
Tea Tree Essential Oil is a highly valued therapeutic essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves and terminal branches of Melaleuca alternifolia, a medicinal tree native to Australia. Widely respected in both cosmetic formulation and traditional herbal practice, Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known for its remarkable purifying, antimicrobial, soothing, and skin-balancing properties.
What makes Tea Tree Oil exceptionally valuable is its rich concentration of naturally active compounds particularly terpinen-4-ol, the key constituent responsible for most of its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and cleansing benefits. This powerful active makes Tea Tree Essential Oil especially effective in formulations designed for acne-prone skin, oily skin, congested pores, scalp issues, dandruff concerns, fungal-related skin concerns, and body care products focused on hygiene and purification.
In skincare, Tea Tree Essential Oil helps reduce excess oil production without aggressively stripping the skin barrier. It works by helping to purify clogged pores, calm irritation, reduce the appearance of blemishes, and support clearer-looking skin over time. This makes it a highly sought-after ingredient in facial cleansers, acne serums, spot treatments, toners, clarifying masks, soaps, and body washes.
For hair and scalp care, Tea Tree Oil is especially effective in formulations targeting itchy scalp, dandruff, scalp buildup, and microbial imbalance. It provides a refreshing cooling sensation while supporting a cleaner, healthier scalp environment that encourages optimal hair growth conditions.
Beyond skincare and haircare, Tea Tree Essential Oil is also widely used in feminine hygiene products, foot care products, deodorants, cleansing sprays, massage blends, and aromatherapy products due to its refreshing medicinal aroma and cleansing performance.
Its scent is fresh, herbal, camphoraceous, medicinal, and distinctly sharp—an aroma often associated with cleanliness, purification, and freshness.
When properly formulated at safe usage levels, Tea Tree Essential Oil delivers both immediate sensory freshness and long-term functional benefits, making it a staple ingredient in high-performance skincare, wellness, and personal care formulations.
INCI Name:
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
CAS Number:
68647-73-4 / 85085-48-9
Appearance:
Clear to pale yellow mobile liquid with a fresh, medicinal, herbaceous aroma
Country of Origin:
Australia
Formation:
Obtained through steam distillation of fresh leaves and terminal branches of Melaleuca alternifolia
Specification:
Grade:
Cosmetic Grade / Therapeutic Grade
pH Stability:
Not applicable (Oil-soluble ingredient; does not possess a measurable pH)
Stable across a wide formulation pH range when properly incorporated
Recommended Usage Percentage:
Solubility:
Oil-soluble
Insoluble in water
Soluble in carrier oils, esters, emulsified systems, and alcohol
Compatibility:
Highly compatible with:
Pairs particularly well with Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Cedarwood essential oils.
Mixing Phase & Temperature Range:
Best added during cool-down phase or below 40°C to preserve volatile active compounds and aroma integrity
Application:
Commonly used in:
Performance:
Tea Tree Essential Oil delivers multi-functional performance in formulations by helping to:
Its performance is often noticeable both immediately through its cooling, refreshing sensation and progressively through continued use in targeted formulations.
Storage:
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Protect from oxidation by minimizing air exposure after opening.
Shelf Life:
18–24 months when properly stored
Precaution:
Packaging:
All our products are packaged in either water-proof airtight pouches, bottles or containers and sealed to avoid spillage then carefully placed in either our branded nylons or boxes for safe and swift delivery.
DISCLAIMER:
All ROCC BEAUTY's Products should be used externally and according to instructions unless stated otherwise on the information sheet. Statements regarding dietary supplements of this material have not been evaluated by the FDA and NAFDAC and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. All ROCC BEAUTY Raw Materials are 100% Unadulterated, undiluted & Non-GMO, produced under Globally Recognized Certifications, and processed in FDA-Registered, GMP-Certified Facilities at our Supplier's end, then imported and carefully package in our Nigeria facility. ROCC BEAUTY is not responsible for how a material reacts on and in you. We recommend a patch test, very little oral usage or small batch formulation first to test each material's performance, compatibility, reactions/allergies/sensitivity status and safety prior to committing to full usage or larger batch formulation respectively. Keep all materials out of reach of children and store according to storage instructions given. Individual Results Vary. ROCC BEAUTY is not responsible for any reaction/s from a misuse or undisclosed medical sensitivity. We recommend you consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new wellness/health routine.
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