Our Tea Tree Pure Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a native Australian plant. Tea Tree has a wonderfully fresh, herbaceous aroma with clean, slightly camphorous notes and has long been treasured as one of Australia's best-known essential oils.
It is a wonderfully versatile oil to have on hand, equally at home in your aromatherapy collection, natural skincare blends or household cleaning recipes. Its fresh, cleansing aroma makes it particularly lovely when you want to create a space that feels clean, fresh and invigorated.
At Hidden Valley, we love Australian native plants and the unique character they bring to natural products. Tea Tree is one of those familiar Australian botanicals that has earned its place in homes around the world.
The Aroma
Tea Tree has a distinctive fresh, herbaceous aroma with clean, green and gently camphorous notes.
It has a crisp, invigorating quality that works beautifully on its own or blended with other essential oils. If you enjoy fresh, clean aromas, Tea Tree is a lovely everyday essential oil to keep close by.
How to Use Tea Tree Essential Oil
For diffusion: Add a few drops to your diffuser or oil burner to enjoy Tea Tree's fresh, cleansing aroma.
For aromatherapy blends: Tea Tree blends beautifully with other fresh and uplifting oils such as Lemon, Eucalyptus and Peppermint, as well as softer oils such as Lavender.
For natural skincare: Diluted Tea Tree essential oil can be incorporated into suitable skincare and body-care formulations. Always follow recommended essential oil dilution guidelines and use a suitable carrier oil when applying to the skin.
For household use: Tea Tree's fresh, clean aroma makes it a popular choice for natural cleaning blends and homemade household products.
A Little About Tea Tree
Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, is an Australian native plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It grows naturally in parts of New South Wales and Queensland, particularly in areas such as coastal floodplains and wetlands.
The essential oil is produced by steam distilling the leaves, capturing the plant's naturally aromatic compounds.
Tea Tree has a long history of traditional use by Indigenous Australians, who used tea tree leaves for a variety of purposes. Today, Australian Tea Tree essential oil is valued around the world for its distinctive aroma and versatility in aromatherapy and personal care.
Choosing Ingredients with Care
With over 30 years of experience as soap makers, cosmetic formulators, aromatherapists, educators and essential oil suppliers, we've spent a lot of time learning about plants, their beautiful natural properties and what makes a truly good ingredient.
That knowledge guides the way we source our essential oils. We seek out high-quality oils from trusted local and international growers and farmers, choosing ingredients that we're proud to use in our products and that reflect our love of natural, plant-based skincare.
Product Details
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Common Name: Tea Tree
Plant Family: Myrtaceae
Part of Plant Used: Leaves
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Country of Origin: Australia
Ingredients
100% pure Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) essential oil.
Essential Oil Safety
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts and should be used with care.
For external use only. Do not ingest. Always dilute before applying to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Tea Tree oil should not be swallowed, as ingestion can be harmful. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have any concerns about using essential oils, seek advice from a qualified aromatherapist or healthcare professional.
How to Store Your Essential Oil
To help keep your essential oil fresh and preserve its natural aroma, store it in the airtight container it comes in, with the lid securely closed after each use.
Keep your essential oil in a cool, dry place, protected from heat and direct light. Avoid leaving it on windowsills, in hot cars or anywhere exposed to strong temperature changes.
For best quality, we recommend discarding opened bottles after 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tea Tree essential oil?
Tea Tree essential oil is a pure essential oil steam distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, an Australian native plant. It is one of Australia's best-known native essential oils.
What does Tea Tree essential oil smell like?
Tea Tree has a fresh, herbaceous and clean aroma with slightly camphorous and medicinal notes. It has a crisp, invigorating quality that many people associate with the familiar scent of Tea Tree.
Is Australian Tea Tree oil the same as Tea Tree essential oil?
Australian Tea Tree oil generally refers to Tea Tree essential oil produced from Melaleuca alternifolia, the Australian native species from which Tea Tree oil is traditionally obtained.
How is Tea Tree essential oil made?
Tea Tree essential oil is produced by steam distilling the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. The steam carries the plant's aromatic compounds, which are then collected as essential oil.
Can I put Tea Tree essential oil directly on my skin?
No. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated and should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before topical use.
For general skin application, dilute Tea Tree Oil at 2–4% in a carrier oil (approximately 4–8 drops per 10ml of carrier oil such as Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil).
What essential oils blend well with Tea Tree?
Tea Tree pairs beautifully with fresh oils such as Lemon, Eucalyptus and Peppermint, as well as Lavender and other herbal or Australian native essential oils. See our range of Essential Oils here.
Is Tea Tree essential oil Australian?
Melaleuca alternifolia is an Australian native plant, and Australia is the traditional source of Tea Tree essential oil. Our Tea Tree essential oil is listed as Australian in origin.
