Tea tree essential oil
Commonly known as: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (INCI), Tea Tree Essential Oil, Tea Tree Leaf Essential Oil.
Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam distillation.
Family: Myrtaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Leaves.
Cultivation area, origin: Native to Australia, now widespread in the United States, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, China and South Africa.
Blooming: From July to August.
Origin, provenance: South Africa.
Phytochemical composition: Terpinen-4-ol, alpha-pinene, sabinene, gamma-terpinene, 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), alpha-terpinene, paracymene, terpinolene, limonene, linalool, p-cymene, aromadendrene, terpineol, geraniol, citral.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid; Colour: Colourless to pale yellow; Scent: Woody, aromatic, terpenic.
Physical properties: Density = 0.885-0.906.
Concerns: Antioxidant, fragrant, anti-inflammatory, purifying, antibacterial, cleansing, toning, protective.
Effect: All skin typologies and especially combination to oily, blemish-prone and breakout-prone skin; All hair types and especially scalps with dandruff.
Details
Uses
Facial skincare(creams, serums, exfoliants, cleansing gels, masks, tinted care remover oils, mists);Body skincare(oils, milks, scrubs, hand and foot creams);Hair care(shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils, lotions);Hygiene(deodorants, solid soaps, shower gels, toothpaste, intimate toiletries).
Preservation
Store at room temperature, in a dry place, away from light and heat.
Contraindications and Precautions for Use
Potentially allergenic. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not suitable for children.Don’t use pure essential oils on your skin or on mucous membranes. Essential oils shouldn’t be applied around or in the eyes or ears.
Important: It’s best to test essential oils before using them (put two drops on the inside of your elbow and wait at least 24 hours to see if your skin reacts).