Tea Tree Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree. It’s a staple ingredient in DIY cleaning, skincare and personal care recipes.
Why DIYers use it
Tea Tree Oil is valued for its naturally cleansing and purifying properties, making it a go-to choice when formulating products intended to feel fresh, clean and functional.
Common DIY uses
This essential oil is often used in:
Surface and bathroom cleaners
Laundry and deodorising recipes
Facial cleansers and spot treatments
Scalp treatments and shampoos
Foot sprays and deodorants
Why you might add it
DIYers commonly add Tea Tree Essential Oil when they want to:
Support a clean, hygienic feel in homemade products
Reduce odours naturally
Create formulations suited to blemish-prone skin or oily scalps
Add a crisp, medicinal aroma associated with cleanliness
DIY Tip
Tea Tree Essential Oil is potent and typically used at low percentages. It blends well with eucalyptus, lemon, lavender and peppermint in both cleaning and personal-care formulations.
