Have you ever walked down the aisle at your local pharmacy or drugstore and ever wondered what that small shelf of various oils were for?
Oils such as carrot oil, olive oil, tea tree oil, etc have been widely used for many generations for everyday skin ailments.
One in particular that I have used since a little girl was Tea Tree Oil.

It is primarily found in Australia and it derives from the Melaleuca Plant. The leaves are used for tea while the extracted oil is used for medicinal purposes.

What is it good for you wonder?
It makes a great antiseptic, dandruff and antifungal topical ointment. By pressing fresh tea tree leaves on the affected area its curative properties work diligently to heal.

I first started using tea tree oil one summer as a result of mosquito bites on the back of my legs. The bites left ugly welts and dark spots on my fair skin. My mom suggested I apply tea tree oil everyday after I shower until the welts were gone. Listen to Mom! I say.
In a few weeks the welts and dark spots were gone which I was very thankful for since I had to wear capris for a long period of time.

I now apply tea tree oil on my toenails after the shower – it keeps the toes moisturized and looking pretty especially now for the summer and also as a hair treatment for my dry scalp.

Tea tree oil can be purchased at the drugstore in liquid form. It’s not expensive and a little  goes a long way!

As with any product – do a skin allergy test first. Women who are breastfeeding or pregnant should not use tea tree oil – first consult with a doctor. Keep out of reach of children and pets.