The biggest modern day malady which dents the pride and vanity of all our beautiful young people is the embarrassing dandruff flakes falling from our scalps. These are basically dead skin which might not be dangerous but may end your reputation of being cool.
A group of people who washed their hair with regular shampoos were asked to add few drops of tea tree oil in their regular ablutions and lo and behold! There was a whopping 40% improvement in the dandruff issues. Also it reduced the tell tale symptoms of dandruff that is itchiness and greasiness too.
Just add a few drops of this magical essential oil to your shampoo and wash your hair. Do this till your dandruff is gone.
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Contrary to popular belief, athlete’s foot is a painful fungal infection which can happen to anyone and not just athletes. Medically termed as tineapedis, it is a contagious fungal infection which is annoyingly painful. It can even spread to toe nails and hands. The symptoms can be equally painful such as peeling, cracking, blisters and redness of the skin.
Although anti-fungal treatments are the standard mode of treatment for athlete’s foot, studies have suggested that tea tree oil reduces fungal infection reduce the annoying symptoms of it
Combine 1/4th cup of arrowroot powder, 1/4th cup of baking soda and 20-25 drops of tea tree oil to make a paste. Place it in a covered container. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the paste to it every day.
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The benefits of tea tree oil extend to eczema as well. It is a sad plight for those who suffer from this chronic skin ailment called eczema which is not just ugly and annoying but painful too. Tea tree oil has anti-septic properties which soothes the inflammation and swelling. In order to get an instant relief, mix 20 drops of tea tree essential oil with half cup of coconut oil and rub the infected area gently twice a day and see the change by your own eyes. If it’s a problem infecting your whole body then add 15 drops of this oil in your warm bathwater with 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and soak your body for at least 20 minutes.
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