The Effects of Tea Tree Oil in Shampoos
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as an antiseptic, since it kills bacteria and viruses. It can be used on the skin to dry up cold sores and acne. Tea tree oil is also used in some shampoos because of the benefits it brings to the hair and scalp. Does this Spark an idea?
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Unblocks Glands
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Hair follicles can become blocked by certain hair products or an overproduction of oil secreted by sebaceous glands. Blocked hair follicles can lead to thinning of hair or baldness. Shampoo containing 2 percent tea tree oil can unblock hair follicles, according to hairfinder.com.
Kills Bacteria
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Tea tree oil is an antiseptic that can be used to kill bacteria on the scalp, according to hairsite.com. When the bacteria is killed, dead skin cells are removed, and the scalp and hair can become moisturized. When bacteria remain on the scalp, they can cause dandruff and keep new hair from growing.
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Relieves Dandruff
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Dandruff can result from a couple of things. First, overproduction of the sebaceous glands can cause dandruff. Also, fungus on the scalp can produce dandruff. Tea tree oil in shampoo prevents both of these problems by removing oil buildup and killing fungus. According to homeremediesweb.com, tea tree oil can also relieve itchiness and flakiness from current dandruff by moisturizing the scalp.
Natural Treatment for Head Lice
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Lice are tiny insects that live in hair. They can be removed by medicated shampoos, but these shampoos have harsh chemicals that can negatively affect sensitive scalp. Tea tree oil is a natural way to kill lice, as well as the eggs they lay, according to hairsite.com.
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References
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