VIDEO: Top 10 beauty uses of tea tree oil

Tea tree oil can be used to treat conditions and symptoms that affect skin, nails, and hair. It can also be used as a deodorant, insect repellent, or mouthwash. When used topically, tea tree oil can treat certain skin conditions or improve the overall appearance of your skin.

Tea tree oil is effective in promoting healthy skin by soothing and healing a wide range of skin issues. Use tea tree oil with a few precautions:

• You should not apply tea tree oil directly to the skin. It’s important to dilute the oil with a carrier oil, such as olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil.
• For every 1 to 2 drops of tea tree oil, add 12 drops of a carrier oil such as olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil etc.
• Also, be careful when using tea tree oil around the eye area. Exposure can cause redness and irritation.
• Make sure that you never ingest tea tree oil as it can be toxic.
• Before you use tea tree oil, do a patch test to make sure your skin doesn’t react to the tea tree oil.

READ: 11 wonderful things you can do with coconut oil

This special and natural oil can be used treat acne, to make a DIY natural face wash suitable of dry oily sensitive acne prone skin, treat dandruff and hair lice, foot fungus and so much more!

WATCH: Top 10 Beauty Uses Of Tea Tree Oil

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