Tea tree essential oil (Oleum Melaleucae alternifoliae)

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Essential oil producing country: Australia.

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Raw material: tea tree essential oil is produced from Australian tea tree (Melaleusa alternifolia) leaves and young shoots by steam distillation.

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Main chemical components: terminen-4-ol, cineole, cymol, termineol, pinene.

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Properties

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• removes skin inflammation, swelling, redness and itching;
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• normalizes sweating and secretion of sebaceous glands;
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• strengthens hair, removes dandruff;
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• deodorant.
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It is recommended to use as an auxiliary means:

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- for blackheads, care of skin prone to inflammation, reduction of fat and sweat gland secretions;

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- to strengthen hair and stimulate its growth, to remove dandruff;

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- for itching and burning of the skin after insect bites; to remove, repel mosquitoes and mosquitoes.

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METHODS OF EXTERNAL USE

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SUPPLEMENT OF COSMETICS

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Mix 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil with 10-15 g (ml) of the base (cream, gel, mask, lotion, etc.)

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In case of severe hair loss - mix 30 drops of oil with 300 ml of shampoo. Rub your hair at least 3 times a week.

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BATHROOMS

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4-5 drops of tea tree essential oil or this oil, mixed in equal parts with essential oils of chamomile, eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, after mixing in advance with a tablespoon of emulsifier (milk, honey, sea or table salt), add to a full cup of water (37- 38oC) bath. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes.

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AROMASIZATION OF THE PREMISES

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Add 4-5 drops of tea tree essential oil or the same amount of this oil mixture (1:1) with lemon or lavender essential oils to the water in the aroma lamp and

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to light up a candle. The smell will spread in the room. If there is no lamp, you can moisten a napkin with oil or put it in a cup of hot water and place it on a working radiator. It is especially suitable for renovating premises and regulating emotional state. Duration of procedures 15-30 min. 1-2 drops of tea tree essential oil are enough for children's rooms.

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Contraindications:

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• individual intolerance of essential oil components
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• use with caution during the first 4 months of pregnancy
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• do not use for children under 5 years of age, and for older people, procedures are carried out taking into account their age
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Interaction with other oils: tea tree oil works well with lavender, lemon, mint, rosemary, chamomile, and eucalyptus oils.

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Allergic reactions are possible when using essential oils, so it is necessary to perform a tolerance test for the oil used .

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Tests for individual sensitivity to essential oil

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• breathing - put 1-2 drops of essential oil on a piece of cotton wool and inhale the aroma of the oil 7-10 times. If no discomfort is felt within 4-5 minutes, respiratory spasms, cough, shortness of breath, dizziness do not appear, then that aromatic compound can be used in an aromatic lamp or for inhalation.
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• skin - apply an aromatic mixture (1 drop of essential oil to 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil) with a piece of cotton wool on a patch of skin on the inner side of the forearm, the bend of the wrist or elbow, behind the ear or in the area of ​​the sternum. If no signs of skin irritation (redness, itching) appear within 12 hours, then that essential oil can be used on the skin  procedures.
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Shelf life: 3 years.

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Storage conditions : essential oils are stored in tightly closed dark glass vials, at room temperature, out of the reach of children. Protect from direct sunlight.

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Handle: 10 ml

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Non-prescription.