By Liah Roxas – Magundayao
An effective and versatile beauty and health product, the tea tree oil is derived from the swampy southeast coast of Australia where the tea tree grows. The indigenous people of Australia originally used tea tree as an herbal medicine and an antiseptic as well for its germ killing properties.
Here are some beauty benefits and uses of tea tree oil:
Fight Acne
Several studies have shown the power of tea tree oil to combat severe and even cystic acne. Applying tea tree gel to inflamed acne was shown to reduce redness and inflammation.
Antiseptic for Minor wounds
Wounds and scrapes that cut your skin open can easily be infected. Tea tree oil can be used as antiseptic to disinfect the wound and promote faster healing.
Help fight Dandruff
Using hair products with tea tree oil or simply by infusing your favorite hair products with a few drops of pure tea tree essential oil can help moisturize the scalp to help fight the dryness and flakiness of the scalp. Works as antibacterial, too!
Relief for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition of the skin that is characterized by itchy, red, inflamed and scaly skin. Studies found that tea tree oil eases the itch, inflammation and redness of the skin. Although the results might be temporary, it would make a good home remedy for people with severe psoriasis.
Relief for Itchy Skin
Thanks to tea tree oil’s antiseptic properties that makes it useful for relieving discomfort of itchy skin as it soothes the skin while helping it to heal from infections.
Antibacterial
Tea tree is best known for its antibacterial properties. It has been used for almost a hundred years particularly for its disinfecting and healing properties.
Dermatitis
Tea tree oil is also known to treat contact dermatitis which is caused by an allergen or irritant. In a 2011 study, the results revealed that tea tree oil is more efficient in the treatment of eczema than other topical medications.
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