Oil tea tree– even the name sounds like music. This ether with a unique specific aroma has long been used in various fields home cosmetology. Hair, facial or body skin - it will cope perfectly with inflammation, unpleasant rashes and dandruff.
The incredible antiseptic properties of the extract from the leaves of the Australian tea tree were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century - it turned out to be 10 times more effective than other means that were then used to disinfect wounds. And to this day, a bottle of oil is kept in the medicine cabinet of almost every resident of Australia, because it:
- actively fights viral and infectious diseases;
- has bactericidal and antiseptic properties;
- copes well with various fungal infections (including dandruff);
- brightens tooth enamel by several tones;
- relieves inflammation and irritation on the skin;
- accelerates wound healing.
In Russia, the oil has also gained popularity as an ideal ingredient for home care cosmetics and aromatherapy. This product has firmly found its way into the cosmetic bags of fashionistas who care about their hair, because they regularly use tea tree oil for hair growth.
If you are the owner of thin and dry strands, home remedy based on tea tree oil will be a real salvation for you, especially in combination with fairly fatty fermented milk products. But be careful if your hair is prone to rapid contamination and greasiness - the oil film formed after the procedure can clog the glands, further aggravating your problem. In moderation, oil added to the mask will dry out the hair, so you can use such masks - but only if you select recipes specifically for oily hair, and do not overdo it with them.
| Regularity | Tea tree essential oil products are best used once a week. Do not expect quick results - the best effect will be achieved after a course of 1-1.5 months, and then you can switch to once a month for preventive purposes. |
| Allergotest | If you have never tried using tea oil for... cosmetic procedures, before the session, check for allergies: drop a couple of drops on inner side wrist or ear and wait a few minutes. If there is no redness or itching, you can safely use this product in your personal care. |
| Heated oils | Any oils work best when heated, so first place them in a water bath or warm them up a little in the microwave. |
| Head warming | For the same reason, your head should be warm during the procedure - create a sauna effect. To do this, wrap the treated hair in polyethylene, and put on an old warm cap or make a “turban” from a terry towel on top. |
| Clean curls | Distribute the mask with tea tree oil extract over pre-washed, slightly damp strands. |
Modern fashionistas know how effective tea tree (essential oil) is in home care products - use for hair oil masks allows you to quickly strengthen your curls, give them a healthy look, and get rid of dandruff. The main thing is to decide on a recipe that will suit your hair type and scalp. We invite you to choose the ideal option from our selection.
- Therapeutic shampoo with essential oil
- 1 serving of any shampoo for washing your hair;
- 5 drops of tea tree leaf oil extract.
Add essential oil to your shampoo by pouring it into your palm before washing your hair. If you wash your hair in 2 stages, the oil is dripped into the last portion of shampoo. A healing effect will also be provided if you pour 10-15 drops of tea tree extract into a bottle of balm or conditioner.
- A simple massage of tea tree oil
— 1 glass of hot water;
- 3-4 drops of ether.
Drop the oil into a glass of water. Then dip the comb and thoroughly comb all the strands, periodically wetting it again. At the end of the procedure, you can massage the hair and root zone, rubbing the beneficial liquid into the hair and skin.
- Mask for hair prone to oiliness and rapid pollution
- rye flour or soaked black bread crumb in an amount suitable for your hair length;
- 1 egg yolk;
— 5 drops of essential almond oil;
- 5 drops of tea tree extract.
Mix the yolk with flour or gruel from the crumb, drop in the necessary essential oils and carefully distribute over the entire length of the curls. This mask is washed off after 40-50 minutes with plenty of running water to remove all the crumbs from the hair.
- 1 glass of kefir high fat content;
- 3 tablespoons of liquid honey;
- 5 drops of tea tree oil.
Lightly heat the honey in the microwave and pour it into kefir, add oil. Apply the mixture to washed hair and leave for an hour, warming it with a towel.
- Oil remedy for dandruff
- 2 tablespoons of base oil (burdock, castor, olive or just sunflower);
— 5 drops of tea tree ether;
— 2 drops of bergamot oil;
- 2 drops of rosemary oil;
- 2 drops of lavender oil.
