Botanical name
Melaleuca alternifolia

Extraction
Steam distilled

Plant Part
Whole plant

Aromatic description
Strong medicinal aroma with fresh, herbal tones
Aromatic olfactive family
Top Note

Blends well with
Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Rosemary.

Emotional & spiritual benefits
Tea Tree is a refreshing and revitalising essential oil that truly awakens the senses. It can be useful after a surprise or shock to bring you back to the present. Its medicinal characteristic cleanses the atmosphere and is strongly reminiscent of the Australian bush, which promotes feelings of nostalgia for locals.

Cosmetic benefits
Whilst not a traditional aroma for skincare products, Tea Tree provides superior skin cleansing benefits. It can be useful for normal, oily or combination skin types. Its antiseptic properties help to clear spots, blemishes and may assist with skin infections. It is a popular natural remedy for flaky feet and scalps. It is often included in natural essential oil first aid kits for minor wounds and infections.

Formulation types
Tea Tree is particularly useful for teenage skin preparations including cleansers, toners and light moisturisers. It can be used for spot treatments, healing balms and salves, soaps, handwashes, foot powders and scalp tonics. In essential oil blending, Tea Tree is usually used for its Australiana scent.

% Use in formulation
See our Essential Oil Safety Guide for more information.

Precautions/contraindications
May cause irritation on sensitive areas of the skin.

Recipes & Applications

• Breath of Fresh Air Essential Oil Blend
• For fungal feet, add 8-10 drops with a handful of Epsom Salts to a foot spa or bucket and soak feet nightly. Dry well before putting shoes/socks back on.
• Add 1mL Tea tree oil to 100mL of Coconut oil and massage into the scalp for dandruff. Leave for at least 15 minutes then wash out with gentle haircare products.
• For a simple pimple treatment, add one drop of Tea Tree oil to a bowl of water and splash on the face, before hydrating with a light moisturiser.

Disclaimer
Suggested recipes are provided as examples only. Whilst all care has been taken in creating these examples, Sage Cosmetic Coaching accepts no responsibility relating to the manufacture of products. Any responsibility for the performance, efficacy and stability of the product lies with the manufacturer.