tea tree
noun
1
: any of various Australasian shrubs or small trees (genus Leptospermum) of the myrtle family that form dense thickets and have aromatic evergreen foliage
2
: any of various melaleucas (especially Melaleuca alternifolia) with aromatic leaves that yield an essential oil used especially as an antiseptic
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Those with oily or acne-prone skin should consider toners with calming, anti-inflammatory, or exfoliating ingredients, such as tea tree oil, centella asiatica, heartleaf extract, and ginseng.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Certain leave-in products might also be too strong and trigger contact dermatitis—an irritated, itchy reaction that Dr. Cameron says can happen when harsh actives (like salicylic acid and tea tree oil) sit on a sensitive scalp for too long.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
The tea tree oil is there to soothe and reduce inflammation, while mild acids encourage gentle exfoliation to reveal a smooth and healthy-looking complexion.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
For both acne and acne scarring, apply the gel directly from the stalk once or twice a week on its own or mixed with lemon juice, cinnamon, coconut oil, or tea tree oil.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Certain leave-in products might also be too strong and trigger contact dermatitis—an irritated, itchy reaction that Dr. Cameron says can happen when harsh actives (like salicylic acid and tea tree oil) sit on a sensitive scalp for too long.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
The tea tree oil is there to soothe and reduce inflammation, while mild acids encourage gentle exfoliation to reveal a smooth and healthy-looking complexion.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
For both acne and acne scarring, apply the gel directly from the stalk once or twice a week on its own or mixed with lemon juice, cinnamon, coconut oil, or tea tree oil.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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