Tea tree oil, coming from the Melaleuca tree, has been recognized and used for its many benefits for ages. Today, people all over the world appreciate it as a remedy for several skin problems. Here are 7 incredible ways tea tree oil can help your skin:
1. Warts: Warts are pesky and rather common skin problems. Tea tree oil is known to battle the virus causing warts. Simply dab the oil on the wart. If you find it irritating, dilute it with water and keep applying daily until you see improvement.
2. Wrinkles: Want your skin to look fresh and young? Use tea tree oil! It fights wrinkles with its antioxidant properties, helping to slow down the breakdown of skin collagen, revealing healthier, younger-looking skin.
3. Tan: If you’re dealing with a sun tan, trust tea tree oil to help. Mash a tomato, mix in a teaspoon of jojoba oil and 4 drops of tea tree oil. Apply this mixture to the tanned area daily till the tan starts to fade.
4. Acne: Acne troubling you? Grab the tea tree oil! It has strong anti-microbial properties that effectively treat mild to moderate acne. So, save your hard-earned money and use tea tree oil for those stubborn acne breakouts.
5. Infections: Tea tree oil is good at healing skin infections and cuts, too. Mix two drops each of tea tree oil and lavender oil in joobab oil. Apply this on the infection or cut, cover it with a bandage, and repeat daily until you see healing.
6. Razor Burn Relief: Tea tree oil can also soothe razor burns. Just apply a little to the affected area after shaving. You can also mix a few drops of it with two teaspoons of witch hazel, then apply using a cotton ball.
7. Makeup Remover: Need a natural way to remove makeup? Use tea tree oil. Add 10 drops into a quarter cup of olive oil, soak a cotton ball in it and then sweep it over your face.
About Harvey: Harvey, a freelance writer and content strategist for top health and beauty product companies, resides in Stamford, UK, with his family and two golden retrievers. When not working, he enjoys winding down in a café by the River Welland.
