TEA-TREE OIL

Melaleuca Alternifolia

Properties

TEA TREE OIL is a vegetable distillate produced in Australia. It is a 100% pure natural product, the extract from the leaves of an Australian marsh plant. In Australia the oil has been used for centuries by the Aborigines and is appreciated for its pain-relieving, antimycotic and fungicidal properties. TEA TREE OIL is considered as medicine in Australia. According to the Therapeutic Goods Association the antiseptic and antimycotic properties are proven.

In Europe there is no restriction on the sale of tea tree oil. In cosmetics tea tree oil is used for local disinfection of inflammatory, impure skin. It can be added to body lotion and sun lotion, tonic, creams, bath foam and shampoo.

TEA TREE OIL helps the skin to protect itself against bacterial infections. It is ideal in combination with sun lotion and body lotion as it can prevent skin irritation. The use of TEA TREE OIL should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical treatment. Please avoid contact with the eyes and keep TEA TREE OIL out of reach of children. Store well-closed in a cool, dark place.

Quality features

Chineole content: 3-4% on average terpine content: 36.5% on average

Directions

Mix one part of pure TEA TREE OIL with 10 parts of a cold-pressed quality oil, e.g. JOJOBA OIL or avocado oil. Add about 5 drops of pure tea tree oil to your normal amount of shampoo or other products. Use TEA TREE OIL undiluted on a cosmetic pad for local disinfection of inflammatory or impure skin. Add 10 drops of tea tree oil to your bathwater.

Additional care with 
Weyergans High Care Cosmetics products

Skincare depends on the general condition and needs of the skin and the time of year. In most cases certain parts of the body such as the bust, thighs, stomach and hips need special treatment and a wide range of suitable products is available from Weyergans High Care AG.

Note

TEA TREE OIL is recognized as a medicine in Australia. According to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Association) the antiseptic and antimycotic properties are proven. In Europe TEA TREE OIL is not subject to any sales restrictions.