The Miracles of Tea Tree Oil

 You may have heard there are Seven Wonders of the World, but it's our pleasure to tell you that there are actually eight. Unbeknownst to many, there’s a complex marvel wonder from the land down under called Melaleuca alternifolia oil... or simply known as Tea Tree Oil.

 

This Aussie essential oil is nature’s skin saver due to its remarkable multitude of qualities, such as antibacterial, antiseptic and fungicide features. Top koala-ty, some would say.

 

Tea tree oil is a great natural replacement if you’re looking to substitute many of your skincare and household products for a one-stop simple solution. If you’ve always fancied trying a little bit of fun from down under, but are unsure where to start, here are our top five favourite uses for tea tree oil that will have you kangaroo-hopping for joy:

 

  1. Clean cuts and heal burns

Let’s face it, accidents can happen. Whether you’ve carelessly put a shrimp on the barbie or have been bitten by one of mother nature’s critters; burns, bites and cuts are easy to come by, and with tea tree oil they can be no hassle to heal. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that will help reduce swelling and pain when applied to the affected skin.

 

  1. Mould Cleaner

Wet towels, soaked budgie smugglers and a damp room are all recipes to a mouldy disaster. The only thing worse than finding mould in your home is having to clean it. Mould can spread quickly and in large quantities it can be damaging. Instead of rushing to the shops for a chemical fix, you can naturally treat the mould-infected area by applying a mixture of water and tea tree oil.

 

  1. Acne treatment

We’ve all been there, planned the perfect night out to end all night outs, but we’ve woken up with a sudden almighty skin break out. Crikey! Acne is usually seen as puberty problem, however some people continue to battle with acne much later their adulthood. Tea tree oil can help to unclog oily glands, fight against bacteria on the skin and is an effective way to regulate your skin’s natural oil production. For an overnight quick fix, use tea tree oil to restore your skin in time for your event.

 

  1. Maintaining healthy hair

Picture the scene; it’s a crisp winter evening and you’re with a loved one that considers you to be his dream ‘Shelia’. It’s date night and as you arrive at a candlelit restaurant for dinner, the waiter takes your coat from behind and dusts off your shoulders.

He asks, “Has it been snowing?”.

 

It hasn’t.

 

You have dandruff.

 

No fear, tea tree oil is here. You can provide your hair with a natural dandruff treatment by mixing tea tree oil with coconut oil and massaging into the scalp. The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil will help solve your dandruff issues and you can enjoy your romantic evening with no worries.

 

  1. Oral health

A night of too many martinis can leave you with breath harsher than a flaming galah. But worry not, you can banish bad breath by making your own natural mouthwash. All it needs is some boiling hot water and a few drops of tea tree oil.  When the solution is cool, use it as a mouthwash to maintain your oral healthcare.

 

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So, don’t fear and tree your luck at using this oil. We know what you’re thinking... “Aussie what you did there”, but really, tea tree oil should be a staple item in your household. And luckily, you can pick some up right here.