29 Life hacks, Uses and Benefits of Tea tree Oil YOU NEED TO KNOW!


29 life hacks, uses and benefitsTea tree oil
This super-healthy essential oil can be great for your health, and many of its uses are worth trying. Tea tree oil can improve how you look and feel, so let’s find out more about its numerous benefits.

1. Eczema

Tea tree oil can help soothe the itching, dry skin and rashes of eczema, while the antioxidant properties of the oil promote healing of the damaged skin.

For an Eczema lotion:

• Combine 1 tablespoon of coconut or rosehip oil, 10 drops of tea tree oil, and 10 drops of lavender oil in a clean glass jar. Massages onto the affected areas to help relieve itching and redness.

2. Warts

Terpinen-4 is a potent antimicrobial in tea tree oil, which helps to control viral growth by drying off the wart so it will fall off naturally.

Apply topically:

• Place a drop of pure tea tree oil directly on the wart, and cover with a bandage. Leave overnight, and then remove the bandage in the morning to clean the affected area. At night, repeat the process of adding the oil and using a clean bandage.

3. For Glowing Skin

Here’s two tea tree oil remedies to help your skin stay fresh and bring out that natural glow:

• After cleansing your face and drying, try this cleansing moisturizer: combine a pea-sized blob of pore-friendly moisturizer with 1 drop of tea tree oil. Massage this blend into your face, and it will hydrate your skin whilst protecting against blackheads.
4. Sinus and Congestion

Tea tree oil can destroy bad bacteria that cause colds, congestion and sinus infections. you can make a chest balm by rubbing almond oil mixed with 2-3 drops of tea tree oil on your chest.

5. Blackheads

Tea tree oil is great for drying out blackheads, and the oil penetrates deep into pores to disinfect and unclog them.

For a facial cleanser:

• Wet your face with warm water, and squeeze a small amount of oil-free cleanser into your hand. Add 1 drop of tea tree oil, and massage onto the face, working into a lather. Rinse with cool water, and use a non-pore-blocking moisturizer.

6. Acne
Tea tree oil is very effective at controlling acne because the terpenes in the oil help to kill the bacteria that can cause acne and inflammation. A study done on acne found that applying topical 5% tea tree oil was an effective treatment for mild to moderate acne.

A simple, homemade acne treatment can be made by mixing 2-3 drops of tea tree oil with 20 drops of witch hazel or water. Apply to acne with clean cotton swabs twice a day.
7. Scars

Acne can often leave scars that never disappear, and store bought scar reducing creams can contain harsh chemicals. Tea tree oil is a much more natural and cost-effective way to help with scar healing and lightening.

For daily scar healing remedies:

• Mix 1 drop of tea tree oil to ½ teaspoon of raw honey. Massage into the scarring and let it dry for at least 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
8. beard hair

Tea tree oil works as a moisturizer for controlling the oil in your hair and scalp. It hinders the development of strands and abstains from stopping up your hair follicles. The tea tree oil will purify your beard from pollution and make the beard hair soft and delicate.
9. Mold

Mold can cause health issues in a house, so prevent mold naturally by killing the mold causing fungus with tea tree oil.

Mold and mildew spray:

• Get an empty spray bottle and add 2 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil. Shake well, and spray on areas that have mold. Leave for a few minutes before wiping off. You can use this spray on shower curtains, the toiler, and in the dishwasher and washing machine.
10. Wounds

As tea tree oil has antiseptic properties, it’s great for treating wounds and preventing infections. Studies have shown that tea tree oil helps to activate white blood cells, which speeds up the healing process.

Antiseptic for cuts and scrapes:

• Clean the cut properly. Mix 1-2 drops of tea tree oil with 1 teaspoon on therapeutic grade tamanu oil, and apply to the wound. Cover with a bandage. Repeat 1-2 times daily until the wound scabs over.

11. Ticks

Tea tree oil can remove ticks on humans and animals in a safe and natural way.

Tick remover:

• Mix 2-3 drops of tea tree oil with 1-2 drops of a carrier oil such as almond oil and apply directly on the tick. Never use tea tree oil directly at high concentrations on your pets.
12. Athlete’s Foot

Research suggests that tea tree oil is a promising alternative to commercial antifungal medications for athlete’s foot.

Apply topically:

• Mix 5 drops of neem oil, almond, or coconut oil with 3-5 drops of tea tree oil on a cotton ball. Massage the affected areas with the ball and w

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