Wednesday 16 September 2015

Top 5 Beauty Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is an essential oil with a fresh scent similar to eucalyptus and a colour that ranges from pale yellow to nearly colorless and clear. The oil is toxic when taken by mouth but it is widely used in low concentrations in beauty products and useful for treating a wide variety of health conditions due to it’s antiseptic, anti-bacterial and astringent properties.

Tea tree oil uses are numerous: making homemade cleaning products, diffusing it in the air to kill mold, applying it topically to heal skin issues and taking it internally to treat viral infections. It’s becoming an increasingly popular active ingredient in a variety of household and cosmetic products, including face wash, shampoos, massage oils, skin and nail creams and laundry detergents.      

Helps treat sunburns 

The anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil, when combined with those of aloe vera works magic on sun burns. Mix together two tsp of aloe vera gel and two drops of tea tree oil and apply on affected area. You will immediately notice a tingling cooling sensation. It relieves the skin of all redness and irritation.

Healthy Skin

Tea tree oil can be effective in reducing blemishes, dark spots, pimple outburst etc. Dab a few drops over the affected areas on the skin and use it regularly to work its wonder. Use it as a makeup remover, this is a lot better and a natural alternative, rather than harsh chemicals.

Hair growth

A few drops of tea oil, mixed with a carrier oil (olive oil, coconut oil or sweet almond oil) massaged into your scalp will unclog the hair follicles, nourish the roots and help to induce hair growth.

Reduces Acne

You must have seen various anti-acne skin creams and face washes which contain tea tree extracts. Studies have shown that tea tree oil is just as effective as benzoly peroxide, to reduce acne. It is a natural alternative treatment for curing acne,

Dry scalp

Mix some Tea Tree oil with a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, olive oil, coconut oil or sweet almond oil and massage gently into the hair and scalp; leave for about half an hour before washing out. Oils will moisturise and nourish your scalp and clear any blockages in the pores.

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