Sunday, February 06, 2011

Tea tree oil for treating- skin infections, dandruff


Tea tree oilIt's for: Treating skin infections
Well-known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, tea tree oil is often applied topically for acne and athlete's foot.

But try: Getting rid of dandruff

People who used a shampoo with 5% tea tree oil reduced their dandruff 41% and significantly improved the itchiness and greasiness of their scalp, according to a study . "You can safely add a small amount of tea tree oil to your own shampoo to get a similar effect," . "Just use sparingly, no more than a few teaspoons per bottle, to prevent overdrying of your scalp.

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