Natural Healers: Uses for Tea Tree Oil That May Surprise You

You already know that tea tree oil has many health benefits.

But, you probably don’t know all of the things that it can do.

If you want to get more out of your tea tree oil stock, here are some other uses for this wonderful oil.

Use It On Pimples

You don’t have to be a teenager to benefit from this remedy.

Mix the oil with a carrier oil and then apply it to your face several times a week.

And, it will do two things.

First, the tea tree oil acts as an astringent.

This will help dry out the skin enough for the acne to clear up.

Secondly, because it’s antibacterial, it can clean the skin and get rid of the bacteria causing

the pimples.

Treat Eczema Naturally

You can use between 8 and 10 drops of tea tree oil in a carrier oil to help treat itchy or dry skin.

It may also work on mild cases of eczema if you’re also using blue light therapy.

Sanitize Your Hands

While you shouldn’t overdo it with the antibacterial soap, you don’t always want to walk around

exposing yourself to germs.

When you need to stay germ-free, you can use tea tree oil to sanitize your hands and other body parts.

Here’s how:

Mix two drops of the oil into one teaspoon of hand lotion.

Use the lotion as you normally would.

Since the oil has very potent antimicrobial properties, it will kill most anything it comes into contact

with–without you having to rely on alcohol-based alternatives.

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Use It As A Household Cleaner

After you vacuum your carpets, you might still smell a little staleness.

And, during the middle of the week?

Forget about it.

This is why you want to use tea tree oil to keep those kinds of smells at bay.

Use ½ cup of baking soda and mix it with 20 drops of tea tree oil.

Now, sprinkle on your carpets.

Leave it sit for about 15 minutes before you vacuum everything up.

In a way, this works just like those carpet cleaning powders you used to buy, but better.

Tea tree oil is really strong, and has a really strong scent.

It’s going to work its way deep down into your carpet.

And, once the oil gets into there, it’s going to stick around.

Don’t worry about oil stains.

This is why the baking soda is added to the mix.

It helps soak up the oil so that the smell is what’s imparted, not the oil itself.

But why restrict yourself to carpets.

You can put it in a water or vinegar solution and use it to clean the whole house.

Keep Your Skin and Cuticles Clean and Supple

There are fewer ways to dry out your skin than to constantly expose it to the sun and not

hydrate afterwards.

This is why tea tree oil is a favorite among some sunbathers.

Mix one tablespoon of Jojoba oil, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, and 10 drops of tea tree oil

along with 10 drops of lavender oil and shake everything together.

Apply it to your cuticles and other delicate parts and keep everything clean and moisturized.

Rub It On Bug Bites

Why reach for lotion when you can apply tea tree oil to the bite.

Use a cotton ball or a swab, and then dilute it in a carrier oil.

It will sting, but it will also sooth the skin and help you get over the bite much quicker.

Get Rid Of Toenail Fungus

If you’re one of the millions of people with foot problems, you can use 2 drops of tea tree oil

in a carrier oil like coconut oil to help treat toe fungus.

Apply the solution to the affected area with a cotton ball.

Then, use a bandage to help keep the cotton ball applied to the area overnight.

When you get up in the morning, you should notice an improvement.

The tea tree oil will starve the fungus of oxygen and also work to kill it.

Get Rid Of Oily Skin

Oily skin is caused when your body overproduces sebum – the natural oils secreted by

your skin.

This oil builds up and can cause breakouts and other skin problems.

Washing your face – which is usually where oily skin is the most problematic – doesn’t always

help, either.

In fact, it can make the problem worse by causing a cycle of oil production and dryness.

Dilute 3 drops of tea tree oil into your favorite cleansing product.

Now, use the oil on your skin consistent with the way you normally use your cleanser.

The oil will reduce the bacteria associated with acne and oily skin.

But, it also gives you a “matte” finish and it can help break the cycle of dryness and oil production.

About the Author
Connor Reynolds leads a healthy lifestyle, interested in natural medicine and leading an eco-friendly life, Connor writes informative articles on topics which interest him, and which he hopes others will learn from.

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