Essential Oil Spotlight: Tea Tree

Tea Tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

Distillation Method: Steam distillation

Aromatic Description: Herbaceous, green, and leathery

Plant Part: Leaves

Known for its topical cleansing and purifying properties, Tea Tree offers a unique and refreshing essential oil experience. It contains over 90 different chemical compounds, which provide a variety of natural benefits.

Our Tea Tree essential oil is sourced from Kenya and Australia. In fact, indigenous people in Australia have been using tea tree leaves to soothe the skin for centuries. You’ll love having this cleansing powerhouse in your home.

Fun Fact: It takes approximately three pounds of tea tree leaves to produce 15 mL of Tea Tree essential oil.*

How to Use:

Topical

+ For occasional skin irritations, apply one to two drops to an affected area.

+ Combine one to two drops with your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties or apply to the skin after shaving.

+ Apply to the fingernails and toenails after showering to purify and keep the nails looking healthy.

Aromatic

+ Diffuse to refresh your living space.

+ Apply to the pulse points to carry a clean fragrance with you throughout the day.

* Varies by season, region, year, and other variables.