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Used mainly as an essential oil, tea tree oil has a camphoraceous smell and a color ranging from clear and colorless to pale yellow. Made from the leaves of the tea tree, the trees are found primarily in parts of Australia and Queensland.

Refined into an essential oil, tea tree oil is toxic if swallowed. So, you should avoid using tea tree oil around your mouth and avoid ingesting it unless it is in a diluted form. Applications of high concentrations of tea tree oil can result in adverse reactions. When using tea tree oil on the skin, make sure to use a carrier oil.

Most often, tea tree oil is used in shampoos and a variety of topical creams. Though the effectiveness of tea tree oil is up for debate, these treatments are meant to help relieve various skin conditions, dandruff, and itching. Actually, tea tree oil is more versatile than you think. Here are 25+ of its amazing health benefits.