Tea Tree – 10 Top Tips
1. Blemishes/Acne
A 5% tea tree oil lotion [buy tea tree oil lotion online now], although slower to work, is more effective, and has fewer side effects than 5% benzoyl peroxide. Apply three times daily.
2. Cold Sores
Tea tree gel [buy Tea tree gel online now] applied several times a day, will banish cold sores.
3. Sore Throat
Tea tree oil [buy Tea tree oil online now] is effective against oral bacteria, helping sore throats and bad breath. Mix 8-10 drops with 0.5oz water and gargle. Repeat 2 or 3 times within 20 minutes but do not swallow.
4. Head Lice
Add 10 drops of tea tree oil to regular shampoo and use daily.
5. Dandruff
Tea tree can inhibit the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff. Use a few drops with regular shampoo.
6. Fungal Infections
For athlete's foot, apply 4-10 drops to the affected area and the infection should clear in a few days. Continue to apply for a further 2 weeks to ensure total eradication of fungus.
7. Inflammation
Tea tree is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
8. Gingivitis/Gum Disease
As a gel, tea tree significantly reduces chronic gingivitis, characterised by tender, red, swollen gums that bleed easily.
9. Candida Albicans
This yeast type of fungus can overrun the vagina, mouth or rectum, and travel via the bloodstream to affect the throat, intestines and heart valves. Tea tree oil is helpful in the case of oral thrush.
10. Your Pet's Skin Problems
Itchy skin and hair loss on animals, can be treated effectively with tea tree oil cream or lotion.
