Tea tree is one of the most ubiquitous essential oils, having been used in all manner of natural cosmetic blends over the years. The warm, fresh aroma with spicy undertones is possibly one of the most instantly recognisable of all the essential oils. The tea tree is also known by the botanical name of melaleuca alternifolia. It is native to australia, where it grows alongside streams, reaching up to 20 feet in height. Tea tree leaves are rich in aromatic oils. Tea tree essential oil, typically has a high camphor content, meaning it can be useful for helping to clear a stuffy head when inhaled. It is also believed by some people to have antiseptic properties, hence its use in many soaps and skin lotions. To extract the delicate tea tree essential oil the leaves are harvested, before being allowed to dry for a few days in the sun. This helps to concentrate the oil content. The leaves then undergo steam distillation, before the resultant oil is purified, tested and bottled.
Tea tree is one of the most ubiquitous essential oils, having been used in all manner of natural cosmetic blends over the years. The warm,