You can immediately mix all the oils and heat the mixture, or you can slightly heat the base oil and then pour extracts of medicinal plants into it. The resulting mixture must be actively distributed on the root zone of the curls, rubbing well along the partings. Remains can be applied with a wide-toothed comb to the entire length of the hair. After 40 minutes, wash off the mask with plenty of water and shampoo.
Marinka the Mandarin, 19 years old:
“I didn’t know that tea tree could be used for hair, especially to nourish and strengthen it. I recently tried adding it to shampoo and was surprised by the result - it seems to me that the oil worked no worse than an expensive moisturizing shampoo, the curls are now moderately shiny, manageable, and fit well into the hair.”
If you suffer from dry curls and an itchy scalp, then tea tree essential oil for hair can be just a salvation. This remedy has been used for hundreds of years as an antiseptic, antibiotic and antifungal medicine. Let's consider what beneficial properties what this ether has, how to use it and the necessary precautions.
Benefits of tea tree
Regular shampoos and conditioners contain harmful and harsh chemicals, and their regular use can ultimately damage your locks, this is where tea tree oil comes in, let's look at the benefits of this product for hair:
- the ether does not contain any chemicals;
- the oil is very useful in the fight against bacteria, fungi and viruses, so it is highly recommended for washing your hair to prevent dandruff;
- ether helps unclog pores that may become blocked due to regular use of shampoos and other hair products containing fillers and polymers;
- helps get rid of dead skin cells, which promotes hair growth;
- This wonderful oil works to refresh oily hair, helps with lice, and is also used to remove unwanted hair.
Video: beauty recipes for hair and body from tea tree oils
Recipes with tea tree oil
Effective recipes for face and hair masks with castor and tea tree oil are used to strengthen the skin and strands. You can simply use castor oil as a base and mix 2 tablespoons with 5 drops of tea tree. Apply to the dermis and hair using a cotton pad or swab. Very important point: Castor oil may darken fair skin somewhat, so be careful.
Good hair masks are made using regular tea tree oil and fruit pulp. We will need:
- One cup of plain yogurt or one whole avocado.
- Flower honey, 2 spoons. The sweet ingredient will help bring the puree to a smooth consistency and also nourish the hair with healthy antioxidants.
- A few drops of tea tree oil.
Mix everything, we will get a fairly thick mass, which should be applied to the entire length of the strands, and then left. It is very important to massage the skin, as if rubbing this mixture inside the head. Wash off after 30 minutes.
Can be done oil mask. For it we will need essential oils of rosemary, tea tree, mint, and sandalwood for hair, we also recommend adding olive oil. Mix everything in equal parts, apply with a pipette to the partings between the hair, comb with a thick brush, cover your head with film and a towel, rinse after an hour. It wouldn’t hurt if you added it to improve their growth.
We highly recommend trying a recipe with yogurt and jojoba oil for dry hair with dandruff; you can add it if you wish. You need to add a tablespoon of jojoba oil and 5-7 drops of tea tree oil to a glass of pure yogurt (meaning without flavorings). Apply to the entire head, but especially carefully to the roots of the strands, leave for 20 minutes. Use regularly every three days.
To make your own balm for hair strengthening and growth with tea tree oil you need to mix banana puree, an egg, a spoonful of butter, and add low-fat sour cream if desired. Apply the resulting porridge to your hair only after washing, rinse without shampoo, just with water.
Photo – Tea tree oil mask If you want to know how to use tea tree oil for hair growth, then you just need to heat the chosen base (yogurt, olive oil, sour cream), and dilute the tea ether in it. Apply only to the roots, wrap your head in a towel and keep the mask on for about an hour. Do it every other day.
Very good feedback about simple technique: simply dilute a few drops of the product in your favorite shampoo. In this case, you will get an incredibly effective home remedy for dandruff or fungi. More than one women's forum advises doing the same with your beloved professional mask for hair, and with balm.
Many people are interested in whether it is true that tea tree oil slows down the growth of facial hair? Skin reaction to ether pure form can be very ambiguous, on the one hand, spot application can really burn pimples and remove excess hairs (over time), but if you smear your face with a layer of undiluted oil, you will get a skin burn. Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor first.
