Tea Tree Oil

It is a broad-spectrum germicide, containing more than 30% of terpinene-4-01 & possess the following outstanding properties it is:

• Antiseptic
• Antiviral
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-microbial
• Anti-fungal
• Lotions & Creams : 1-5%
• Bar Soaps: 2-7%
• Lip Balm: 1-3%
• Antiseptics : 5-100%
• Deodorant : 1-3%

Tea tree oil is an essential oil was extracted by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca-alternifolia or Paperbark, an Australian Native tree.
The name "Tea Tree" was copied by the early European explorers who made a "Tea" from the leaves of Melaleuca tree in an attempt to cure scurvy (which was impossible since it does not contain Vitamin C). Tea Tree Oil has a spicy of slightly antiseptic aroma.