Tea Tree Essential Oil
INCI Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Overview
A sharp, medicinal essential oil steam-distilled from tea tree leaves.
What it is
Tea Tree Essential Oil is distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, native to Australia. It carries a sharp, fresh, medicinal aroma that’s instantly recognizable.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Melaleuca alternifolia grows widely in its native Australia. The leaves are steam-distilled to draw out the essential oil.
What it does in a formulation
Contributes a sharp, fresh, medicinal note to a finished product’s scent profile.
Why Lovebee uses it
Tea tree has such a clean, no-nonsense character — we like reaching for it in blends that want a crisp, fresh, slightly medicinal edge.
Good to know
- Used throughout our blended topical products; sold on its own as a single-note oil, it’s intended for diffuser use only.
Common questions
- What does Tea Tree Essential Oil smell like?
Sharp, fresh, and medicinal.
- Where does Tea Tree Oil come from?
It’s distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia.
- Can I apply this essential oil directly to my skin?
Not as a standalone oil — on its own, it’s intended for diffuser use only. You’ll already find it safely blended into a number of our topical products, though.
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