Photo - Tea tree oil hair mixture Before using a hair product, be sure to test how tea tree oil acts on the skin. It is very important to buy a quality, certified product, otherwise counterfeits can only worsen the condition of your skin and hair. Therapeutic essential cosmetics Dzintars (Dzintars) have proven themselves well. There are official stores in every big city, be it Moscow or Dnepropetrovsk, and the price is relatively low - from 3 dollars for a bottle of natural oil.
The question of whether it is possible to use tea tree oil for hair every day can only be answered by a trichologist during an examination. But we do not recommend using this essential remedy daily, because... oil, like , reacts very aggressively to any skin damage, wounds or eczema, and the condition may worsen.
Regular masks based on natural ingredients will help your hair always look chic.
Various oils nourish strands and improve growth. One of the effective ones is tea tree oil. Its properties and features have been known for a long time.
Using such hoods, women enriched their hairstyle.
Benefits of the product
Many extracts can only be used with the addition of basic products, as they can burn the skin and ruin the curls.
But tea tree essential product is one of those that is safe in this form.
The oil composition has a number of medicinal properties , having a beneficial effect on the strands and scalp.
It is applied using the dot method. This method can be used to treat the scalp.
If you cover the strands with a large amount of the product in its pure form, there is a possibility of getting a burn.
A stress test must be performed before use. for individual intolerance.
Properties and uses of tea tree oil:
Positive Action
Most of the components that are part of the ether cannot be found in nature. Due to this, the product becomes unique and a real medicine.
Benefit:
- gives natural shine;
- reduces sebum secretion, refreshes hair;
- has antiseptic and antimicrobial effects;
- prevents seborrhea, as it stops the development of pathogenic bacteria;
- smoothes curls and makes combing easier;
- treats the scalp;
- fights alopecia;
- dry, brittle hair.
Despite the fact that the essential product reduces greasiness, it is excellent for dry curls and nourishes them with vitamins. The main thing is to apply it correctly.
The ether seals the open hair scales and covers them with a protective film. Thanks to this, the curls are easier to comb, shine, and become healthy.
Turpentines remove dirt and toxins from the strands, opening the way for the penetration of beneficial substances.
Cineole- a component that fights microbes and fungi. Thanks to him, the ether has an antiseptic effect.
Pinenes help oil penetrate the structure, restore them from the inside, preserving natural collagen and keratin.
Tsimol- natural flavoring that gives freshness and a feeling of lightness. Only a 100% natural product has these properties.
It is often diluted with soybean oil. You need to carefully study the packaging.
Harmful effects
Essential oil does not harm hair. And its aroma can harm pregnant women, since it is an allergen.
The hood has a specific smell: tart, coniferous, pungent, persistent. Not everyone will like this scent, not everyone can perceive it.
People with sensitive skin should take it with caution.
Tolerance tests are mandatory for any product, which is used for the first time:
- apply one drop to your wrist;
- rub a little into the skin;
- After 3-5 minutes, look at the reaction. Severe itching, burning, profuse redness - an allergic reaction.
With the help of such masks you can... They do not wash off the coloring pigment.
Mild redness or itching- normal reaction. But the symptoms should disappear after 7-9 minutes.
Terms of use
Mixtures with this product use on dry or lightly wet hair . This improves the absorption process and the effect will be achieved faster.
To get the effect of the mask, it must be applied over the entire length, rubbing well into the scalp. The ends also need to be well soaked.
Otherwise, you may damage your skin. If you leave it on your hair overnight, the ether will dry it out and have the opposite effect.
Proper rinsing
Since the mixtures are made with base oils with a high fat content, it is better to do it several times.
Pinenes, which are part of the extract, help quickly free curls from the oil mixture. That's why You can wash your hair a couple of times with regular shampoo, to consolidate the effect, rinse with a wash-off balm.
