Tea Tree Oil-Essential Oils

If you are familiar at all with essential oils than you have most likely heard about tea tree oil. It is important to note that anytime I am referring to an oil and I always talking about 100% pure. If I am speaking about a blend I will specify that. Anyway, it has been shown to be effective in various skin treatments like burns, abrasions, acne, rashes, etc. It can also be helpful in preventing lice!! I am somewhat of a germaphobe and a little afraid of bugs. The thought of having to deal with lice makes my skin crawl. I have two little kids (ages 2 and 3) and I know there is a potential for them to get lice because little kids touch everything. Luckily, they are not in a daycare or anything, but my daughter will be in pre-k next year and I know it happens. I add about 10-15 drops of tea tree oil into my kids shampoo bottle. I also add the same amount to a spray bottle and spray their coats or anything that may be able to catch lice. I have read that it can be toxic if taken by mouth, therefore; I do not advise that. ( I am not a doctor of medical professional, just someone who loves to use essential oils).

What do you use tea tree oil for?

Essential Oils

Do you use essential oils? If not you have undoubtedly heard of them by now. They are one of the newest crazes among a lot of people not just natural, health nuts anymore. The problem is that not all essential oils are created equally! Many people have done a ton of research into which ones are the best.Essential Oil Comparison This is a link to a pretty helpful blog. The blogger actually did not research and tells you which ones in her opinion are the best out there.  Some of my favorites are lemon, orange, frankincense, peppermint, lavender, tea tree and ylang ylang. There are a hundred different ways to use essential oils such as diffusing, topically, cleaning, etc. Finding the best use of each oil is key. Some are not meant for consumption or topical use and you really have to do your research in order to make sure you will not have any bad effects. My favorites are from Native American Nutritionals. They have been shown to have some of the best quality. They are a bit more expensive than if you bought them from DoTerra or the grocery store, but I find them to have the best smell and they seem to be more potent. I diffuse a blend of lavender and frankincense almost every night. I find that it helps me sleep and feel relaxed. What are your favorite oils? What do you use them for?