What Is Tea Tree Oil And Why Is It Good For Skin?

Tea tree oil is an ingredient that pops up in many skincare and beauty products, but what is it and why is it good for us?

Let’s start with the basics. Tea tree oil comes from the tea tree – nothing revolutionary there. This is a plant that’s native to Australia and the oil is extracted by steaming its leaves. It is also known as melaleuca oil. 

Tea tree oil has many properties that make it particularly suitable for natural skincare products, which is why we use it in some of our soaps. The main reason why tea tree oil is such a popular skincare ingredient is that it’s antibacterial. 

This means it cleanses the skin and can be particularly helpful for those who have a more oily complexion. 

What’s more, tea tree oil also has anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it’s known to soothe conditions such as eczema and acne. It can not only help reduce redness and swelling, but can also calm itchiness, making it a helpful ingredient to look out for if you have sensitive skin that suffers from issues like eczema. 

Tea tree oil can also be used on your scalp to alleviate dry skin there. In doing so, it can prevent dandruff too. 

However, it’s important to note that it’s not advisable to apply essential oils like tea tree directly to your skin. Doing so can do more harm than good. This is why we blend oils like tea tree into our soaps, which act as a carrier for the potent essential oil allowing you to get all the benefits of it without any issues. 

Tea tree oil is a bit of a superstar when it comes to skincare, provided it’s used in the right way. Rather than risking getting the quantity wrong by using the oil directly, take advantage of natural skincare products where it’s blended in for all the benefit and none of the hassle.