Directions for use, recipes
The essential extract is used not only as masks, but also in the following ways:
- rinsing. The ether is diluted with base oil and added to warm water;
- compress. Mix castor oil, burdock oil, a few drops of tea tree. Apply from roots to ends, leave on head for 40 minutes;
- massage. The melted mixture is diluted with a few drops, applied to the fingers, and massaged into the head;
- aroma combing. To do this, use a wide-toothed comb made of wood, apply a few drops of ether, and comb the strands.
For ends
Ingredients:
- tea tree essential oil product - 3 parts;
- Damask rose essential product - 2 parts;
- grape seed oil extract - 1 tbsp.
Mix the ingredients and soak the ends with them. Leave for half an hour. Then wash your hair well with shampoo.
From fat content
Ingredients:
- citric acid - 2 l.;
- cottage cheese - 1 l.;
- ethereal extract - 6 k.
Apply a homogeneous mixture of mask for oily hair over the entire length, rubbing into the roots. After one hour, rinse with shampoo.
For growth
Mask components:
- honey - 2 tbsp;
- - 2 tbsp;
- milk - 2 tbsp;
- oil product of bergamot and nutmeg - 1 tbsp.;
- tea tree ether - 3 parts.
Mix the ingredients, apply over the entire length, rub thoroughly into the skin. Leave for 40 minutes. Then wash off with shampoo.
Restoring and nourishing mask for hair growth:
Enrichment of shampoos
Enriching shampoos will make the process of washing your hair a useful procedure.
Add 6 drops of tea tree essential oil to a 260 ml bottle of hair shampoo and shake well.
The bottle should be shaken before each wash.
Precautions, contraindications
This extract is, first of all, a medicine. Any medicine has both indications and contraindications.
And given that the ether is very concentrated and can cause allergies, it must be used carefully.
Precautionary measures:
- Testing for individual intolerance.
- It is advisable to use it in a diluted form, as the extract causes irritation when used pure.
- Use with caution in mental disorders. Strong odors can cause Negative consequences diseases.
Contraindications:
- It is worth limiting use on open wounds on the skin.
- Do not use in the first trimester of pregnancy, during menstruation, or during breastfeeding.
- Avoid use for people with allergies.
- For external use only.
Ether does not dissolve in water. Therefore, for sprays it is better to add additional extracts.
When to expect the effect
Using mixtures or shampoos enriched with ether, you can restore damaged strands in a short period of time.
If masks are used twice a week, then the result will appear in the first week. Shine, silkiness and density are guaranteed to the curls.
This shine is not an artificial shine, but the natural shine of healthy hair. The ends will stop splitting after 3-4 applications., since it takes some time to seal the scales.
How often to apply
Any medicine is used according to a certain scheme. Essential extract - natural remedy , so it can be used without interruption.
But during treatment, the following scheme is followed: six-month use twice a week, with a break of one month. For prevention: weekly, without a break.
With the correct dosage and proportions, it will not cause harm, but will only help your hair look chic.
For a more pleasant aroma, you can mix this extract with other esters, obtaining an individual, unique smell.
Tea tree essential oil is a good helper in the fight against diseases of the scalp and hair.
In pursuit of the perfect hairstyle, women often sacrifice the health of their hair. To strengthen them, give shine and strength, you have to look for suitable remedy among the variety of caring cosmetics through trial and error. But often a simple, readily available and natural remedy such as tea tree oil will do the best job. This is a magical elixir for hair, skin, nails and the body as a whole. And if its use in medicine has decreased with the development of pharmaceuticals, in cosmetology tea tree oil is still a valuable and indispensable product for hair and skin care.
Benefits of tea tree
The tea tree owes its name to James Cook, who so named the leaves from the aromatic decoction that the aborigines treated him to. However, the plant has nothing in common with the tea bush, it belongs to the myrtle family and is closely related to eucalyptus. In its homeland of Australia, Aboriginal people have used the aromatic leaves for centuries to treat colds and other infections. And after scientific research confirmed its unique disinfecting properties, this essential oil was added to the military first aid kit of Australian soldiers. During World War II, the Australians had an advantage, because the strongest antiseptic then was about 10 times weaker than tea tree.
Since then, medicine has advanced significantly, but tea tree remains the best natural remedy against bacteria, viruses and body fungi. It is used along with chemicals in the following cases:
- eliminating skin inflammation, fighting pimples, acne, increased sebum production;
- treatment of fungal infections - thrush, dandruff, nail fungus, lichen;
- rinsing for periodontal disease, caries, sore throats and other bacterial and viral lesions of the mouth and throat;
- relieving muscle pain, swelling and tension;
- increasing immunity, including combating reactions to insect bites, as well as cancer prevention;
- calming the nerves, restoring mental and physical activity.
Healing substances and their preservation
Tea tree oil contains about a hundred beneficial compounds, most of which are powerful antiseptics. The main role is played by a complex of substances called terpenes. Among them, terpinen-4-ol has the greatest antibacterial properties, the share of which is 30–48%. No lesser share comes from other terpenes. Another important substance - cineole - is also an antiseptic, but can cause irritation. Its recommended share is no more than 15%.
The best oil is 100% tea tree oil with maximum terpenes and minimum cineole. The oil is suitable for use for five years after production if stored in a dark and cool place in a dark glass container. The sun destroys useful substances, and some types of plastic can react with ether.
When using the product you should remember:
- Tea tree ether is an extremely active substance that can cause allergies and irritation. Accidental ingestion (eg, ingestion while rinsing mouth) may cause nausea, diarrhea, and confusion. When using any oil, caution with dosage is important.
- The oil should not be applied undiluted as it causes burns. Masks and compresses are made from a carrier oil with a few drops of ether.
- Before first use, a wrist test is required. If there is no redness a few hours after the test, you can safely proceed to the procedures, but do not exceed their recommended time.
- Getting oil in your eyes is a dangerous situation. A burn to the mucous membranes in this case may require medical attention.
Here are a few tips to get the most out of your tea tree ether:
- To ensure that the oil penetrates deep into the hair and skin, it is applied to washed and slightly dried hair. Most methods require warming the head during the procedure. This is done using a plastic cap and a towel.
- Tea tree oil becomes useless when exposed to high temperatures. If a recipe requires heating the oil, then we are talking about room temperature, and in no case higher!
- The properties of diluted oil will be much more modest than concentrated oil, and its dosage can be increased. If you are not sure of the purity of the ether, test one drop on paper. Pure essential oil evaporates without a trace, diluted with another oil leaves a stain, and water leaves a lumpy surface.
Using tea tree oil for hair and scalp
When used regularly, tea tree oil treats damaged, weakened, brittle or hair loss. The effect will have to wait, but gradually the structure of the hair will become stronger, and its appearance will be transformed. First of all, the oil fights scalp problems: itching, dandruff, irritation, oiliness, seborrhea. Tea tree oil is used to enrich store-bought cosmetics. In addition, oil masks are made with ether based on burdock, olive, coconut and other oils. It is worth noting that carrier oils also have a beneficial effect on hair.
Beautiful hair is a gift from nature, which is best cared for with its own products. For example, using essential oils
Tea tree against oily hair
If you wash your hair in the morning and come home with oily hair in the evening, excessive sebum production is a problem. In the future, this can turn into constant irritation. But the situation can be corrected without waiting for complications. Tea tree oil normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which improves health and appearance hair.
Table: recipes with tea tree oil against oily hair
| Means | Recipe | Notes |
| Spray for oily hair | Add 5 drops of tea tree oil and the same amount of lavender oil to 500 ml of distilled water (or boiled). Pour into a container with a spray bottle and apply to the roots as oiliness appears. | Using a spray reduces the need for daily washing and stimulates hair growth. |
| Henna anti-oily mask | Dilute 1 portion of colorless henna in warm water to the consistency of thick sour cream, mix with 5-6 drops of tea tree oil and wrap hair for an hour. The mixture is washed off with warm water, preferably with a small amount of lemon juice. | Remember that manipulations with henna cannot be carried out if the hair is awaiting dyeing - this will distort the result. To support regularly colored hair, a different recipe is needed. |
| Egg yolk mask | One yolk, two tablespoons of lemon juice and a drop of essential oil are mixed and rubbed into the roots and skin. Wash off after at least 20 minutes. | Lemon is one of the most powerful means for oily hair. In addition, it allows the essential oil to penetrate deeper into the structure of the hair and skin. |
For dandruff
Any use of tea tree oil for hair is a complete prevention of dandruff. But if you can’t cope with the problem, special masks with tea tree ether will help eliminate the causes of dandruff.
