Tea tree oil is something which has been used in consumer goods for many years now, but it’s history goes back far longer than the time when you could buy it at your local drugstore. Australia’s aboriginal peoples have used tea tree oil for thousands of years. The crushed leaves of the tree were used to treat wounds, being directly applied with a mud pack to keep the leaves on the wound. The aborigines had the right idea; it’s one of the most powerful natural antiseptics known. Tea tree oil is commonly used today for reasons including:

It is an effective treatment for fungal infections of the skin including athlete’s foot and tinea corporis. The oil alleviates the itching and clears up the infection while preventing its spread.

Tea tree oil’s natural antiseptic properties make it a great addition to soaps where it helps to cleanse and disinfect naturally.

It’s a great way to fight acne. Since this is an oil, it’s somewhat counterintuitive, but tea tree oil helps to remove dirt and draw excess oils out of the skin; the combination that leads to acne. Since this treats the cause of acne breakouts, it can help to clear it up quicker than chemical-based products.

You can also find relief from razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Simply apply tea tree oil regularly for a few days and your razor bumps will disappear, the soreness will be reduced and you’ll be able to pull out the hair easily.

It is said that there is nothing else to put on your freshly pierced ears besides Surgical Spirits, but why put that on when it burns? Try Tea Tree Oil. It does the same thing except it doesn’t hurt at all and it will also help your new holes heal quicker.

Since tea tree oil is naturally antiseptic, it’s a valuable addition to any first aid kit. The oil can kill bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms on broken skin and help to clear up many common skin rashes which are caused by bacterial and fungal infections.

You don’t only have to use Tea Tree Oil when you have acne or pimples on your face. You can use it as a daily face wash as it uses its natural abilities to draw out impurities and dirt from your skin.

Tea Tree Oil can also be used for oral candidiasis; rinse your mouth with a tablespoon of it four times a day for best results.

Tea Tree Oil works wonders for many different things, from your feet to your mouth. Whatever you need to use it for it doesn’t matter, as it will more than likely work. It is a light yellow oil that is produced by the leaves being steamed to force out the oil and it is then bottled for your benefits. It is not an expensive product, it is natural so causes no side effects, and it is just great to have around the house.