Oil is good for you - The magic of tea tree

Advantages: Can be used for just about every discomfort; smells lovely
Disadvantages: very expensive

...Tea Tree seems to work wonders for everything with me and there are a range of different products that contain this essential oil to perform different healing properties. Tea Tree is a clear, very strong natural oil taken from the leaves of a plant called the 'Melaleuca alternifolia' along the streams (er, and swamps) in Australia. You can buy it in concentrated form (albeit very expensive as you can imagine) but most product such as shampoo's. lotions and antispetics which contain low does of tea tree still work wonders. I will point out just to cover my own back, that despite the label of 'tea', this oil is non-ediable! ***** Types of tea tree products; uses; health benefits and effects 1. Incense - I usepure natural tea tree oil iin my intense burner at night. An intense burner is a porcelin pot with a hole in the middle...

LaceyR26 14.06.2009 · Read review
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tea tree lavendar and mint...

Advantages: works well at clearing scalp issues, silky hair, very moisturising
Disadvantages: strong almost sickening smell of tea tree and lavender

...The Tea Tree special shampoo is part of Paul mitchell's tea tree range which has has specific focus on dry, itchy and drandruff prone scalps.. he has three shampoo's in the range, one is the tea tree special shampoo, the tea tree lemon and sage (thickening) and tea tree lavendar and mint (moisturising) I bought the last one.. while i know this is a review for tea tree special shampoo i couldnt find it on Ciao, also all three have very similar ingredients. I chose the tea tree lavender and mint because my hair is chemically processed and a s a result pretty damamged! As this is moisturising I picked this one. I was able to get the shampoo and conditinoer for 20 pounds and the bottles were a bottle green color and was 300ml. The new Tea tree range is all packaged in bottle green bottles so if you see one that is in the standard paul...

sarima 20.08.2009 · Read review
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A Brilliant Facial Wipe from the Boots Tea Tree Range

Advantages: Works well, smells nice, does not dry out.
Disadvantages: None for me

...I have used Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel cleanser on my face every night for many years now. I have tried others at various times but always come back to this one. I have written a review about it if you are interested. Anyway a while ago I was in Boots and had a voucher for £1 off any item in the Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel range. When I looked the items were already on offer at 2 for £5 so I chose a bottle of my favourite cleanser and as I needed a new pack of cleansing wipes I decided to try the ones from this range. As I said earlier I use the liquid cleanser every night when I am at home but when I travel away taking cleanser and pads is a bit of a faff so I use wipes which I keep in my vanity case so they are ready to go. The Packaging The full title of these wipes is Boots Cleansing and Toning Wipes (30...

SusanLesley 05.08.2009 · Read review
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Tea Tree - Treatment for Acne

Advantages: Excellent in the treatment of many skin and cold ailments.
Disadvantages: It should be noted that people who suffer with sensitive skin should use Tea Tree oil with caution. Also note, pregnant women, people suffering with epilepsy and small children should seek professional advice before using any essential oil.

...Tea Tree (Melalenca Alternifolia) is a small tree or shrub with needlelike leaves, not dissimilar to that of the cypress. It can have either yellow or purple flowers and originates from Australia. The Aboriginal people used Tea Tree leaves as a traditional remedy, which they made into tea, hence its name. Tea Tree essential oil is primarily an anti-infection oil, it has antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties and is frequently used for treatment of skin problems such as spots, acne, warts, verrucaes, athlete’s foot, rashes, insect bites, burns, blisters etc. etc. I use Tea Tree a great deal, especially for cleaning cuts and wounds as it prevents them becoming infected and helps the skin to heal better by encouraging the formation of scar tissue. Tea Tree is also effective against dandruff - it is used in quite...

Shekera 16.11.2001 · Read review
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Tea Tree shampoo

Advantages: cleans, freshens and helps clear nits
Disadvantages: careful when using with kids

...websites for advice ( and some scary pics) which you can check out. Headlice.org Headliceinfo.com There are loads of products to buy that will help with getting rid of these little monsters, to name a couple. Derbac Repel But after speaking to loads of mums about this problem, the treatment which has the best effect on these little blighters, is a good shampoo with tea tree oil in and loads of conditioner, combing through with a nit comb. Tee Tree originates from Australia,which is taken from the bark of a tree.It has been used as an essential oil for many years. It is non-toxic and is non-irritant, but should never be used in large amounts or used neat on the body. Tea Tree oil is also used to help with burns, cuts, insect bites. Its also used as and antiseptic helping with spots, acne. I have tried all of the products...

