Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract & Oil (Tea Tree)

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has many benefits for the skin. It is used to treat conditions and symptoms that affect skin, nails, and hair. Commonly found in cosmetics and topical medicines. It’s also a natural sunscreen and fights infections and burns. Grows in India, Australia and etc.
 
Benefits...
Tea tree oil is probably best known for its antibacterial activity and has ability to damage the cell walls of bacteria. It may help quell inflammation due to its high concentration of terpinen-4-ol, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties. In humans, topically applied tea tree oil reduces swelling in histamine-induced skin inflammation more effectively than paraffin oil. Tea tree oil highlights its ability to kill a range of yeasts and fungi. For example Candida albicans, a type of yeast which commonly affects the skin, genitals, throat, and mouth. Some studies show that tea tree oil can help treat certain viruses. Tea tree fights acne and is used in Ayurveda. Tea tree oil can be effective in suppressing allergic contact dermatitis than other treatments. Can be used to soothe cradle cap on an infant’s scalp. People with dandruff who use tea tree oil product daily show significant improvements as well as in the levels of itchiness and greasiness.