Tea Tree (AAA) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Melaleuca Alternifolia Origin: Australia Plant Part: Leaves Scent: Woody, Earthy, Medical, Fresh, and Herbaceous Color: Clear with a Slight yellow Tinge Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top - Middle Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Tea Tree Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends Not overly surprising when you consider this versatile oil can help fight bacteria, odors, AND inflammation, Tea Tree Essential Oil is famous around the world. Try adding it to hair and skin products to cut down on oily buildup, or use it in a diffuser to help improve the air quality in your home or office. VINEVIDA’s Tea Tree Oil offers up a vivacious and herbaceous aroma that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser whichever way you decide to use it. The commercial use of tea tree oil dates back to the 1920s. This was when two Australian scientists, Penfold and Morrison, published an article on the oil’s economic potential. The tea tree plant—or the  Melaleuca Alternifolia —is native to Australia, and supposedly gets its more common name from the explorer James Cook, who used the leaves to make an infusion for his tea. The oil contains many different constituents and its composition will change upon exposure to the air, due to the process of oxidization. Tea Tree Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown Terpinen-4-ol: Terpinen-4-ol is a liquid terpineol that ranges from clear to pale yellow in color. Its odor is earthy and musty, and the component shows promise in terms of its effectiveness as an anticancer agent . 1,8 Cineole: 1,8-cineole is more commonly known as eucalyptol, and is a naturally occurring monoterpene ether. It is very aromatic, smelling strongly of mint. It is also a very common fragrance and flavoring agent, which you can also find in many cosmetics and mouthwashes. The tea tree essential oil benefits are acquired with the help of this great chemical component. Gamma-Terpinene: Gamma-terpinene is one of four monoterpenes, and its citrusy aroma is why you will often see it in food, beverages, cosmetics, perfumes, and even confectionery. Gamma-terpinene also displays significant antioxidant activity. a-Terpinene: a-Terpinene is a monoterpene with a mild aroma, similar to turpentine. It is a common additive in the fragrances of industrial products. a-Terpineol: a-Terpineol is one of four monoterpenoids. A terpenoid is a modified terpene, in this case with the addition of an alcohol group. It smells similar to the scent of lilacs, and you can find it in many different cosmetics and perfumes.  Many skin-related Tea Tree Essential Oil benefits come from this component. p-Cymene: A colorless, liquid monoterpene, p-Cymene is a common flavoring additive. It also absorbs well through the skin, and research suggests it may be effective as an anti-inflammatory . a-Pinene: An isomer of pinene, as its name indicates, this terpene smells strongly of pine. a-Pinene is also very bioavailable, and researcher