A tea tree is in a cosmetic.
Proofs of efficiency.
Tea tree by birth from Australia. Behaves to family myrtle or eucalyptus. Not high tree, with a soft, light, peeling bark that reminds a paper and with long, white or rather yellow fluffy flowerets. Leaves are rich in essential oils, having smell, reminding kamfora. From leaves prepare essential oil. Tea tree -это a green tree was considered always universal medicine, yet aborigines, bathing in a lake in shade of tea tree, noticed positive influence of leaves on a skin and on an organism on the whole. A cough and cold treated oneself inhalations, some wounds – by compresses, quinsies and skin problems treated infusions.
The name of the plant was given by Jam Cook, who in 1770, during an expedition to Australia, cooked tea from the leaves of a tree.
When chemist Arthur Penfold published his scientific research in articles (1920-1930s), the oil of the virgin tree was used universally. In publications, the antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil was proven to be 11 times more active than M. Alternifolia and phenol (an antiseptic used in medicine). During this period, the boom of using tea tree began.
Composition of tea tree oil.
Tea tree oil contains 98 compounds, among them terpinene-4-op (whose concentration ranges from 30% to 48%), which is responsible for most of the antimicrobial activity and 1,8-cineole, whose concentration is from 0 to 15%. The key to the effectiveness of this plant is the ratio of oil and cineol and terpinene present in the oil.
The ratio of cineol-terpenin can vary significantly in some species of tea tree. The ratio can change even in one form, if they grow in different areas. Ideal ratio can be terpinene – 40%, cineole – 5%. Thus, oil efficiency remains high, and its possible irritating effects are minimal.
Properties.
A powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action. It disinfects the skin, promotes drying of inflammations, relieves puffiness and removes small pimples.
Tea tree copes well with fungal skin lesions, effectively with itching and eczema, herpes.
Excellent assistant in the care of weakened hair, with loss or dandruff.
Removes irritation with insect bites and purulent formations on the skin of a different nature.
Tea tree oil is a part of the means, for inhalations and massage, against colds, coughs, flu, tonsillitis, bronchitis. Reduces body temperature with fever.
Stimulates the immune system, enhancing the protective properties of the body.
Tea tree oil is successfully used in the fight against pathogenic microorganisms such as: Staphylococcus (more than six species including aureus, erider-midis, pneumoniae, faecalis, etc.) Propionibacterium acnes, Beta haemolytic streptococcus, Klebsiella pheuraoniac, Citrobacter spp., Shigella sonnei, Proteus mirabolis, Legioneila spp., Pseudomonas aeriginosa, Candida albicans, etc. By destroying these bacteria and fungi, tea tree oil while strengthening the body’s immune system.
Examples of applications in cosmetics.
Quite often, tea tree oil is used as an additive to care for intimate parts of the body, in gels for intimate hygiene. For example, in TM Vital Charm, the gel for intimate hygiene “Delicate” contains in the composition tea tree oil, the main function of which, in this product is to destroy the pathogenic microflora of the intestinal mucosa.
Applied tea tree and as an additive to sea salt for taking baths. In this case, oil works as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory additive. Improves skin condition, activates blood circulation and strengthens its protective functions. Stimulates the immune system. A good example is sea salt for baths with essential oil of tea tree TM “Желана”. Aromatic bath with sea salt TM “Желана” relieves fatigue, stress, after a working day, improves the condition of the skin, and also increases efficiency and simply raises the mood.{:}
