Applying tea tree oil to hair can help with problems such as dandruff or hair loss.
What do you need to know about tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil is an essential oil pressed from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia from Australia. It has a characteristic fresh, camphorous smell and a pale yellowish color. The indigenous people living there have been using tea tree oil for a long time.
Tea tree oil is toxic when taken internally. Previously, this was not clarified, so it was also consumed internally in the past. Today it is forbidden.
However, its external effect on the skin is even more impressive. Thanks to this, it is an ingredient found in many cosmetic products, shampoos and creams. It is not only effective against acne, but it can be used to treat athlete’s foot, herpes, as well as head lice, dandruff, greasy hair and even warts.
However, its 100% use is only recommended against nail fungus. This is due to the content of a very strong active ingredient. Even a 5-10% solution can be enough against acne.
Tea tree oil for dandruff and oily hair
Applying tea tree oil to hair is not a new thing. Mix 3 drops of essential oil with enough shampoo for one wash. Wash your hair with it as usual. Leave the resulting foam on your head for about 3 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Since tea tree oil has a very good effect on the scalp, it can reduce its itching and also affect the formation of dandruff. Tea tree oil can also be used for hair loss, so it is very versatile.
It can also be mentioned that dandruff is not always the cause of greasy hair. In some cases, it can also be caused by bacteria. However, due to its antibacterial effect, tea tree oil can also help us in this case.
Tea tree oil for head lice
Tea tree oil is very effective for the scalp, but as we have already mentioned, it can also be a solution to a certain unpleasant problem. In the case of head lice, mix a drop of essential oil in 60 ml of extra virgin olive oil. Massage the mixture into the scalp and comb the hair well. After that, wrap a warm towel over your head and let it stand for 20 minutes. Then you can wash your hair.
