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What is tea tree oil? How is it beneficial to a healthy hair and scalp?

What are the benefits of using tea tree oil on your hair and scalp? I know it's in a bunch of hair products but I'm not sure why it's good for you.
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annelisle | 1 year, 6 months ago
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Hi @razorkite! Tea tree oil is an essential oil that is taken from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia through the process of steam distillation. This plant is native to Australia. Its leaves are used as a substitute for tea and this is how the tea tree oil got its name.

Many people use tea tree oil because it has a long history of traditional. Australian aboriginals used tea tree leaves to heal skin cuts, burns, and infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area.

There are also many benefits of tea tree oil for your hair and scalp. There are some shampoos that contains tea tree oil. It is effective against head lice. It helps unblock clogged hair follicles, moisturizes hair and keeps the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems. A mild solution of Tea Tree oil and natural shampoo is great to help infants who have cradle craps.

Tea Tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties that are used for dandruff and cradle cap because it has natural anti-fungal and antiseptic properties that aid in removing harmful bacteria and fight effects of grease dirt. Aside from this, it also helps improve the texture of your hair.
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Theresa_Rosenthal | 1 year, 6 months ago
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Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca) is made from tea tree leaves being steamed and squeezed out; the oil is antibacterial and disinfectant by nature. It is used for many things including sore throats, congestion, canker sores, acne, boils, toenail fungus, warts, bad breath, dandruff, and lice.

As for using it on your hair and scalp, it can improve your hair’s texture and thickness, unclog hair follicles, and moisturize your scalp. Mainly tea tree oil is used in shampoos to kill lice, heal cradle cap in infants, treat dry, damaged hair, and fight dandruff. Since it is anti-fungal and antiseptic, tea tree oil in shampoo can help with the effects of grease and pollution on the hair and scalp.

You can buy tea tree oil at health food stores or on-line and put it on your scalp a few times a week or add some drops directly to your shampoo. This will ensure that you are getting a potent amount of oil from a high quality producer if you want it for its healing benefits and medicinal purposes.
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