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Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

        Homemade Soap

 

 

Body Odor

Tea tree oil homemade soap can help beat body odor. Offensive body odor is caused by bacteria on the skin and clothes, according to the Health Services at Columbia University. Antibacterial soaps can help resolve body odor, as can tea tree oil soap, which is antimicrobial. Bathing regularly with tea tree oil soap can diminish the bacteria that lead to body odor. The tea tree oil homemade soap also has a fresh, invigorating, clean scent, according to The Body Shop, a leading purveyor of natural body care products. Liquid tea tree oil homemade soap can also be used as a shampoo as well as for adding a fresh scent to laundry.

Acne

Tea tree oil homemade soap can clear up acne, helping to create naturally glowing smooth skin. Tea tree oil helps control blemishes without being overly drying for the skin. As a natural antiseptic, tea tree oil homemade soap helps heal acne and other skin ailments. Tea tree oil reduces bacteria and inflammation, improving the appearance of mild to moderate acne with fewer side effects---such as stinging, burning and dryness---than those caused by commercial benzoyl peroxide acne preparations.

Infections

Antiseptic

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic that helps heal cuts and bruises and is also effective against more serious infections, states the organic soap manufacturer Dr. Bronner's website. According to the Wisconsin State Division of Public Health Guidelines for Clinical Management and Control of Transmission of Community-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, or CA-MRSA, daily bathing or showering with tea tree oil body products and shampoo is an effective method of decolonizing a person carrying CA-MRSA. The Wisconsin Division of Public Health further notes that treatment with tea tree oil products has the benefit of being less harsh on patients' skin than chemically based antibacterial agents.

Effects

Tea tree oil imparted to the skin through soap can aid in treatment of skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, and cuts and bruises.

Potential

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic, making tea tree soap a combined cleanser and medication for those who do not wish to use synthetic or chemical treatments for skin problems.

Considerations

Some may suffer allergic reactions to the tea tree oil used in tea tree soap. These rashes only improve by discontinuing use of the soap, making the benefits of tea tree homemade soap nonexistent for those people.

Versatility

Tea tree oil homemade soap can be used as shampoo, face wash, hand and body soap, laundry soap and shaving lather.

 

 

Oil from the tea tree, known by the botanical name Melaleuca alternifolia, has antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. The tree grows wild in Australia, and is now cultivated extensively as a consumer product ingredient. Tea tree oil should never be consumed internally, as it is a component of liquid or bar soap for external use. Tea tree oil imparts a crisp, clean scent and soothes the skin with its natural healing properties.

Oil from the tea tree, known by the botanical name Melaleuca alternifolia, has antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. The tree grows wild in Australia, and is now cultivated extensively as a consumer product ingredient. Tea tree oil should never be consumed internally, as it is a component of liquid or bar soap for external use. Tea tree oil imparts a crisp, clean scent and soothes the skin with its natural healing properties

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