Properties of tea tree oil

We find these days that every time there are more people who knows and cares about tea tree and its antiseptic and disinfectant. So, from our experience in cosmetics and plants give you some data about this plant.




 Tea tree essential oil He is extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. Is a tree native to Australia that belongs to the family of the clove and eucalyptus.

Since ago thousands of years indigenous Australians are using it as a disinfectant and the use of its leaves is very prominent to heal cuts and wounds. In 1925 the scientist Arthur Penfold showed that this essence had some antiseptic properties several times higher than the acid carbolic, main actor antibacterial used at that time.

In its composition has more than forty different components with a strong antiseptic and disinfectant activity.It is a substance that is toxic or irritating, and acts by inhibiting the growth of moulds, fungi and bacteria. On the other hand it acts as deodorant and eliminates the odor of wounds and abscesses. For oily skin and acne, as feet deodorizer, use is especially recommended to prevent the emergence of piojos Saxton to the last rinse and as oral disinfectant.