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Tea Tree






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                 Tea Tree essential oil has over 90 different      Aromatic Description
                 compounds and limitless applications. The
                 leaves of the Tea Tree have been used by
                 the Aboriginal peoples of Australia for cen-      Herbaceous, green, leathery
                 turies. They would apply crushed leaves
                 directly to the skin for a cooling effect.

                 How do you best use this oil?                     Plant Part


                 •   For occasional skin irritations, apply 1–2    Leaf
                     drops of Tea Tree essential oil onto affected
                     area.

                 •   Combine 1–2 drops with your facial cleanser   Collection Method
                     for added cleansing properties, or apply to
                     skin after shaving.
                                                                   Steam Distillation
                 •   Apply to fingernails and toenails after
                     showering to purify and keep nails looking
                     healthy.                                      Goes well with

                 •   Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water
                     and use on surfaces as a cleansing and puri-  Citrus Oils, Cypress, Lavender,
                     fying agent.                                  Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Thyme
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