Tea Tree Oil Risks & Precautions

1. Applying products to the skin that contain tea tree oil along with lavender oil might not be safe for young boys who have not yet reached puberty.

        These products might have hormone effects that could disrupt the normal hormones in a boy's body. In some cases, this has resulted in boys   called gynecomastia. The safety of these products when used by young girls is not known.

2. Keep tea tree oil away from your eyes, contact lenses, inner nose and sensitive parts of your skin.

3. When you are buying tea tree oil, always look for 100 percent pure essential oil and check that the correct species name is listed on the bottle’s label (Melaleuca alternifolia).

4. This essential oil possesses a sharp camphoraceous odor followed by a menthol-like cooling sensation, which can make your skin feel like it’s slightly burning if you apply too much.

5. Tea tree is generally considered safe when used aromatically and topically and doesn’t cause side effects in most cases but it can cause skin irritation and swelling. In people with acne, it can sometimes cause skin dryness, itching, stinging, burning, and redness.

6. It’s always a good idea to do a small skin patch test first on your arm or leg to make sure you don’t have a negative reaction before using larger amounts or applying it to your face, chest or neck.

7. Tea tree oil is not safe when taken by mouth due to the possibility of serious side effects. Taking tree tea oil by mouth has caused confusion, inability to walk, unsteadiness, rash, and coma.

8. Light, heat, exposure to air, and moisture all affect oil stability of essential oils, so keep your tea tree oil stored in dark, cool, dry conditions preferably in a glass container.

9. Stay on the safe side and try to avoid using tea tree oil during Pregnancy and breast-feeding.

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