake by the following features:
- price - a real product cannot cost 50-60 rubles, the average cost of tea tree essential oil in pharmacies is 150-200 rubles;
- smell - synthetic oils differ in a rough cheap aroma, which can be found in air fresheners or household chemicals;
- composition - pay attention to what the product consists of, natural ether is obtained from Melaleuca Alternifolia, Melaleuca dissitiflora and Melaleuca linariifolia.
Some fakes are so high-quality that they can only be distinguished during use, when the effect will be visible.
Benefits
Tea tree aroma oil has a positive effect on the human immune and nervous system. It strengthens health, helps to counteract viruses during the cold season. Also in aromatherapy, tea tree oil soothes nerves, relieves anxiety, and relieves negative thoughts. The product has a beneficial effect on appearance. Tea tree essential oil makes the skin cleaner and smoother, gives it a healthy radiant look, gets rid of blackheads and acne marks. After using the oil, the hair becomes obedient and shiny.
Contraindications
Tea tree ether should not be used for:
- individual intolerance to the product;
- under 3 years of age;
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should consult an obstetrician-gynecologist.
How to use correctly
Tea tree ether has a concentrated composition. In order not to get a burn or irritation, precautions should be taken:
- before use, dilute 5-6 drops of ether in 100 ml of base oil or water;
- in the presence of fungal diseases, the diluted product is rubbed into the affected areas 3 times a day;
- for the treatment of infectious diseases, ether diluted in water is placed in an aroma lamp and inhaled over the fumes;
- for the prevention of oral diseases, add 2 drops of tea tree oil to the paste before brushing your teeth;
- for shine and hair strength, enrich a single dose of shampoo or balm with 4-5 drops of ether;
- to cleanse the skin of the face and eliminate acne, add oil to homemade masks or creams;
- to relieve stress and anxiety, it is recommended to take a bath, having previously dripped 1-2 ml of the product into the water. Tea tree essential oil effectively fights infectious, bacterial and fungal diseases. It is also useful for people with oily facial and scalp skin, as it reduces the work of the sebaceous glands, causing dandruff and acne. When used correctly, tea tree oil will replace many medicines and cosmetic products in the home.
Alena
This is a very good oil for colds!!! I recommend it to everyone!