What Are the Benefits of Tea Tree Special Shampoo & Conditioner?

Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Special Shampoo and Conditioner contain tea tree oil, an extract of the indigenous Australian shrub, Melaleuca alternifolia---better known as the tea tree.

Benefits

According to Cynthia Olsen in "The Benefits of Tea Tree," a shampoo containing tea tree oil can "unblock clogged hair follicles, moisturize the hair and keep the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems."

Features

Tea Tree Special Shampoo "cleanses the hair, scalp and body of impurities," according to PaulMitchell.com. The shampoo and the conditioner also contain lavender and peppermint extracts, which the company calls an "exhilarating" combination.

Warning

According to the Department of Health & Human Services, Tea Tree Special Shampoo and Conditioner "may cause irritation to sensitive skin types."

Alternate Form

Olsen states that 10 drops of a 2 percent tea tree oil solution can be used with any natural shampoo to rejuvenate your hair.

Expert Insight

A 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggests that adults who wash their hair once a day with shampoo containing 5 percent tea tree oil may experience relief from dandruff.

References

• U.S Department of Health & Human Services
• International Aromatherapy and Herb Association
• Paul Mitchell: Tea Tree Special Shampoo & Conditioner

Resources

• Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology