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Tea-tree oil for disinfecting: A potent antibacterial and
fungicidal agent, essential oil of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
makes an excellent plant remedy for athlete's foot. The oil has an
earthy, fresh scent. Go to Body Powder
Essential
oils for your hair type: Adding essential oils to conditioners
can help address your particular hair-care needs. For instance,
myrrh and geranium oils can help repair dry, damaged hair, while
clary-sage oil can give hair a delicate sheen. Dandruff may benefit
from cypress oil, which gently cleanses the scalp without drying it
out, and from tea-tree oil, which helps fight bacterial infections
that can occur with severe cases of dandruff. Invigorating rosemary
oil stimulates circulation and promotes vigorous hair growth, which
can counteract hair loss and dandruff.
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Tea-tree essential oil to fight infection:
Essential oil of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) with its strong
camphor like odor, is derived by distilling the plants leaves. It is
a broad-spectrum antiseptic that combats bacterial, viral and fungal
infections and can be applied directly to cuts, abrasions, nail
fungus, athlete's foot, bleeding gums and acne.
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Essential oils for infection:
Such essential oils as tea tree oil have an antiseptic property that
helps prevent infection. Other essential oils can add flavor and
fragrance. Go to Lip Care
Essential oils to ward off biting insects: The essential oils in natural mosquito repellent are the active
constituents that help to ward off bugs and insects. Tea-tree oil,
which is a potent antiseptic and anti-bacterial essential oil, has a
slightly medicinal scent. The light flora aroma of lavender oil has
a refreshing, soothing effect, while the citrus like fragrance of
both citronella and lemongrass oils is a mood lifter. Finally, sage
oil acts as an antiseptic and skin toner.
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