Pure Tea Tree Oil Uses

Pure tea tree oil is available from some shops but it may not be the best product to use directly on your skin. If you suffer from acne for example, using any oil including this one can make the condition worse as it can cause the pores to clog. What you need to purchase is the very best quality tea tree oil in a gel, which contains the same antibacterial agents but in a formula best suited for your skin condition.

Alternatively, you could try a home remedy. Try combining tea tree oil with a carrier oil such as grape seed. You should use double the quantity of grape seed to the amount used of the other oil. You can rub this lotion into your skin every morning and evening after you have completed your usual cleansing routine. This will help to fight infection and hopefully clear the blackheads or whiteheads associated with acne. If you wear makeup, make sure it is not oil based as you will undo all your hard work. You can buy special make up suitable for your skin condition which may also include tree oil as one of the ingredients.

You can also use tea tree oil to help treat various hair problems including dandruff. Studies have shown it is very effective in treating mild to moderate dandruff. You can buy specially prepared shampoo or alternatively add a couple of drops of oil to your favorite shampoo. Just make sure it isn't your current hair products that are causing the dandruff in the first place.

Tea tree oil has other uses around the home. It can help reduce swelling and itching from insect bites as well as fighting off any potential infection these pests may have carried.

It can also be used to help keep your home clean. Add a couple of drops to some hot water and use to clean your work surfaces. It will leave them disinfected but safe to use in food preparation.

If you have a baby, you can use tea tree oil in your diaper cream to help prevent diaper rash. Be careful though as some children can have allergic reactions so always do a skin patch test first. Also only use very small quantities and never use this oil neat on a child's skin.

If you use cloth diapers and soak them while waiting to accumulate a load for either a laundry service or home wash, you can try adding a couple of drops of oil to the wash pail to help keep bacteria under control and thus prevent infection.

Tea tree oil has a number of uses in the home and should be an integral part of your medicine chest. It hasn't been called the miracle oil for nothing.