Tea tree oil is known all over the world for its numerous health benefits, including its acne-fighting ability. This volatile essential oil is extracted from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia, most commonly found in southeast Queensland and the northeast coast of New South Wales. Usually a pale yellow color, this natural oil has potent antimicrobial properties and has been found to be highly effective against numerous strains of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Furthermore, it has strong anti-inflammatory properties that make it an excellent remedy for treating skin conditions like acne, dandruff, skin abscesses, and acne inversa, to name a […]