Australian Tea Tree Oil Acne Treatment Benefits, Skin Condition Treatment Uses and Side Effects

The leaf of the tea, or ti, tree has a long history of beneficial use by the indigenous people of Australia. Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of its leaves.

The aroma of the distilled oil from an Australian tea tree is warm, spicy, medicinal and volatile. Thus, it is sometimes used to scent spicy colognes and aftershaves.

Ti tree oil blends well with lavender, rosemary and nutmeg oils. And it’s aromatherapy benefits include cleansing, purifying and uplifting.

Australian tea tree oil is reported to have antiseptic properties and has been used traditionally to prevent and treat skin infections and conditions, such as:

Numerous laboratory studies have demonstrated benefiting antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil. However, there is a lack of definitive evidence for using tea tree oil as treatment for any of these conditions.

When applied to the skin, tea tree oil is can be mildly irritating and has been associated with the development of allergic contact dermatitis, which may cause:

Rub a tiny bit on your skin to discover your skin’s reaction. If you have a pre-existing skin condition, such as eczema or severe acne, be extra careful.

Ingesting tea tree oil has the potential to cause side effects, like:

Tea tree oil is highly concentrated, and should be used topically sparingly.

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