2015-12-02
Joybynature.com Team
Dec
02

 

Almost every product on the shelf in the cosmetics and skin care departments boast of tea tree oil content in some way or the other. All the lotions, face washes, skin creams and other skin care products are using tea tree oil to their advantage to help give you beautiful and blemish free skin.

But why is tea tree oil suddenly so popular? Well tea tree oil has a number of benefits not just in skin care, but for a variety of reasons. Care to find out? Read on and you too can boast about a wide knowledge about the benefits of tea tree oil soon enough.

  1. Heals The Skin

Tea tree oil is very effective in treating scars, blemishes, acne and sudden outbreaks on the skin. Just a few drops of this wondrous oil can make your skin free from all the unsightly marks that you have trying to get rid of for weeks. Tea tree oil is also effective in removing dark spots and making your skin glow with its natural complexion. Just take a few drops of tea tree essential oil on a ball of cotton and apply it to the affected area. Do this daily for a couple of days till you find the spots reducing.

  1. Sooths Cuts And Burns From Shaving

We are all too familiar with the post-shaving razor burn on the skin. Along with this, if you have an in growth the pain is enough to keep you squealing for a while. But tea tree oil can help with this discomfort. Since it has antiseptic properties, it can also treat the infections that are caused due to the razor or nicks and cuts on the skin. Just dab on some tea tree oil on the area of the skin that is burning and let it sit till it cools down and the pain ebbs away.

  1. Encourages Hair Growth

The stimulating properties of tea tree oil help to encourage healthy hair growth. If you find that your hair is thinning or breaking easily, mix a few drops of tea tree oil with olive oil and apply it to the scalp and massage it into the roots. Tea tree oil helps to unclog the blocked hair follicles which are preventing the growth of new hair and causing your mane to thin. But remember to mix tea tree oil with another base as it can be too strong for direct application to the scalp. Massage your scalp with this mix twice a week and you will see great results soon enough. The refreshing and tingling feeling from the oil also makes for a soothing head massage.

  1. Foot Infections And Athletes Foot

Due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, tea tree oil is good for treating skin infections. Athletes foots is a common problem caused due to the development of fungus. Other bacterial infections are also prone to affect areas of the foot such as the toe nails or between the toes. If you have such a problem, then massage some tea tree oil onto the area and let the skin breathe. You will notice that the infection will clear up in a few days.

  1. Removes Blackheads

Tea tree oil is an excellent remedy for blackhead treatment. You can use it in a variety of ways if your skin is prone to blackheads. Try using it in face masks, for cleansing the skin and even while bathing to see the marvelous effects. To prepare your own black head removing face scrub at home, mix some sugar and olive oil in a bowl and add a few drops of tea tree oil. You can also add a spoonful of honey for its moisturizing effect. Scrub your skin with this twice a week to see a noticeable reduction in blackheads. You can even add tea tree oil to your homemade face packs of sandalwood or turmeric and apply it to the face once a week. To cleanse your skin with tea tree oil, prepare your own skin cleanser by mixing baby oil or cream with vitamin E oil and a few drops of tea tree oil. This can have an amazing effect on the quality of your skin.

Are you already racing to buy a bottle of tea tree oil? Well you should. It can really be helpful in those emergency skin care sessions.

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