Tea Tree Essential Oil

Melaleuca alternifolia

Plant and Oil Description

Tea tree oil is a traditional medicine that is sourced from the tea tree plant native to Australia. The shrubs grow along streams and in swamps, producing delicate white, snowflake-like flowers. As a powerful antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, and antifungal, tea tree oil has found its way into many natural products on the shelves. Making your own concoctions ensures that you can control exactly what goes into the products you use on your body for safe, all-natural alternatives to commercial products. 

What’s it Good For?

1. Hand sanitizer – Always have hand sanitizer at your disposal with SenseLAB’s tea tree oil! Laboratory results have shown that tea tree oil is effective against common bacteria and viruses, including those that cause the common cold, pneumonia, and influenza. Dilute our tea tree oil with ethanol, aloe vera, fractionated coconut oil, and your favorite SenseLAB aromas for a moisturizing hand sanitizer that smells just the way you like it!
2. First aid – Disinfect minor wounds and help prevent infection with SenseLAB’s tea tree oil. Strong antiseptic properties make tree oil is a must-have for any first-aid kit. Dilute our tea tree oil with a carrier oil and apply regularly to the affected area.
3. Acne breakouts – Tea tree oil is a safe alternative to benzoyl peroxide, the leading anti-acne medication. Studies have shown that tea tree oil reduces the severity of acne and is just as effective as benzoyl peroxide. Simply dilute SenseLAB’s tea tree oil with water and apply with a cotton swab to spot-treat, or add to your regular facial wash.
4. Insect repellant – Store-bought insect repellents have chemical additives that can be harmful to your health. Using a natural insect repellent, like SenseLAB’s tea tree oil, is a safer alternative to chemical repellents. One study showed that tea tree oil was even more effective at keeping mosquitos at bay than DEET, the most common chemical insect repellent. Dilute with SenseLAB’s fractionated coconut oil and apply directly to skin to keep pests at bay. 
5. Deodorant – Sweat is the human body’s natural way of cooling down, but when combined with the bacteria that sticks to your skin, it can create unpleasant body odor. Tea tree oil breaks down the bacteria that causes body odor, and is safer than commercial products that can contain harmful ingredients such as aluminum, parabens, phthalates, and more. Dilute with water and, if desired, combine with any of SenseLAB’s fragrant essential oils to make your own deodorant.

How to Use It?

Dilute with ethanol, aloe vera, fractionated coconut oil to use as a hand sanitizer. Mix with a carrier oil and apply to shallow wounds to ward off infections. For acne, dilute with water and use as a spot-treatment or add to your regular facial wash. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil to use as a mosquito repellent. To make your own deodorant, simply dilute with water. Pairs well with aloe vera, helichrysum, peppermint, avocado, fractionated coconut, and eucalyptus oils. 

How it’s made?

It takes approximately 3 pounds of Tea Tree leaves to produce 10 ml of pure SenseLAB Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Tea Tree Essential Oil Physical Properties

Our carefully crafted Tea Tree Essential Oil is steam distilled from the striking, fragrant leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree growing wild in many parts of Australia. 

Origin: Australia

Parts used: Leaves

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Note classification: Top

Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Blend ideas of Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree blends well with Lemon, Rose Damascena, Hemp Seed, Frankincense, Lavender, Ginger, and Orange.

SenseLAB “Wonderland” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Tea Tree
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 3 drops Lemon
• 3 drops Lavender

SenseLAB “Clear the Air” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Tea Tree
• 3 drops Clove
• 1 drop Cinnamon

SenseLAB “Rainy Day” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Tea Tree
• 3 drops Eucalyptus
• 2 drops Rosemary

SenseLAB “Fresh Air” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Tea Tree
• 3 drops Orange
• 3 drops Cedarwood
• 3 drops Lavender

SenseLAB “Clean House” Signature Blend: 

• 5 drops Tea Tree
• 5 drops Eucalyptus
• 2 drops Rosemary
• 1 drop Peppermint

Cautions / Safe use

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.