subject: Tea Tree Oil - Natural Hair Care [print this page] One of the many great benefits of tea tree oil for hair is in encouraging hair growth. Because of its natural anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-infection properties, it treats many hair and scalp problems. It aids with hair growth by helping to clear out the follicles where hair is produced.
Dandruff is caused by a fungal yeast infection on the scalp. When the hair is exposed to styling brushes and hair dryers, chlorine in swimming pools and toxins in the air, hair follicles can easily become clogged. When hair follicles are clogged, dandruff is produced and hair growth decreases. If hair follicles become severely clogged, sores can develop on the scalp and can easily become infected. When the scalp is clean and well-moisturized with tea tree oil treatments, hair follicles are better able to produce strong, healthy hair.
You will be impressed with the results of tea tree oil for hair growth. This multipurpose essential oil will clean the hair and scalp thoroughly, but is also gentle enough that it does not harm or dry out even the most delicate hair. Since tea tree oil is to strong to be used by itself, the usual concentration is between 2% and 5% oil in the shampoo or conditioner.
You will love shampoo with tea tree oil. You can buy shampoo containing this essential oil, or you can add a few drops to you regular shampoo. It may also be helpful to alternate the use of tea tree oil shampoo and conditioner with your regular shampoo and conditioner in order to take care of any build-up that may result. This will give your hair and scalp a regular thorough cleaning. Even some shampoos and conditioners with extra moisturizers, colors or fragrances are often the culprits in contributing to clogged hair follicles. Shampoos and conditioners with tea tree oil added will clean the hair thoroughly and keep excessive build-up away from the roots.
Tea tree oil is a very powerful ingredient to really deep clean the scalp. It works as a cleanser as well as a disinfectant to eliminate bacteria and get rid of the dead skin cells that can block pores. Shampoos that contain tea tree oil offer a natural alternative to many dandruff shampoos that contain chemical ingredients that are not good for the hair.
An effective treatment for cradle cap is a combination of 1 part tea tree oil to 9 parts some other gentle essential oil. Almond oil is excellent for this. Rub this solution into the babys scalp and hair, being very careful not to rub too hard. Gently brush or comb babys hair to remove the oil that has collected with the yellow scales of the cradle cap. Then wash the hair and scalp with gentle tea tree oil shampoo.
As you become more familiar with the oil uses, make sure that you always use great care in administering the oil. Never take tea tree oil internally. When applying it undiluted to the skin, only apply a very small amount. Make sure this essential oil is always out of the reach of children and pets.