Table: recipes with tea tree oil against dandruff
| Means | Recipe | Notes |
| Mask with essential oils | Make a mixture of 2 tablespoons of warmed carrier oil and 5-7 drops of tea tree oil. You can add a little lavender, rosemary, bergamot, cedar and geranium - all at once or whatever you have, but not necessarily. Leave for 10–15 minutes. Apply with light massage movements to clean hair roots. The insulated mask should be left on for about half an hour, then washed off with a mild shampoo. | The mentioned essential oils, to one degree or another, have a similar effect on the hair, and their combination significantly increases the effectiveness of the mask. |
| Soothing anti-dandruff mask with aloe | Add 5 drops of tea tree oil to 2-3 tablespoons of aloe concentrate (or live aloe juice). Rub the mixture into the scalp at least half an hour before regular washing. The procedure is best carried out in a two-month course a couple of times a week. | Aloe is a well-known wound-healing and soothing agent. It triggers regeneration processes in the skin, which helps cope with irritations and accelerates hair growth. |
| Salt scrub for scalp | Dissolve 2 tablespoons of finely ground salt in an equal volume of water and add 2 drops of essential oil. The mixture is gently massaged onto the scalp. It can be left as a mask for 10 minutes. | This peeling eliminates oiliness, frees hair follicles from dirt and dandruff flakes, and stimulates hair growth. |
For strengthening and against hair loss
Antiseptics are not the only beneficial substances in the tea tree oil formula. The ether is rich in elements that stimulate blood circulation in the hair follicles, which provides better hair nutrition, thickening and accelerated growth. Therefore, the product is also used for healthy hair to strengthen and prevent hair loss.
Table: recipes with tea tree oil to strengthen hair
| Means | Recipe | Notes |
| Mask for intensive growth and nutrition | Mix 1 tablespoon of base oil, the yolk of a large egg and a tablespoon of kefir. Add 3 drops of tea tree oil and apply the product to the roots and hair for 1-1.5 hours. Repeat 1-2 times a week. | Any similar mask (fermented milk based) is valuable for dry hair - kefir moisturizes the skin and well compensates for the drying effect of tea tree. |
| Nourishing kefir-yeast mask | Add a teaspoon of brewer's or simple yeast and 3-4 drops of essential oil to half a glass of kefir, curdled milk or natural yogurt at room temperature. Leave for 10 minutes, apply over the entire length of the hair and leave the wrap for 2 hours. | Yeast has been proven to have beneficial effects on hair health. Firstly, they contain a protein similar to the protein of the hair itself. It is able to fill gaps in their structure, strengthening the hair shaft. Secondly, yeast contains B vitamins - participants in metabolic processes in hair follicles. |
| Mask for restoration and cleansing | Mix 5-7 drops of tea tree oil and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. The mixture, warmed to room temperature, is kept on the hair for 2–2.5 hours. | Coconut is ideal as a base oil for particularly weakened hair, as well as for intensive skin cleansing. It is important that coconut oil is absorbed well without leaving any greasy residue. |
Tea tree against lice
Today, such a delicate problem as lice infestation is not necessarily a sign of poor culture and poor hygiene. Lice have learned to survive by adapting to many cleaning complexes and medicines. But the strong formula of tea tree oil is still too much for them.
Regular use of essential oil is an excellent prevention of accidental infection. And if you are already unlucky, you can eliminate lice and their larvae in a few days using the following method: add 30 drops of tea tree oil to 100 ml of vodka (or 50 ml of alcohol half and half with water). The drug is rubbed into the head daily, leaving for several hours, and ideally overnight. Warming the head during the procedure is mandatory. After about a week's treatment, the lice and their eggs should completely disappear.
