[VidSitePro id=2 ]tea tree oil has been used for millennia as an antibacterial antifungal and antiseptic agent to treat wounds and speed up healing time the versatile oil was first put to use by Aboriginal Australians tea tree oil is a must-have for your pantry a multi-purpose aromatic extract that puts the essential in the term essential oils here are seven of the many great reasons to keep tea tree oil around the house one dandruff tea tree oil is an excellent moisturizer add a few drops to your favorite shampoo to help avoid a dry itchy scalp or look for over-the-counter shampoos containing tea tree oil to help you avoid those pesky flakes to acne the disinfectant properties of tea tree oil work wonders on blemishes dab a drop of oil onto a cotton swab and apply the oil directly to areas affected with acne the oil fights through the blockages in your pores and dries out both blackheads and whiteheads while disinfecting and helping to heal any sores 3 insect bites tea tree oil is great for soothing and healing insect bites as well as preventing them from happening in the first place the strong disinfectant like aroma is a natural insect repellent add six to eight drops to two tablespoons of water then apply to exposed areas of skin to repel mosquitoes and other pests if you’ve already been bitten apply a small dab of tea tree oil directly to the bites using a cotton swab for cuticle care tea tree oils antibacterial and antifungal properties make it great for taking care of your cuticles and preventing nail fungus mix ten drops each of tea tree oil lavender oil with a tablespoon of jojoba and avocado oils massage the nourishing blend into your cuticles for a DIY mani-pedi 5 athlete’s foot massage equal parts of tea tree oil and a carrier oil like almond avocado or olive oil all over your feet to get rid of athlete’s foot tea tree oil knocks out the fungus and provides instant soothing relief for itchy burning feet no need to buy an over-the-counter spray tea tree oil will save the day 6 yeast infection lubricate a tampon with coconut oil add a few drops of tea tree oil to treat a yeast infection leave it in for an hour and repeat up to 5 times per day until your symptoms subside the same mixture can also be used as a remedy for jock itch 7 mouthwash combine 12 to 15 drops of tea tree oil with an ounce of water to create a mouthwash solution that kills bacteria while freshening your breath as with any mouthwash just swish it around in your mouth for a minute or two and then spit it out if you have sensitive skin treatments that use tea tree oil as a topical solution may not work for you if you suspect sensitivity test by applying a small amount of diluted tea tree oil to an unaffected area of your skin to see how your body reacts to the oil before using it regularly now if you liked the video give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends for more health videos and natural remedies subscribe to our channel and click the bell icon for instant notification that way you won’t miss any video from us also don’t forget to check out our other health videos and recipes on our Channel
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