karen5416 18.03.2004 · Read review
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Review of Avon Tea Tree Shampoo

Mint & Tea Tree Marvel

Advantages: Gets rid of product build-up
Disadvantages: Can sting the scalp/skin, dries my hair out with daily use

...The Product Original Source Mint & Tea Tree Daily Refresh Shampoo is available in 100ml or 250ml bottles, priced at 99p and £2.49 at the Original source website. The 250ml size is also stocked by Boots, Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, and Waitrose according to their website, but I've only ever personally seen it in Boots and Tesco. Why I Bought It Though I very rarely use styling products on my hair, and so don't have a problem with product build-up, I live in a very hard water area, and am left with dulling 'build-up' as a result of washing my hair. Last time my hairdresser washed my hair she suggested using a shampoo containing Tea Tree, as it helps to remove any residue or dulling product build-up from your hair. So I went down to Tesco to see what I could find and this little beauty jumped straight into my basket...

dahlin 09.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Original Source Mint & Tea Tree Shampoo

●Tea Tree Oil●

Advantages: Works on Almost Anything, Good Price and Lasts A Long Time
Disadvantages: Just the Packaging

...Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a really good product to have in your home because it can be used for many different things. It is a ?pure and natural antiseptic with anti-bacterial and antifungal properties. It is distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree ? Melaleuca Alternifolia, which is a native tree of New South Wales in Australia.? It is said to be selected for its purity and effectiveness and has Aloe Vera added for additional effect. (Tea Tree 90%, Aloe Vera 10%) Instructions say it is to be used ?sparingly?, because it is so strong and effective, just a small drop can really help. WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR: There are many uses for Tea Tree Oil. Here are a few of the main uses: FIRST AID: You can apply Tea Tree to cuts, bruises, grazes and insect bites. Instructions are to use 1-2 drops of Tea Tree to...

JulyBunny 10.02.2005 · Read review
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Technic Concealer with Tea Tree...Cheap Isn't Always Nasty!

Advantages: Cheap! last ages, does a decent job.
Disadvantages: heavy, not everyone will like the tea tree smell.

...having much choice, financially or time wise, I grabbed an eye-shadow compact, bronzing powder, lip gloss, khol and mascara and the most essential make up item of all... Concealer. While the other products performed somewhat as you would expect, not particularly well but did the job for one night with plenty of reapplication, I feel the concealer I chose was worth reviewing, and perhaps recommending. ~ The Product ~ Technic Concealer with Tea Tree Oil is a 3.7g concealer stick housed in a silver and clear plastic case much like a lip stick, that enables you to twist and reveal more product. There's not an awful lot of information given on the packaging, other than it contains tea tree oil, an essential oil which is widely known for it's antiseptic properties. Available in Light, Medium and dark shades, this product cost me 99p from...

Rhiana 18.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Technic Concealer with Tea Tree Oil

tea tree conditioner

Advantages: leaves hair soft and clean
Disadvantages: horrible green colour

...I am quite a big fan of tea tree products and I previously reviewed Alberto Balsam tea tree tingle shampoo which I liked (mainly because of the price!) but now I have discovered what I consider to be a much better range of tea tree hair products and I thought I?d tell you all about them! I was given a large gift bag full of avon tea tree products for my birthday, some of which I had already used and liked (The tea tree peel off mask is a long term favourite of mine, which I reviewed on Ciao a while ago). I have used Avon shampoo?s and conditioners in the past, but not from the Naturals range, a range which I think is mainly aimed at the teenage market. PACKAGING The conditioner comes in a clear tube, so you can see the product which is green. It has a black screw top lid which it stands on. Avon have recently changed the design...

pink_champagne 02.10.2003 · Read review
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Review of Avon Naturals Tea Tree Conditioner

Mint and Tea tree freshness

Advantages: It cleans and leaves you feeling soft
Disadvantages: The smell is a little strong

...sachet. This sachet holds 25ml of product. On the front of the green sachet, at the top, there is bold black writing. This tells you the name of this product. Underneath this, on a red stripe background, with black writing, is the fragrance names. This is tea tree and mint. Underneath this, in smaller, black writing is five lines that tell you this will provide you with the most reviving shower experience you have ever had, and that it is to naturally cleanse the hair and body. On the back of the sachet in black writing, they give you the directions of use, the ingredients, the amount, and a little description about the product. They also inform you that this product is not tested on animals. ********************THE SHOWER GEL******************* This shower gel claims to be so refreshing that it will make your senses come alive. It...

purebitch 06.08.2002 · Read review
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Review of Original Source Tea Tree & Mint Shower Gel