Tea tree oil is an oil which is rich in not only skin related nutrients but also proved to be good for many other health issues.
What Is Tea Tree Oil?
Tea tree oil is an oil natively found from a tree in Australia. It is made by steaming the leaves of that particular tree. Tea tree oil is not only the essential oil, but the products made from it ranges in benefits.
You might have seen creams with tea tree oils and tea tree toner for skin. It has been used in beauty products from long ago. Even the use of this oil is not new but modified only.
The old people of Australia centuries ago used to use it as an antiseptic. It was believed to be good to kill germs. But now, it not only kills germs but also make the skin and hair better in many senses.
The steaming is done as a chemical process by going through some major steps. It is then packed in bottles and sell in the market at different rates.
Tea tree oil is not a new product to use. Its use has been going on since the existence of mankind. But people got to know about it a few decades ago. After the research started on this product, the products made from it also increased in range.
Moreover, this oil offers benefits as well as a few considerations to be taken before and after its use. Tea tree oil carries deep chemistry in it, that is why can show different results on different faces.
If you are unsure about your skin type and how it is reacting on your face. You can consult any dermatologist and skin specialist of you to let you guide whether to use it or not.
Safety Related Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has given us many reasons to love it. But it does not go like this for everyone. It can give unwanted results on different peoples’ skin. To test whether it is good for you or not, you may
- Test it by applying on a little part of your skin.
- Know about your skin type. It can cause rash on the sensitive skin.
- Tea tree oil should not be ingested in any case.
Moreover, it is not shown by studies that it can be used in pregnancy. No research supports its use when a woman is pregnant. Moreover, a breastfeeding mother should also consult her doctor before using it.
Though it is believed that it can treat many fungal diseases like athlete’s foot or other skin diseases. But it also is not supported by any research by science. Moreover, it is also confusion that it can also treat mite infections and other nails fungus infections.
The tropical skin treatments can be done to treat skin diseases. But it is not said that it can treat insect infections. Moreover, if it is swallowed it can cause breathing problems. A person can also get breathing problems or coma if it is ingested.
Tea Tree Oil for Your Face
Tea tree oil has got many skin benefits. It has many benefits when it comes to brighten up the face and clean the skin. Tea tree oil is also used to shed the cells which are not alive. The dead cells on the skin stop the skin to nourish.
The oil makes the skin to be dead cells free and make the skin look fresh and smooth. In the bottle of this oil, the concentration of pure tea tree oil is almost about 5%. Because it is very intense to be used raw. It is done to neutralize the adverse effects of this oil.
It is widely used as a germ killer for skin. Moreover, it is also used worldwide to keep yourself detoxified. It happens if you add a few drops of this oil in the bathtub and take shower.
You can make many face masks by adding tea tree oil in it with other oils and aloe vera gel. Make skin masks by adding rose water, aloe vera gel, and a few drops let us say 4-5 drops of tea tree oil in a bowl and mix them well.
Add the mixture liquid in the bottle and save it for future use. Use this mask once or twice a week by applying it on the face and let it dry. Wash your face after the mask gets dry. You can moisturize the skin after using this mask.
The combination of aloe vera and tea tree oil is a best combination to use on skin. Moreover, you may also find aloe vera cleanser in the market. This can be a useful product to cleanse your skin first. You can add tea tree oil in aloe vera cleanser too.
