Tea tree oil possesses antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties that kill several common bacteria. Tea tree oil works as a great accompaniment with coconut oil and jojoba oil. As a skin treatment, tea tree oil soothes and relieves dry and itchy skin, can reduce dark spots and blackheads and contribute as a treatment for acne. With its nice smell, it controls body odor. As a hair treatment, tea tree oil helps in hair growth and reduces dandruff. It also helps treat dry scalp. As a nail treatment, tea tree oil helps hydrating the nails and cuticles. Tea tree oil is also known to act as a natural bug repellant. For aromatherapy treatment you can place a few drops of tea tree oil in a room diffuser with water to help you relax.
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Nail treatment: add two drops of tea tree oil into a carrier oil or water and apply it to your nail and cuticle.
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Aromatherapy treatment: you can place a few drops of tea tree oil in a room diffuser with water to help you relax.
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Hair treatment: mix a few drops of tea tree oil into regular shampoo and wash hair as normal.
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Skin treatment: mix 1 or 2 drops of tea tree oil with 12 drops of a carrier oil (coconut oil, jojoba oil or almond oil) For the face, add 4 drops of tea tree oil to a half cup of water. Apply to the face with a cotton pad once daily.