Casa de Lorenzo Castile Soaps, Oils and Essential Oils

Product Name: Tea Tree Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Part of Plant Used: Leaves

Restrictions: Ingestion of Essential Oil, High concentrations on skin

Our Tea Tree Essential Oil is extracted via distillation from the leaves of the Tea Tree. Found mostly in Australia, it is a plant known by its natives to possess astounding antibacterial properties. From traditional medicine comes a variety of uses for the plant and its extracts and countless of scientific studies prove its efficacy against bacteria, viruses and fungi.

The Tea Tree Essential Oil is an effective antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal agent capable of dealing with a wide variety of infections. Mixed with carrier oils, it can be used on pimples, acne and blackheads. When diffused in the air, it is a great sanitizer in helping prevent common respiratory illnesses, as well as boosting the immune system of people exposed to it. Put it on common fungal infections of the skin and nails, one can see fast improvement and results.

Some may say the scent of the Tea Tree Essential Oil isn't very appealing. This can be combined with other essential oils to make the scent blend better. Lavender is a primary choice to mix, but other minty and citrus essential oils can work as well in the right proportions.