Tea tree oil is made from the leaves of the tea tree, which is native to Australia. It is said Captain Cook brewed some leaves from the tree and thus named it the ‘tea’ tree.
Pure tea tree oil has many medicinal properties for topical use such as being antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. This practical oil is used in healing creams, aromatherapy and with beauty and personal care products - which you can browse in our selection above.
Tea tree oil has been used as a natural insect repellent, for soothing congestion with steam inhalation, in natural shampoos for scalp problems and also for the treatment of acne scars.
