Tea Tree Oil

Who hasn’t heard of tea tree oil?  Lot’s of products even those manufactured artificially contain this essential oil in order to help remedy a number of ailments including pimples, dandruff, lice, boils, eczema, psoriasis and even yeast infections.  It is a common ingredient in creams, shampoos, lotions and soaps.  But how much do you really know about tea tree oil?

Tea Tree oil is distilled through steam from a plant called Melaleuca alternifolia which is native to Australia.  It was originally used as a substitute for tea, hence the name.  The medicinal part of the plant is its leaves which contain antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties.

The Australian Aborigines used Tea Tree oil to cure burns, skin cuts and infection by grinding the leaves and applying the crushed leaves directly onto the infected area.

Today tea tree oil is used in a wide array of personal care cosmetics.  One of the most well known applications is to help minimize and remedy acne or pimples.   Researchers in Australia noted during a study that people who experience mild to moderate acne found a significant improvement after application.

People who suffered from dandruff also benefit from tea tree oil.  The same study also extended the research to dandruff sufferers and found that dandruff was controlled after 4 weeks of continuous use.

Tea tree oil has been around for centuries and researchers are finding more ways to utilize this product.  This oil is used in diluted form as allergic reactions can be experienced when used in its full strength.

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Healing Acne With Natural Remedies In Your Pantry or Fridge

Acne is considered as a disaster that strikes at the most important times of your life. We’ve heard teenagers ranting about them on their prom nights and even brides on their wedding day. While acne won’t certainly kill you, it’s very unsightly to sport them hence the need to keep them at bay, at all times, at all costs!

Due to our unrelenting desire to finally win the battle against acne, we indulge in expensive creams and whatnot that promises to instantly solve your acne problems. What we, consumers, don’t know is that half of the price we paid for these acne creams goes straight to the brand’s adverts which convinced us to buy the product in the first place. Moreover, what these brands won’t say is that most of the ingredients they use can also be found in your pantry or fridge—minus the harmful chemicals they add to prolong the product’s shelf life.

Acne is caused by your own hormones as well as your personal hygiene. With that said, if you are the type of person who’s prone to having acne then there’s not much you can do about it but keep your face clean at all times and pinpoint what triggers your acne attacks. Natural acne healers like garlic and orange peel can help clear away acne in no time.  Here are some more natural acne healers you can find inside your own home:

·    Crushed peppermint leaves or mint juice. Both, of course, have menthol, the plant’s most active ingredient. When crushed, you can rub them directly on the affected area, leave for 5 minutes and rinse. The juice on the other hand can be used for washing the face at night.
·    Garlic. Peel and halve a seed of garlic then rub on affected area during the day. Do this until the acne clears up.
·    Cooked oatmeal with honey. Let it cool then apply to face. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse. Oatmeal absorbs oil from the skin.
·    Lemon juice with rose water. When combined, it makes a powerful antibacterial acne healer. Use as toner for your skin.

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