If you are allergic to tea tree oil, do not use these ideas.
Jock itch – mix some cortisone cream with a few drops of tea tree oil and apply all over the area. Keep applying daily till the fungus causing the itch has gone.
Acne – add 10 drops of tea tree oil to a bottle of your favorite face wash.
Sinus congestion – put 5 or 6 drops in a bowl of steaming water, cover head with towel and breath the steam.
Head lice – add 15 drops to a bottle of shampoo and use regularly, using this for kids will prevent them getting lice from schools or daycare.
Ringworm – rub tea tree oil on it twice daily till gone.
Dandruff – add 15 or 20 drops to a bottle of your favorite shampoo.
Scrapes – apply a couple drops rubbed directly on scrape, disinfects the scrape.
Bathroom – Kills mold when cleaning the tub area. Also leave a small bottle uncapped in the bathroom for controlling odors and it make the bath smell fresh.
Athlete’s Feet – rub on the affected area every day till the fungus is gone.
Cold sores – apply a drop to the cold sore as soon as you feel it coming.
Hand sanitizer – and 15 drops of tea tree oil per 8 ounces of Aloe Vera gel, shake well.
Humidifier – add 8 to 10 drops and it will help with congestion and clean the air.
Raised in rural Montana and educated in Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Development, Paige Raymond combines a practical mindset with a passion for self-reliance and sustainability. With expertise ranging from mechanical solutions and food preservation to emergency preparedness and renewable energy, Paige is a proud author with more than 5000 published articles.