Tea Tree - Essential Oil

DESCRIPTION

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Tea Tree Essential Oil is used in a wide-range of cosmetic like body lotions, moisturizers, shampoo and conditioners, facial cleansers, mouth washes, and hand and foot sprays or powders. Tea Tree oil is believed to have antibacterial properties but should be used with precaution when applying topically to the skin. Tea Tree oil is a popular ingredient used in a wide-range of household cleaning products as well.

Tea Tree Oil is known for its powerful benefits and abundant uses that extend into natural skin care, hair care, and holistic medicine. It is commonly used on its own in a separate step in skin care and aromatherapy, but it can also add odorous and beautifying benefits to oils, gels, lotions, soaps, shampoos, and sprays. 

Used in aromatherapy, the fragrance of Tea Tree Essential Oil is inhaled and scent receptors in the brain’s emotional powerhouse process the smell as calming, allowing the brain and body to relax. Similarly, a few drops smoothed onto a pillow may promote faster onset of deeper sleep by reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality.

Tea Tree Oil can be used in household cleaning products such as laundry soaps, hand soaps, polishes, air fresheners, and insect repellents. It eliminates mold and harmful bacteria on surfaces such as shower curtains and dishwashers, and when it is diffused it works the same way in the air. The fresh, slightly medicinal, camphor-like scent of this oil has been likened to the fragrance of Eucalyptus, and when used for aromatherapy purposes, it is known to reduce feelings of stress, fatigue, and brain fog.

BLENDS WELL WITH

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Lemon, Orange, Tangerine, Lavender, Pine, Peppermint, Eucalyptus

MORE INFORMATION

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• Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
  
• Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
• Country of Origin: South Africa (Subject to Change)
• Main Constituents: α-pinene, β-pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, α-Phellandrene, α-Terpinene, Limonene, 1,8-cineole, gamma-Terpinene, p-Cymene, Terpinolene, Linalool, Terpinen-4-ol and α-Terpineol
  

SAFETY 

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As per NAHA guidelines, Fizz Fairy Krazycolours does not recommend the ingestion of essential oils.  In some cases, people who have ingested Tea Tree Essential Oil have reportedly experienced rashes, confusion, unsteadiness, inability to walk and, in some severe cases, prolonged unconsciousness. Pregnant and nursing women are particularly cautioned to avoid using the essential oil without medical guidance.

Tea Tree Oil must never be used near the eyes, inner nose, or on any other particularly sensitive areas of skin. Once applied topically, sun exposure must be avoided, as the oil can sensitize the skin to UV rays. If Tea Tree Essential Oil is combined with Lavender Essential Oil, the topical application of this blend might potentially be unsafe for pre-pubescent boys, due to the potential of these oils to disrupt hormones in the male body. It is unknown whether it is safe for pre-pubescent girls to use these oils.

When applied topically, Tea Tree Oil should ideally be used in dilution, as using the oil directly or in high concentrations can potentially cause skin irritation; it provides a cooling sensation similar to that of Menthol, which can make the skin feel as though it is burning. If individuals decide to use the oil “neat” – that is without first diluting it – it is recommended that no more than three drops be used directly on the skin. Individuals that suffer from acne-prone skin could sometimes experience dryness, itching, stinging, redness, and burning if the oil is applied topically. A skin test is recommended prior to use.