Tea Tree Hydrosol: benefits and uses in cosmetics and natural health

Native to Australia, Tea Tree is renowned for its anti-infectious action. Active on a large part of micro-organisms, it allows to disinfect wounds and to prevent and treat mycosis. The hydrolat is particularly interesting in mouthwash to fight against the oral infections such as the gingivites. On the skin, it has a purifying action and will work miracles in case of acne for example! The Tea Tree hydrolate is an essential in the beauty and emergency kit. Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia Maiden Distilled part: leaves

Who can use it?

Adults and Teens Children under 6 years old Pregnant and nursing women Babies under 3 years old

Main properties

• anti-infectious : Tea Tree hydrosol acts on any type of microorganism, as well as bacteria as virus or microscopic fungus. The terpinen-4-ol gives it a broad spectrum. It is thus recommended for its rebalancing properties of our oral, digestive and vaginal flora. It thus makes it possible to relieve various infections: cutaneous like mycoses, the acne and the wounds, oral like the gingivites and the mouth ulcers, respiratory like the bronchitis and even genital!
• circulatory : the hydrosol stimulates lymphatic and venous circulation. It can thus relieve circulation problems such as hemorrhoids, cellulite, phlebitis, varicose veins and venous and lymphatic stasis.
• neurotonic, nervous stimulant : Tea Tree hydrosol stimulates the nervous system to fight against physical or nervous fatigue. It can be useful during periods when we feel overwhelmed by work or lack of energy in general.
• immunostimulant : thanks to its composition in terpinene-4-ol, the Tea Tree hydrolate allows to increase our immune defenses.
• expectorant : it has a gentle action of eliminating mucus in case of colds, bronchitis and other respiratory infections.

Against the Acne

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, use as a tonic lotion in the morning and evening, spray or in a clay mask against acne.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray morning and evening on a cleaned and removed skin the following mixture in equal parts:

• Hydrolat of Tea Tree
• Hydrolat of Lavender officinalis

Source: Sommerard, J. C., & Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide to floral waters and hydrolats. Médicis.

In case of Wound, Skin infection

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray directly on the affected area.

Use in synergy

For ages 3 and up, except pregnant and breastfeeding women. By skin, spray the following mixture on the area to be disinfected:

• 10 mL Tea Tree hydrosol
• 10 mL Thyme linalool hydrolate
• 10 mL of Italian Helichrysum hydrosol in case of contusion
• 10 mL of Cistus hydrosol in case of bleeding

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

To fight against the Mycosis

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray morning and evening directly on the affected area.

In case of Vaginal mycosis

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, apply compresses on the genitals soaked with 1 teaspoon of hydrosol diluted in 100 mL of water.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray the following mixture on the intimate area, 3 times a day for 6 weeks, or in irrigation (internal mycosis).

• 50 mL Thyme hydrolate
• 50 mL of Lavender Fine hydrolate
• 50 mL Damask Rose hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters. Dauphin.

In case of Aphta, Oral hygiene, Oral thrush

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. Orally, add 1 tablespoon of Tea Tree hydrosol in a glass of water, as a mouthwash, several times a day after brushing teeth.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Orally, add 1 tablespoon of the following mixture diluted in a glass of water, as a mouthwash after brushing teeth, 2 times a day minimum.

• 1 tablespoon of Tea Tree hydrolate
• 1 tablespoon of Noble Laurel hydrolate
• 1 tablespoon of Thyme linalol hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

To fight against the Oily skin

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray Tea Tree hydrosol, or soak a compress to apply to the affected area.

Against a ENT infection, Sore throat

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

From 3 months. Orally, add 1 tablespoon of Tea Tree hydrosol in a liter of water, to drink throughout the day. Renew about twenty days with a stop of one week.

Use in synergy

From 3 years, except pregnant and lactating women. Orally, add 1 tablespoon of the following mixture diluted in 1L of water, to drink throughout the day. Renew about twenty days with a stop of one week.

• 1 tablespoon of Tea Tree hydrolate
• 1 tablespoon of Laurel hydrolate
• 1 tablespoon of mountain savory hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Sweating

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray under the armpits in case of bad smell.

Use in synergy

From 6 years old, except pregnant and breastfeeding women. By cutaneous way, spray under the armpits the following mixture in equal parts:

• Hydrolat of Tea Tree
• Hydrolat of Sage officinale
• Hydrolat of Peppermint

Source: Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide des eaux florales et hydrolats. Paris: Éd. Médicis.

Characteristics and composition

Cosmetic characteristics

• Type of hair: dandruff.
• Skin type: oily, acneic, combination.

Main molecules

• terpinene-4-ol
• α-terpineol
• 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol)

Organoleptic characteristics

• Appearance: mobile liquid
• Color: colorless to pale yellow
• Odor: woody, herbaceous, close to the essential oil, slightly lemony.
• Taste : herbaceous.
• PH : 4.5 à 7.5

Botanical characteristics

• Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia Maiden
• Botanical family: Myrtaceae
• Distilled part: leaves
• Country of origin: France.

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