While tea tree oil has a variety of medicinal uses, it’s one of the best essential oils for beauty applications. Specifically, using tea tree oil for hair can do so much for your scalp and strands.

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Antimicrobial properties of tea ...

While benzoyl peroxide treatments and salicylic acid cleansers are tried-and-true at-home acne fighters, tea tree oil is a natural alternative that gives them a run for their money. The essential oil ...

Lenore Cangeloso is a board-certified acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner based in Oregon. She graduated with honors from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2016 and obtained her ...

Lenore Cangeloso is a board-certified acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner based in Oregon. She graduated with honors from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2016 and obtained her ...

Tea tree oil may help reduce dandruff, calm scalp itch, and support hair growth. However, overuse can cause dryness and irritation or strip your hair's natural oils, making your hair more prone to ...