I’ve heard that tea tree oil is a good antiseptic. Is it safe?
A. Tea tree essential oil is considered to be both antiseptic (able to destroy bacteria capable of causing infection) and an anti-microbial (may destroy or prevent growth of microbes which are any tiny living things including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses). It is used medicinally in the treatment of many conditions, the most common being prevention or treatment of acne, fungal infections, yeast infections and a wide variety of skin conditions. It is a potent natural oil that is not meant to be taken internally. It is very safe, and useful, when used according to directions. Tea tree oil disrupts the cell membranes of bacteria and other destructive microorganisms and disables the proteins within them, basically “de-activating” them and so they cannot multiply and cause health problems. 100% pure tea tree oil from Holista can be used directly on unbroken skin as a first aid oil, or it can be diluted with other oils.
