Ingredient
Tea Tree Leaf Oil
INCI name: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Melaleuca Oil
What it is
The steam-distilled essential oil of the tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), included in cleansing-oil and blemish-focused formulas for its purifying, aromatic botanical profile.
How it works
Its terpene-rich volatile compounds (terpinen-4-ol and related monoterpenes) exert a purifying, mildly astringent effect on the skin surface, alongside a characteristic camphoraceous scent.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Fragrance
Concerns to know
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Irritant essential oil
An essential oil or menthol derivative that can sensitize or irritate reactive skin.