Tea tree oil

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Adds scent.

In the Essential oils group

What it is

An essential oil distilled from the leaves of the tea tree, a plant native to Australia.

Gives the product its scent and is used as a skin conditioning agent.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Adds scentOfficial EU function: Perfuming

Protects the formulaOfficial EU function: Antioxidant

Helps protect skinOfficial EU function: Skin protecting

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - miscellaneous

Essential oils

Essential oils are plant fragrance. People who avoid fragrance often avoid them too, and some find them irritating on sensitive skin.

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