Scientific name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Classification: Essential Oil
Purifying, sanitizing, sebum-regulating.
Stories from Nature
Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as Tea Tree, is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the states of Queensland and New South Wales in Australia. The name derives from the observations of Captain James Cook, who noted that it could be used to make a beverage similar to spiced tea.
It is important to distinguish this plant from Camellia sinensis, the species used to produce traditional tea. Melaleuca essential oil—known as tea tree oil—is derived from it and possesses remarkable purifying and sanitizing properties. It is one of the most effective natural solutions for skin and hair care.
Hair Benefits
In treatments specifically designed for Scalp its soothing action reduces redness and skin irritation, leaving the skin smooth and hydrated while providing relief and freshness in cases of scalp redness or discomfort.
It helps maintain deep hygiene, removes impurities associated with dandruff, and regulates sebum production, keeping hair light, full-bodied, and full of vitality.
Skin Benefits
Tea Tree Essential Oil acts as a skin-perfecting agent, promoting deep cleansing and helping to remove accumulated residues. Its ability to regulate sebum production maintains the ideal balance, providing long-lasting freshness and vitality.
It promotes natural cell turnover, facilitating the removal of surface buildup and leaving pores clear and oxygenated.
In foot-specific creams, its refreshing effect provides gradual relief, leaving the skin soft, smooth, and protected.
