Not sure about how to use tea tree oil (TTO)? Well, it is a pretty versatile plant. While there are a multitude of uses, from sanitizing surfaces in your home….to diffusing to help alleviate colds, here are our Top 7 Tea Tree Oil Uses for the Skin.
1-ACNE
Teenagers are not the only sufferers. 20% of adults have active acne. For acne: Moisten a cotton ball with water. Add one drop of tea tree oil to the cotton ball and apply to breakout.
2-ATHLETE’S FOOT
Itchy and painful, this fungal infection thrives in warm, damp environments. Tea tree oil has antifungal properties. How to use: Add 3 drops of TTO to a moist cotton ball and wipe mixture on the infection. Throw away the cotton ball and wash hands after treatment.
3-BUG BITES
Don’t suffer from itchy bug bites. Before scratching, grab our TTO and add 3 drops to a moist cotton ball. Apply to bites. Swelling and itching will disappear.
4-CUTS AND SCRAPES
A cut is infected when you see a red, feverish area surrounding the wound. This is where TTO really shines. Applying 3 drops to a moist cotton ball and then swabbing the infected area will kill the bacteria causing the inflammation and promote healing.
5-DANDRUFF
If you suffer from dandruff, it is TTO to the rescue once again. Just apply two drops into your shampoo, massage into your scalp and leave in for 3-4 four minutes prior to rinsing.
6-SUNBURN
If you have baked in the sun too long, you may already know to moisturize with aloe vera. But, simply adding 2 drops of tea tree oil with about 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel will also help repair your skin.
7-TOENAIL FUNGUS
Given time and perseverance, TTO can beat stubborn toenail fungus. How to use: trim your nail back. Apply 3-5 drops to a cotton ball undiluted. Apply to your nail, getting under the tip as well as on top of the nail. You will need to repeat this process 2-3 times a day.
Dispose of the cotton ball and thoroughly wash and dry your hands after contact with the infected nail to avoid the fungus from spreading to your fingernails.
What makes a superior tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil is made up of about 100 different components. But there are two components that really make a superior oil.
The first component, terpinen-4-ol is responsible for killing bacteria and reducing inflammation. True Australian Tea Tree Oils must have a minimum of 35% of this compound. The higher the percentage the better. Anything above 40% is considered outstanding.
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he second component worth mentioning is the level of 1,8-cineole present in the oil. Cineole can be irritating to skin if levels are above 15%. So, the lower the percentage of cineole, the better. Anything below 5% is considered outstanding.
Emmi’s Essentials tea tree oil contains 42.6% terpinen 4-ol and 2.14% cineole levels.
Judging by the glowing reviews coming in from satisfied customers, this TTO works well. Here are just a few testimonials regarding the effectiveness of Emmi’s Essentials TTO on stubborn skin conditions.
Stephen L. was wowed by using our tea tree oil on toenail fungus:
Very high quality tea tree oil. I’ve been using another brand that costs almost as much, but with 1/2 the content (1 oz. bottle as compared to this 2 oz bottle). This stuff is amazing……….does the job on toenail fungus (but takes a couple of months to work) better than any other product I have tried.”
Phyllis J. Kennedy’s granddaughter had much success using our tea tree oil on acne:
….my 14 year old granddaughter was living with us for about 6 months. She started using it on her acne. It is truly amazing the results that I’ve seen on her face. She won’t go to bed without it. As a matter of fact, she and her mother moved out this last weekend and I looked for the bottle last night, so I could use it. Guess What???? It’s gone. She took it with her as part of her daily routine she couldn’t live without it. I think that says a lot.”
And finally, Michael had a case of foot fungus healed by our TTO:
I purchased a bottle of the Tea Tree Oil from Emmi’s Essentials to treat a recurring foot fungus. I put a drop or two on a cotton ball and applied it to the infected area twice a day; the fungus was dried up in 5 days. This was half the time of the crème that I received from my doctor. I was skeptical but it works, and it is cheaper than the prescription from the doctor. Great product.”
Emmi’s Essentials TTO is sold in a 2 oz. and 10 ml size in dark amber bottles to keep out
destructive UV rays. Each bottle comes with a built-in, self-dispensing dropper to heal one drop of healing aromatherapy at a time.
Also included with every purchase is the Tea Tree Essentials: Uses for Australian Tea Tree Oil eBook. The eBook is delivered to your inbox shortly following your purchase.
Tea tree oil is a must-have product for your household. Try it for that pesky skin ailment that is bugging you today. You will absolutely love it.