Daily hair care
Caring properties cosmetics will intensify if you add a couple of drops of essential oil to them
Enrichment of store-bought cosmetics
The easiest way to regularly improve hair health is to add a little essential oil to your favorite shampoo. Do this at the rate of 5-7 drops per 250 ml. If you have normal and healthy skin and no dandruff, the concentration should be reduced to avoid overdrying. If suddenly there is too much oil or dryness appears, the enriched shampoo is diluted with regular shampoo.
However, there is an opinion that it makes no sense to pour essential oils into a bottle with shampoo, since the ether in this case fizzles out. Then, as an option, a drop or two of oil is mixed with shampoo directly in your hand before application. Similarly, essential oil can be added to any balms, conditioners and purchased masks.
Video: example of enrichment of a purchased mask
Aroma combing and adding to laundry
Apply a little tea tree oil to your hair brush, always a wooden one, and comb your hair for a few minutes a day. This will not only heal your hair, but also have a beneficial effect on nervous system and well-being. You can also drip the product onto a towel with which you wrap your hair - this way there is contact between volatile substances and wet hair.
Improvement of eyebrows and eyelashes
With the help of essential oils, and tea tree oil in particular, you can make your eyebrows thicker and your eyelashes noticeably longer and brighter. But it is worth considering that the delicate skin of the eyelids may react poorly, even if you have previously used the oil for other purposes. The concentration of essential oil in the base should be no more than a drop per tablespoon.
You can improve the composition of the mixture with other essential oils, aloe or parsley juice (half with base oil). Apply the oil with a brush, very carefully, near the eyelashes - without touching the skin and in no case mucous membranes. For eyelashes, the procedure is carried out once a day, preferably before bedtime. Eyebrows can be treated twice a day by rubbing a small amount of the oil mixture with massage movements. Leave the oil for a period of half an hour to two hours.
For the effect to become noticeable, it is better to carry out treatment in two-week courses with breaks of a month. If you just need to maintain the condition of your eyebrows and eyelashes, two procedures per week are enough.
Tea tree oil strengthens eyelashes and eyebrows and promotes their growth
Every day, hair is exposed to negative external factors environment. They suffer from the constant use of styling products, curling irons and hair dryers. For these and other reasons, curls gradually lose their attractiveness, become brittle, dry, lose their shine, begin to split, and dandruff appears. Using tea tree oil helps get rid of many problems.
Tea tree essential oil is a pale yellowish liquid with a specific camphor aroma. It is a completely natural product obtained by distilling melaleuca leaves with water. The main active ingredients of the oil are cineole and terpinene. They have a bactericidal effect.
Features and properties of oil
Tea tree extract is an excellent antiseptic and is therefore widely used in medicine, in particular, for the treatment of various dermatological diseases. In home cosmetology, the oil is used in the preparation of hair and facial skin care products. The oil is suitable for dry and oily hair, to combat dandruff and even lice. The thing is that it inhibits the development of pathogenic microorganisms and fungi.
The benefit of tea tree leaf oil for curls is its ability to strengthen, tone and accelerate hair growth. Literally after several procedures they stop falling out. With regular use of the product, the secretory function of the sebaceous glands is improved. If there is inflammation or irritation on the scalp, then tea tree oil will eliminate it. It will satiate useful substances and will improve the overall appearance of your hair. Under its influence, curls become more elastic, elastic and shiny.
Tea tree oil for hair works in several ways:
- gives curls shine and shine;
- regulates sebum production;
- stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, supplying the roots with oxygen and nutrients;
- relieves itching;
- smoothes curls and facilitates the process of combing strands;
- eliminates dryness and excess oiliness;
- makes the hair color more saturated;
- stimulates metabolism in the scalp;
- makes hair more manageable and easier to style;
- thickens hairs;
- makes curls strong, gives them energy, tones;
- eliminates flaking of the scalp and dandruff.
You can feel the full benefits of the product at home if you add it to masks, shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses.
Indications for use
The main indications for the use of essential oil are diseases:
- dandruff;
- seborrhea;
- pediculosis;
- alopecia.
