Ingredients Page - Tea Tree Oil
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On April 29th 1770 Captain James Cook and his maritime party from Britain landed the H.M.S. Endeavor in Botany Bay near what is today Sydney Australia. After landing the crew found a grove of trees with sticky, aromatic leaves which they used to make a spicy tea. What they didn’t know (yet) is that the Aborigines in northeastern New South Wales had been using tee tree as a healing herb for many generations.
Tea tree oil is a yellowish-green oil extracted from the melaleuca tree, an extremely hardy tree with needle-like leaves that is native to Australia and Tasmania. The oil is steam distilled from the tree's leaves and twigs. The Tea Tree is a very robust tree. It grows back quickly and is ready for cutting only two years after its’ previous harvest.
The aboriginal people of Australia have used Tea Tree for centuries. Tea tree oil also has a long history of use in aromatherapy. In 1933 the British Medical Journal recognized Tea Tree oil as a “powerful disinfectant, non-poisonous and non-irritating”. During World War Two, Tea Tree oil was highly valued by the military in the South Pacific. It was issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their war-time kit in order to treat tropical infections and infected wounds.
Tea tree oil is used to promote healing and reduce chances of scarring. Many skin problems such as warts, insect bites, rashes, cold sores and blisters can benefit with Tea Tree oil use. Tea Tree oil is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and fungicidal. This oil blends easily with the skin's oils and alters the chemical barriers of the skin thereby making it inhospitable for the growth of fungi and other organisms.
Yellowstone Bees adds Tea Tree oil to several of our natural body care products to enhance the healing effects of this natural essential oil.
- Mist your feet with a Tea Tree oil infused spray. A naturally deodorizing and cooling treat for hot, tired feet.
- Reduce the chance of scarring and promote healing by using a moisturizing Tea Tree balm on stretch marks and scars.
- Heal damaged cuticles with a Cuticle Crème made with Tea Tree essential oil.
- Harness the antibacterial nature of Tea Tree by applying diluted Tea Tree oil to cuts, burns, and minor infections.
Note: as with any essential oil, always test a small amount first for sensitivity or allergic reaction.
Tea Tree has a warm, menthol fragrance. It is a fresh, antiseptic and medicinal scent.
Natural Tea Tree Hand & Body Cream
Natural Tea Tree & Peppermint Hand & Body Cream
Natural Tea Tree Peppermint Cuticle Creme
Natural Tea Tree Lip Balm
Natural Tea Tree Peppermint Aromatherapy Body Polish
Natural Tea Tree Peppermint Bath & Body Aromatherapy Oil
Natural Tea Tree Hand & Foot Balm
Natural Tea Tree Peppermint Herbal Soap
Natural (TEST) Natural Tea Tree Peppermint Aromatherapy Body Polish
