Tea tree oil is a natural oil with a thousand and one virtues. If it acts as antiseptic, it is not a coincidence. Indeed, tea tree oil is able to cure a large number of diseases, especially skin infections, or oral problems ...
The therapeutic properties of tea tree oil are numerous. But the ones we remember the most are those related to health! Discover all types of infections that tea tree oil combats or relieves:
Infections and cuts:
Skin infections sometimes cause painful red patches on our body. Thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, tea tree oil effectively treats infections and cuts and even makes them disappear ...
To treat your wound, simply clean it with a little water (about a tablespoon) mixed with tea tree essential oil (about 6 drops).
Acne:
Tea tree oil also helps treat acne effectively, thanks to its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Moreover, recent research has shown that this oil can not only prevent the proliferation of microbes and skin infections such as acne, but also the proliferation of skin tumors!
To get rid of your acne pimples, simply mix a few drops of tea tree essential oil (about 5) with two tablespoons of honey. Apply the famous mixture on your acne pimples before falling asleep. Continue to apply the mixture daily until your acne disappears.
Eczema and psoriasis:
Although eczema and psoriasis are different skin conditions, their common symptom is painful dryness of the skin, often accompanied by severe itching. Tea tree oil will surely soothe your itching and soften your dry patches. Just mix a few drops of this oil with a little olive oil (1 tablespoon) and apply the mixture several times a day using a cotton pad.
Gingivitis:
Inflammation of the gums, also known as gingivitis, is often caused by the presence of plaque. While some of them can be eliminated by a simple brushing of teeth regular, others on the other hand have more difficult to leave and are especially, more painful.
Thanks to its fungicidal and anti-inflammatory properties, tea tree oil relieves your gingival inflammation and also reduces the accumulation of dental plaque! It overcomes the bacteria present in your mouth and even strengthens your gum!
Hair or scalp:
Tea tree essential oil cleanses the scalp and regulates the production of sebum. It also helps fight against dandruff in addition to limiting hair loss. Just add a few drops of this oil to its usual shampoo (about 20 drops per 100 ml of shampoo) or use it in a local application, during a head massage, mixed with a vegetable oil (oil of jojoba or coconut oil for example).