Tea tree or, melaleuca oil, is an oil derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant and is an immunostimulant, meaning, it stimulates the immune system, disinfects and helps the body fight off unwanted infections. It's anti fungal, anti-septic and even repels bugs.

Tea tree oil has been used for thousands of years by indigenous people for healing all sorts of ailments. In fact, the aborigines would crush the leaves of this magical plant and use it to clean wounds and prevent infections.

Studies have shown all of the antiseptic claims to be true and the oil has been shown to kill germs that are resistant to antibiotics.

Because of all of these powerful properties, tea tree oil, has been a go-to choice for the natural healing and or relief from difficult skin conditions such as eczema.

Eczema is a condition that causes your skin to inflame into a dry itchy, and oftentimes painful, rash. It can be triggered by certain foods or body care products that your system doesn't quite agree with. It often leaves its victims in agonizing pain and with relentless itching causing its sufferers to nearly go insane do to the fact that there is no official cure.

People with eczema are often searching for the perfect relief to the never-ending cycle of itching, inflammation and dry skin. Because many find that the prescribed medications for this condition simply do not work, many people turn to natural remedies to get the moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-itching relief that nature can provide, tea tree oil is among the most popular of these natural solutions.

By using natural body care products that contain tea tree oil--such as tea tree body cream or lotion--you can very well be on your way to healing many common skin conditions.

Other ways to use ea tree oil: another option for using tea tree oil is to take a mild oil--such as organic extra virgin olive oil--and add a few drops of tea tree essential oil and rub on your skin. Others even use tea tree oil for acne as it has the ability to kill the bacteria that causes acne flare-ups. This coveted oil is also used to treat fungus and respiratory problems.

How to use tea tree oil:

To use as a body oil - place 12-15 drops in your favorite carrier oil (such as extra virgin olive oil) mix until incorporated then use as normal.

To treat acne - place 20-25 drops of tea tree oil in your facial cleanser and use as normal.

When using pure tea tree essential oil, start with a little and then work your way up to more as you get more comfortable and use to the product. Tea tree oil is potent so use it in moderation initially.