Tea tree oil is one of the most popular essential oils on the market – and it’s worked hard to earn the great reputation that it has. This fragrant, clear oil comes from the Melaleuca alternofolia tree and can be found in many locations around the world including Australia.

Tea tree oil is an active ingredient in many all-natural products for eczema. It has some amazing health benefits for the skin, and when used properly it can be a gentle, safe, and effective way to help cleanse, soothe, and heal even the most damaged eczema flare ups. Today, we’re going to look at this amazing oil and give you a simple recipe you can use at home to create a skin oil that’s sure to get you some great results.

While this list could be extremely long due to the many benefits of tea tree oil, we’re going to cut it down to show just how well it works on eczema issues.

The Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil

• Naturally antibacterial
• Naturally antiseptic
• Naturally antifungal
• Gentle on the immune system
• Cleansing
• Anti-inflammatory
• Soothing and cooling
• Toning
• Strengthening

As you can see, these benefits make it a great option for eczema flare ups, especially in areas where the skin has become damaged and is prone to infections. Before using tea tree oil, however, make sure to read below since it’s often too strong to be used without dilution.

How To Use Tea Tree Oil For Eczema

The best way to use tea tree oil for eczema, especially on young skin, is to dilute it. Mixing 5-10 drops of pure tea tree oil with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil makes this process simple. Mix up your oil blend and then massage directly into the skin where it’s needed most. It works great right before bed so that it has all night to penetrate into the skin and clean things up.

You can also add a stronger version of this oil to baths as an eczema bath oil. Use 20 drops of tea tree oil to 2 tablespoons of your chosen oil for a full-size bathtub. If you’re using a smaller tub or a tub only half filled, adjust the quantity as needed.

For older kids and adults, small amounts of tea tree oil can be applied to the skin directly. This can be intense for sensitive skin, so it’s always best to start with a diluted solution and work up from there as needed.

We also stock several natural skincare products that harness the healing power of tea tree oil to help general skin healing for eczema, nappy rash or every day cuts and scrapes. We've also had great success using a few drops of tea tree oil in the washing machine instead of laundry powder and find it brings laundry up both clean and fresh every time without causing any irritation to our child's skin like other laundry detergents often do.