Native to New Caledonia and Madagascar, the tea tree, also known as tea tree, is a shrub with exceptional properties. For centuries, tea tree essential oil has been used for medicinal purposes , and it is also prized as a key ingredient in skin care. Discover its benefits for clear and healthy skin.

What is tea tree essential oil?

Tea tree essential oil is the result of steam distillation. It mainly contains monoterpenols and monterpenes, which are responsible for its purifying and cleansing properties. It is particularly suitable for oily skin with blemishes because it reduces acne breakouts and fades the resulting scars. This essential oil has been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years, just like other essential oils.

Its benefits and how you can benefit from them:

1. Acne Treatment: Tea tree essential oil is effective in reducing acne. You can apply it directly on the pimples using a cotton swab, or dilute it in a carrier oil before application. This will help reduce acne breakouts.

2. Natural Antifungal: It can be used to treat fungal infections such as nail fungus or skin infections. Mix a few drops in a carrier oil and apply it on the infected area.

3. Skin care: Tea tree essential oil also has a strong anti-inflammatory power. It acts on the plaques, relieves itching, and then reduces redness. It is therefore recommended to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema or rosacea.

4. Disinfecting surfaces: Tea tree essential oil is an excellent natural disinfectant. You can add it to water in a spray bottle to clean and disinfect surfaces in your home.

How to use it?

🧖‍♀️ For Skin: Mix it with a carrier oil (jojoba, almond, coconut etc.) to treat acne and soothe skin irritations. Alternatively, you can apply this mixture locally, only on your blemishes. Then dip a cotton swab in the mixture and apply it directly to the pimples. Repeat this process 1 to 2 times a day, as needed.

🌬️ Inhalation: Add a few drops of Tea Tree essential oil to a bowl of hot water, inhale for soothing respiratory relief.

💨 In Diffusion: Use a diffuser to purify the air of microbes and create a soothing atmosphere with its refreshing scent.

People with skin conditions such as eczema should also not apply this pure essential oil to the skin, as it could aggravate their condition. However, diluted in a vegetable oil, it can be of great help against this problem.