Tea Tree Spotlight
There’s something magical about opening a bottle of Tea Tree essential oil. That crisp, camphoraceous aroma? It smells like clean. Like clarity. Like nature’s version of hitting the reset button.
Beloved for its versatility and revered for its purifying powers, Tea Tree is the little bottle you didn’t know you needed - until now.
Tea Tree at a Glance
- Naturally purifying and cleansing to the home and body
- Great for blemish-prone skin and oily scalps
- Fresh, medicinal scent that clears the mind and supports the airways
- Great to use in DIY cleaners, skincare routines, and first aid kitsHas antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties
- A must-have for travel or gym bags
Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is like your reliable best friend - always there when you need a quick fix, especially for skin woes or musty smells. It’s the kind of oil that earns its place in every cabinet: whether it's helping with breakouts, soothing a scratchy scalp, or keeping your yoga mat fresh. Known for its strong antimicrobial powers, it’s our go-to for anything that needs a natural clean - from your face to your feet, and even your countertops.
Background
Tea Tree oil comes from the leaves of the Melaleuca tree, native to Australia. People have used this oil for centuries - crushing the leaves to treat wounds, colds, and infections. It wasn't until the 1920s that the rest of the world caught on, thanks to chemist Arthur Penfold’s research that revealed its remarkable antiseptic properties. Since then, Tea Tree has become a natural wellness staple, praised in both aromatherapy and conventional health circles.
Tea Tree & Skincare
If your skin could talk, it might just ask for Tea Tree. Known for its clarifying and soothing properties, this oil is especially beloved by those with oily or blemish-prone skin. A drop in your facial cleanser or toner can help combat acne-causing bacteria, while its anti-inflammatory properties may calm redness and irritation.
Tea Tree also works wonders on the scalp. Add a few drops to your shampoo to fight dandruff and buildup, or massage it into your scalp with a carrier oil for a deep treatment. For feet? It’s fantastic at keeping things fresh, especially in hot months or gym shoes.
Tea Tree & Emotions
Tea Tree might be best known for its physical benefits, but don’t overlook its emotional side. While it doesn’t smell traditionally “floral” or “relaxing,” this bold, herbaceous oil brings a refreshing clarity that can help sweep away mental fog and emotional clutter.
Energetically, Tea Tree is considered a cleansing oil - not just for the body, but for the mind and spirit too. It’s often used in aromatherapy to support emotional boundaries, making it a powerful ally when you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or weighed down by other people’s energy. Diffusing it during journaling or after a tense conversation can feel like opening a window in a stuffy room - clearing the air, literally and figuratively.
Emotionally, Tea Tree offers strength, resilience, and energetic protection. It can help restore a sense of personal space, especially when you're navigating stress, conflict, or emotional burnout.
Try this calming ritual:
Add 2–3 drops of Tea Tree to a diffuser with Lavender and Frankincense. Breathe deeply, visualize negativity clearing away, and set an intention for grounded strength.
Key Ingredients
- Terpinen-4-ol - Main active compound, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
- Gamma-Terpinene - Supports immune response and has antioxidant effects
- Alpha-Terpinene - Contributes to antimicrobial activity
- 1,8-Cineole - Offers respiratory benefits (in low amounts in Tea Tree)
Daily Habits with Tea Tree
Tea Tree essential oil is proof that great things come in small, strong-smelling packages. Whether you’re sprucing up your skincare or making your own home cleaning products, this powerhouse oil deserves a front-row spot in your natural wellness lineup.
Use Tea Tree in your personal care & beauty routines
Apply Tea Tree topically (diluted) on location for its powerful cleansing properties. Use before applying a bandage or make a Pavement Spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- 25 drops Tea Tree
- 15 drops Copaiba
- Liquid carrier of choice
Apply it topically to reduce the appearance of blemishes and minor skin imperfections. Use on blemishes, t-zone or oil areas.
Make a 10mL T-Zone Roller:
- 25 drops Tea Tree
- 10 drops Copaiba
- Optional: 5 drops Lemon
- Jojoba oil
Drop Tea Tree onto your shower floor and let the oil and the steam open your airways.
Make a steam pot with hot water and a drop of Tea Tree. Place a towel over your head and breathe deeply to open the airways.
Whip up a DIY Chest Rub:
- ½ cup solid coconut oil
- 10 Raven or R.C.
- 10 drops Tea Tree
Add to your daily immune roller! In a 10 mL roller, combine:
- 20 drops each Tea Tree, Frankincense, Thieves, & Lemon
- Carrier of choice
Make a Clarifying Scalp Rinse. Add:
- 3–5 drops Tea Tree
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup warm water
Pour over scalp post-shampoo, let sit for 5 minutes, rinse
Try this DIY Natural Deodorant. Mix together and apply as needed:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 3 drops Tea Tree
- 3 drops Lavender
Give tired feet some TLC with this simple Foot Soak. Combine:
- 5 drops Tea Tree
- 1 tbsp Epsom Salt
Add to a basin of warm water and soak feet for 10–15 minutes.
Use in your home care and cleaning routines
Diffuse to create a refreshing aromatic and uplifting experience.
Add a few drops to your laundry soap to give your clothes a fresh, clean aroma.
Add to wool dryer balls for fresh, clean laundry.
Use in this DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Tea Tree (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry
Whip up a quick Tea Tree Surface Spray. In a spray bottle, combine:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 15 drops Tea Tree
Shake well and spray on counters or yoga mats.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To an airtight glass jar add:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- 20 drops Tea Tree
- 10 drops Lavender (optional)
Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Citric acid
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons water
- 30 drops Tea Tree
- 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
- Ice cube tray or candy mold
Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly
Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
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Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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