tea tree
noun
1
: any of various Australasian shrubs or small trees (genus Leptospermum) of the myrtle family that form dense thickets and have aromatic evergreen foliage
2
: any of various melaleucas (especially Melaleuca alternifolia) with aromatic leaves that yield an essential oil used especially as an antiseptic
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The stars of the show are exfoliating salicylic acid and anti-bacterial tea tree oil, along with anti-inflammatory witch hazel.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 6 Aug. 2024
Its pH-balanced and contains tea tree oil and BHA to soothe the skin and banish breakouts.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 July 2024
Some of the most popular include lavender, tea tree, peppermint and lemon oils, per Johns Hopkins.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Essential oils such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus, and lavender oil have antifungal properties.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 6 Aug. 2024
Its pH-balanced and contains tea tree oil and BHA to soothe the skin and banish breakouts.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 July 2024
Some of the most popular include lavender, tea tree, peppermint and lemon oils, per Johns Hopkins.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Essential oils such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus, and lavender oil have antifungal properties.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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