Tea Tree Antibacterial Handwash 500ml (Pack of 3)

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Never ingest tea tree oil: swallowing undiluted essential oils can have serious side-effects including burning your mouth, gut lining, and even the digestive tract. Tea tree oil is also widely used as an antiseptic. 'It can be used for the treatment of small superficial wounds and insect bites,' says Kaura. 4. Tea tree oil can reduce your risk of viral infections Hands were cleansed with the test solution for 60 seconds and rinsed for 15 seconds.' says Dr Lee. 'The tea tree oil preparation was safe and did not cause skin damage.' 9. Tea tree oil can help treat of MRSA Good hand hygiene can also aid in a better-looking facial skin. A good wash of hands and fingers removes the bacteria on the hands that you otherwise risk transferring to your face when you touch your face, e.g., if you are scratching or applying makeup. The active ingredient Tea Tree Oil is known to counteract bacteria and it makes the product effective in washing bacteria and dirt away from the skin. Tea Tree Oil also leaves a clean and fresh feeling on the skin, and the soap’s lather cleanses the skin thoroughly.

Tea tree oil isn’t recommended for children under 12 or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding,' advises Kaura.

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All products from Australian Bodycare are dermatologically tested, and this is your guarantee that the soap is effective and suitable for daily use by the whole family. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that originates from the Tea Tree plant- Melaleuca alternifolia – also known as the Paper Bark tree. Tea tree oil applied topically to the skin has been found to be safe, but some people may experience a skin reaction, so always do a patch test before use. The tea tree oil group also reported less itching and greasiness,' she adds. 13. Tea tree oil can treat thrush Tee tree oil is well known for its anti-fungal properties. 'It prevents fungal growth by inhibiting the production of mycelia - the fine fungal branches which form the main growing structure of the fungus, as well as preventing the production of spores,' says Dr Lee.

Tea tree oil has proven anti-inflammatory properties. 'While research into the evidence of tea-tree oil is mixed, in some cases, tea-tree oil is thought to help reduce skin inflammation induced by histamines,' says Kaura. 'As such, tea tree oil is very commonly used in the beauty industry helping to reduce redness and inflammation associated with acneor sore skin after waxing.' 6. Tea tree oil is an antioxidant Good hand hygiene is important to prevent bacteria from spreading, and you should therefore wash your hands every time you have been to the toilet, before and after you cook and eat, and when you have sneezed or coughed. The fresh and natural scent of Tea Tree Oil will spread in your bathroom every time you wash your hands clean with the liquid hand soap.

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Antihistamines provide relief from sneezing, nasal congestion, and allergies and a recent study has found that topical tea tree oil can reduce histamine-induced skin inflammation. Some users of tea tree oil may experience a skin reaction including irritation, itching and stinging,' warns Kaura. 'Alongside this, in rare cases, people have reported a burning sensation following use. If this occurs, you should stop using the product immediately and seek advice from your pharmacist or GP.' Thanks to its antibacterial properties, tree oil can form the primary ingredient for hand washing products. 'Tea tree oil works as an antibacterial agent by preventing cellular respiration - the ability to use oxygen for cellular processes - and disrupting cell membrane function,' explains Dr Lee. In one small 2001 study, 18 patients with recurrent genital herpes used either a 6% TTO gel or a placebo on their genital ulcers,' says Dr Lee. 'At the end of the study, ulcers healed faster in the TTO group, being healed at 9 days, compared to 12.5 days in the placebo group.

The healing benefits of tea trees were not officially registred until 1923. However, the local Aboriginal tribe, Bundjalung, had long understood the protective and healing powers of tea trees and used their crushed leaves to treat various wounds and skin infections. They named the land with tea trees “Healing Ground”. Tea tree oil also has a moisturising effect, whereas many other acne treatments have a drying effect on the skin,' she says.

Tea tree oil’s benefits are based on traditional herbal usage, having been used in Australia for over 100 years,' agrees Kaura. 'Now tea tree oil is widely available across the world in many forms.'