As tea tree oil is becoming more and more common, tea tree oil uses are evolving and more varying and versatile. Tea tree oil has so many different properties, including; antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, disinfecting, anti-inflammatory, cleansing, soothing and healing to name a few.

Because of all the different ways it works, tea tree oil uses vary from skin care to household cleaners to wound care to pet care and beyond.  Tea tree oil can be irritating to a small amount of peoples skin and should not be swallowed, but is otherwise extremely  safe when used correctly. A few of the hundreds of general tea tree oil uses are detailed below:

Tea tree oil uses and acne:
Tea tree oil can be applied directly to acne pustules, use a very small amount and dab on affected areas twice daily. Tea tree oil can also be added to regular face wash and used twice daily. Tea tree oil is effective on acne because of it’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components.

Face cleanser with tea tree oil:
Tea tree oil uses as a face cleaner is very effective, because it is a gentle cleanser yet a potent antibacterial product. Drops of tea tree oil can be added to regular face wash, however, for best results use a ready made tea tree oil face wash.

Tea tree oil uses in soap:
Because tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic, yet generally very gentle, it is very useful as an everyday soap.  Many excellent natural soaps containing tea tree oil have been developed, but a few drops of pure tea tree oil can also be added to whatever soap you have on hand.

Tea tree oil and head lice:
Massage tea tree oil into scalp twice daily until lice and lice eggs are gone. Use tea tree oil shampoo regularly to help prevent head lice.

Tea tree oil uses in shampoo:
Along with all its disinfecting properties, tea tree oil is both moisturizing and soothingly cleansing, and therefore very effective as a shampoo.

Tea tree oil uses on minor wounds/abrasions:
Wash affected area well before applying small amount of pure tea tree oil to it for infection prevention and to promote healing. Using tea tree oil for burns is also effective.

Tea tree oil uses on skin boils:
Apply pure tea tree oil directly to the boil after first prepping the boil with warm clothes to make the skin more ready to absorb the tea tree oil.

Tea tree oil uses on skin warts:
The most common warts are unsightly rough growths on the skin caused by a virus know as the human papillomavirus. They are very contagious and difficult to get rid of. Apply a drop of tea tree oil, full strength, to the wart a few times a day. It may take a while for the wart to disappear so be patient.

Tea Tree oil uses on athletes foot:
Tea tree oil has strong antifungal properties, making it very useful for common fungal infections such as athletes foot.  After cleansing feet apply tea tree oil directly to foot. Only a small amount is necessary, so adding the tea tree oil another oil, such as olive oil, can make it easier to massage the tea tree oil into your feet.

Tea tree oil and nail fungus:
Apply a few drops of tea tree oil directly to affected nail and surrounding skin. Use a few times a day until the nail has grown out and the fungus is gone.

Tea tree oil uses on ringworm:
Ringworm is actually a fungal infection of the skin, it causes round circles with the outside of the circle being red/raised and can itch and ooze. Tea tree oil can be applied directly to the area a few times a day until the area is healed.

Tea tree oil uses for gum disease:
Because of tea tree oils antibiotic and antibacterial components it has been shown to be very effective in reducing gingivitis which causes gum disease. Brushing with a tea tree oil toothpaste and using a tea tree oil mouthwash daily is recommended.

Tea tree oil and bad breath:
Add a drop or two of tea tree oil to baking soda and brush your teeth/mouth with it. The antibacterial properties kill off germs that cause bad breath. There are also pre-made tea tree oil mouthwashes and toothpaste that can be used.

Tea tree oil uses on cold sores:
Cold sores are actually a viral infection, once a person has it they harbor the virus in their body and when their immune system is down it can cause breakouts. Tea tree oils antiviral components can reduce the healing time of the sores. Apply the tea tree oil directly to the sore twice daily.

Tea tree oil for cleaning:
Tea tree oil is very effective for household cleaning due to it’s natural antiseptic properties, it is also effective in killing mold and mildew. There are pre-made cleaning products containing tea tree oil and many different recipes for making your own. You can also simply add a few teaspoons of tea tree oil to a few cups of water and pour into a spray bottle for use throughout your house.