Published 14:54 IST, October 14th 2019
Tea tree oil | The various skin and hair benefits of the essential oil
Tea tree oil has various benefits for the body. Read ahead to know the many skin and hair benefits of the essential oil that has recently become a home remedy
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Tea tree oil a popular essential oil. It has been used for over a thousand years but has gained popularity only recently. This essential oil comes from leaves of tree called Melaleuca alternifolia which grows in Australia. Tea tree oil helps treat several conditions. It provides numerous health and cosmetic benefits. Given below are some of skin and hair benefits of tea tree oil. Re ahe to kw what those benefits are:
Skin and hair benefits of tea tree oil
For SKIN
Acne
Tea tree oil may help treat acne due to its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. According to research reported by a leing lifestyle daily, 14 participants with acne were involved in a study. participants applied oil on ir face twice every day for 12 weeks. research concluded that tea tree oil was giving results and acne of participants started to reduce. Although mild peeling and dryness occurred, serious verse effects developed.
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Oily Skin
Tea tree oil is also beneficial for oily skin. A medical study reported by a lifestyle portal evaluated use of sunscreen containing tea tree oil to determine wher or t it reduced oily skin in participants. For 30 days, participants applied sunscreen containing oil to ir skin. A month later, at least one out of two areas of face showed a reduction in oiliness.
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HAIR
Treats dry scalp
According to medical research reported by a well-ackwledged lifestyle portal, tea tree oil can improve symptoms of common skin conditions in which patches appear on scalp. Research also indicates an improvement in itchiness and greasiness after using tea tree oil shampoo. In dition, as tea tree oil has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is useful in soothing skin irritation and wounds. oil acts as a natural conditioner and eliminates nts that cause skin to flake.
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Treats dandruff
Causes for dandruff include dry scalp and hair, along with oily, irritated skin, poor hygiene, skin conditions like contact dermatitis, or infection by a fungus called Malassezia. Tea tree oil is kwn for its anti-fungal properties, which means it can help treat dandruff. It is also a potential cleanser. Hence, its regular use can keep scalp clean from grime and de skin cells, keeping hair dandruff-free. Tea tree oil can also help control excess oil production by sebaceous glands, keeping scalp moisturised and clean of dandruff.
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Prevents hair loss
Dandruff is a common cause for hair loss as hair that grows on a dandruff-infected scalp suffers a great amount of cuticle and protein dam. Dandruff and excess sebum can block hair follicles, making hair roots weak and resulting in hair fall. Or reasons for hair loss are inflammation and scratching scalp. As tea tree oil is effective in soothing scalp and treating dandruff, it can also prevent excessive hair fall.
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DISCLAIMER: effects may vary from person to person. If you are allergic to any natural ingredients, consulting a doctor is vised before using any tea tree products.
09:43 IST, October 14th 2019