Clearwater Apothecary is one of the leading suppliers of Organic Tea Tree Oil, an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant. This essential oil is clear with a strong characteristic aroma. Organic tea tree oil is used in a wide-range of cosmetic and industrial applications. Cosmetic products formulated with tea tree oil include body lotions, moisturizers, shampoo and conditioners, facial cleansers, mouth washes, and hand and foot sprays or powders, and soap. Tea tree oil is a popular ingredient used in a wide-range of household cleaning products as well.
The Melaleuca Alternifolia is a small tree from Australia with needle-like leaves and heads of sessile yellow or purplish flowers. The oil is derived from the leaves of the tree, and is mainly produced in Australia. Beyond recorded history, Tea Tree Essential Oil uses and benefits were passed down from generation after generation by the native people of Australia, called Aborigines. There vast usage knowledge on the oil made them primary pioneer in its use today. The fresh, antiseptic, and minty scent makes the oil a must have for many
Common Uses: People usually use tea tree oil to treat minor cuts, burns, acne, athlete's foot, mild fungal nail infections, vaginal yeast infections, and lung problems (when they add the oil to a bath or vaporizer).
Caution: Organic tea tree oil is not for internal use.
Ingredients: 100% Tea Tree (Organic) Essential Oil
Pure essential oils are highly concentrated and should be handled with care.
| BOTANICAL NAME | Melaleuca Alternifolia |
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| EXTRACTION METHOD | Steam Distilled |
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| SOURCED FROM | Australia |
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| FAMILY NAME | Myrtaceae |
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| COMMON NAME | Tea Tree, Ti-tree |
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| PARTS USED | leaf |
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| SCENT | Medium, Fresh, Antiseptic, Mint, and Spice Back-Notes |
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| APPEARANCE | Colorless to Yellowish-Green |
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| PHYSICAL STATE | Liquid |
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| NATURAL | Yes |
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| CONSISTENCY | Thin |
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| NOTE | Top |
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| STRENGTH OF AROMA | strong |
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| PURITY | 100% |
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| HAZMAT | Yes |
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| FLASHPOINT | >140°F (>60 °C) |
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