Tea tree oil (from Melaleuca alternifolia) is a potent essential oil, so a little goes a long way.

What tea tree oil is commonly used for

✅ Scalp care

• Helps reduce dandruff/flaking
• Can help with itchy scalp
• Helps keep scalp feeling fresh and clean
• May help with excess oil buildup

✅ Hair

• Helps unclog hair follicles from buildup
• Supports a healthier scalp environment for hair growth
• Can add freshness to oily hair/scalp

✅ Skin

• Spot treatment for pimples/blemishes
• Can help calm irritated skin
• Often used for fungal-prone areas (feet/nails)
• Helps with body odor–causing bacteria

✅ Nails

• Commonly used in nail care for fungal-prone nails and cuticles

Benefits of pure tea tree oil

• Antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Anti-inflammatory / soothing
• Helps reduce itchiness
• Cleansing / purifying
• Helps reduce scalp buildup

How to use PURE tea tree oil (important: dilute it)

Pure tea tree oil is very strong and can irritate skin if used directly.

1) For hair growth / scalp oil

Mix:

• 2 tablespoons carrier oil (jojoba / coconut / sweet almond / castor)
• 4–6 drops tea tree oil

Massage into scalp for 5 minutes.
Leave:

• 30 minutes or overnight
  Wash out.

Use:

• 1–2 times weekly

2) Add to shampoo

Mix:

• 5–10 drops into 250ml shampoo

Good for:

• dandruff
• itchy scalp
• oily scalp

3) For skin / pimples

Mix:

• 1 teaspoon jojoba oil
• 1 drop tea tree oil

Apply lightly to blemish areas.

4) Foot soak

Warm water +

• 3–5 drops tea tree oil
• 1 tablespoon salt

Soak feet 15–20 min.

Important caution

Do not:
❌ swallow it
❌ use in eyes
❌ apply full-strength on sensitive skin
❌ use too much (can burn/irritate)

Always patch test first.

For your Hair Cartel range, tea tree oil pairs beautifully with:

• Jojoba oil → balancing
• Castor oil → strengthening
• Sweet almond oil → softening
• Vitamin E oil → nourishing

That blend would make a very strong scalp treatment oil.