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Monday, September 10, 2018

Tea tree oil may help relieve inflamed skin

Tea tree oil may help relieve inflamed skin.


A common form of skin irritation is contact dermatitis, which occurs when skin comes in contact with an allergen, such as nickel. Exposure to the allergen leads to red, itchy and sometimes painful skin.
Animal and human research suggest that applying tea tree oil may help reduce the severity of these symptoms
In a study comparing the effects of different treatments for contact dermatitis, tea tree oil was found to reduce symptoms by 40%, which was significantly more than standard medications applied to the skin 
In addition, tea tree oil may provide relief from bug bite reactions by reducing the itching, redness and swelling that occurs when your body releases histamine to defend against the insect's saliva
Use this recipe to relieve inflamed skin:
  1. Combine 10 drops of tea tree oil with one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and one tablespoon of melted coconut oil.
  2. Mix well, and store in a sealed container.
  3. Apply to the affected area up to twice a day until symptoms resolve.
SUMMARY:Applying a tea tree oil mixture may help combat skin inflammation related to contact dermatitis or insect bites.