The benefits are obvious - the symptoms of the listed diseases disappear after the first few procedures.
Reviews from trichologists confirm that tea tree oil is indicated for these cosmetic defects:
- increased oiliness of hair with a pronounced greasy shine;
- tired, faded, weakened strands;
- severe hair loss;
- thinning hair, fragility;
- various microdamages to hair;
- separation, severe split ends;
- slow hair growth.
Tea tree extract is usually used both as a prophylactic and for medicinal purposes for all of the above problems. To get only benefits from ether, you need to learn how to use it correctly.
Homemade recipes using oil
Essential oils are concentrated products that are rarely used in their pure form. For cosmetic purposes, they are often mixed with foundation. Tea tree oil for hair at home is used as follows:
- To rinse your hair, prepare a composition based on a liter of warm water and 10 drops of ether. Use regularly after washing your hair.
- For the compress, prepare a mixture according to the recipe, mixing 2 tablespoons of burdock and castor oil. Add 2 drops of geranium, tea tree and cinnamon esters to the base. Apply to hair and wrap it. It is recommended to keep the compress for an hour.
- Tea tree essential oil can be used to massage the scalp. A drop of the product is added to jojoba oil, slightly heated in a steam bath, taken in the amount of 2 tablespoons.
- Aroma combing is very useful for curls, for which tea tree esters are ideal. Apply 6 drops of oil to the comb and carefully comb each strand. The procedure can be repeated several times a day.
- Shampoos are enriched with tea tree extract. About 5 drops of ether are needed per 250 ml bottle.
Using the oil in the following ways will help get rid of dandruff and improve the condition of the scalp and curls.
At home, wraps will be useful to strengthen and enhance hair growth. According to the recipe, you need to combine a few drops of tea tree ether with a couple of tablespoons of any vegetable oil preheated in a steam bath, for example, peach, burdock, castor or jojoba.
The mixture is rubbed into the roots, massaging the scalp, and distributed evenly throughout the hair. Everyone is wrapped in a towel and allowed to act for half an hour. After this, the composition is washed off with shampoo. Carrying out the procedure for 2 months will help to achieve a lasting effect. It is enough to do it once a week.
A mask made at home, according to the following recipe, has excellent restorative properties:
- flower honey - 0.5 cups;
- kefir or yogurt – 1 glass;
- tea tree ether – 5 drops.
The mask is applied to the roots and stretched along the entire length of the curls. The head is wrapped and insulated. Wash off the composition after half an hour.
For oily hair, make masks at home using this recipe:
- colorless henna – 1 sachet;
- tea tree oil – 6 drops.
Henna is diluted with water, bringing it to a creamy consistency. Then essential oil for hair is introduced. The mixture is applied along the entire length of the curls, the head is wrapped in polyethylene and a cap is put on for one hour. Wash off the mask without shampoo. You can additionally rinse your curls with water and lemon juice.
A mask according to the following recipe regulates sebum production:
- cottage cheese – 1 tbsp. l;
- lemon juice – 1/3 cup;
All ingredients are mixed and applied to hair for a quarter of an hour. Wash off the mask with warm water and rinse your hair with chamomile infusion.
For dry scalp and hair, and dandruff, the use of a mask made according to the following recipe is recommended:
- low-fat kefir – 1 glass;
- tea tree ether – 6 drops.
Kefir is slightly heated in a steam bath and oil is dripped into it. The mask is applied to the hair - from roots to ends. The head is insulated for half an hour and then the composition is washed off.
To prepare a nourishing mask according to the recipe, mix:
- tea tree oil – 7 drops;
- yolk – 1 piece;
- burdock oil – 1 tsp.
The mass is rubbed into the roots, and then distributed through the hair using a comb. The head is insulated for half an hour. Wash off the mask with water and shampoo.
Fruit mask is suitable for all hair types, nourishes and strengthens it:
- ripe avocado – 1 pc.;
- flower honey - 2 tbsp. l;
- tea tree essential oil – 3-4 drops.
The components are combined and applied to the hair and roots, the head is insulated, and after 30 minutes, everything is washed off with water and shampoo.
