What is tea tree oil and how does it benefit the skin and hair?

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It is one of the most popular

for the skin and each year its popularity grows a little more.

also known as melaleuca oil, is of Australian origin and is obtained from steaming and subsequent processing of the leaves of this type of tree.

It is easy to find in

thanks to its

, antifungal and anti-inflammatory abilities.

In fact, you may have come across cleansers and other facial products that include it in their formulation.

However, it should be noted that

.

Its use must be done with some caution, some of its

can be irritation, itching, stinging, redness and even an allergic effect or peeling.

What is tea tree oil for?

Tea tree oil has important

and it is precisely this characteristic that has given it its fame as an ally for the skin.

It is capable of influencing microbial activity in a wide spectrum, its activity damages the cell walls of bacteria, according to research on the matter.

Another of its benefits is that it is anti-

, so it helps to calm the inflammation that the skin may be suffering from.

It is also a natural

, so that, in addition to its use on the face, it is a good alternative to treat and eliminate nail fungus, as this study demonstrates.

For all these reasons, one of its main applications is in the

.

However, it requires products with a concentration of 5% to guarantee its effectiveness.

In this field, tea tree oil has proven to be competent, although more research is required, as detailed by the experts.

The product with tea tree oil should be applied at night on clean skin to purify it and control

oil .

It is also commonly used to treat the symptoms

, since its topical application in the affected area helps reduce them.

Continuing with its advantages, this oil offers favorable results in the improvement of

, including the relief of itching and the reduction of oiliness.

So it is possible to find it as part of the formulation of some shampoos.

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