The New Zealand manuka tree is a member of the tea tree family, which found its way over to Aotearoa many centuries ago from its native homeland of Australia. Over the years, the Manuka has developed its own unique properties which sets it apart from other tea trees.

Manuka contains active compounds that are a topical antibacterial with a softer scent. The tea tree shares these properties to a lesser extent and has a stronger scent making it better as an insect repellent and air deodoriser.

How to use Manuka and Tea Tree Oils

The essential oils of Manuka and Tea Tree are potent, so it’s best to dilute them before using directly on the skin. You can do that with water or a Carrier Oil. They can be added to candles, as a disinfectant in cleaning products, or into Diffusers & Vaporisers to release the volatile oils into the atmosphere to purify the air, ward off bugs, and support clear breathing. Manuka and tea tree oil uses are many.

The benefits of Manuka and Tea Tree Oils

• To support skin after a graze or encounter with a bug, use a cotton bud with a drop of oil to clean the area.
• Both manuka and tea tree oil can be used to support blemish prone skin – see The complete guide to teen problem skin for some extra tips.
• Support the natural rejuvenation process of skin with a drop of manuka oil added to a carrier oil, or cream.
• Mixed with a carrier oil, tea tree oil can be a warming comfort to joints and muscles.
• Choose Manuka and Tea Tree Oils when you are looking to support health concerns. affecting the skin of your feet, toes, and nails. Just add a few drops to a warm foot bath.
• Purify the air at home or at the office, see our extensive range of Oils for Immune Health for support for the whole family.

The best Manuka & Tea Tree Oil brands

HealthPost carries a wide range of Essential Oils, essential oil blends, and accessories to enable you to make the most of these versatile and fragrant products.

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