Discover the characteristics of Melaleuca (Tea Tree)
PLANT TYPE: Melaleuca or Tea Tree
COSMETIC USES: Purifying, Refreshing, Rebalancing
Melaleuca Essential Oil in Cosmetics
Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil, also known as tea tree oil, is used in cosmetic formulations at a safe concentration for its fresh, herbaceous aromatic note and its purifying action on the skin.
Cosmetic Characteristics
Purifying | In cosmetic formulations, Melaleuca oil is valued for its purifying action, ideal for blemish-prone skin.
Rebalancing | Contributes to a sensation of rebalanced, comfortable skin, fitting well into a daily facial care routine.
Aromatic | Adds a fresh, herbaceous note to the product's texture, for a pleasant sensory experience during daily use.
The Story
Melaleuca is a genus of nearly 300 plant species in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, commonly known as tea-tree. Sizes range from small shrubs to trees up to 35 m tall. Their flowers typically occur in clusters, forming a distinctive "head" or "spike."
Melaleuca is an important food source for nectar-feeding insects, birds and mammals, and is a widely grown ornamental plant, alongside its economic value for producing essential oils such as tea tree oil.
A tradition from far away
The Bundjalung Aboriginal people, who traditionally live in the north-eastern New South Wales area where Melaleuca alternifolia is endemic, have a long tradition of using the leaves of this plant in personal care.
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