Using Essential Oils on Acne: Tea Tree Oil and Emu Oil

Essential oils is the name given to more than 90 pure extracts from various plants. Despite the nomer ‘oil,’ essential oils are not, in fact petroleum products. They can be rubbed on the skin or used in aromatherapy. High quality essential oils are completely derived naturally and won’t clog pores. Because of their cleanliness, many [...]

Manuka Essential Oil – An Australian Tea Tree Alternative

One of the greatest healing gifts from the New Zealand plant world is, without question, the Manuka tree.  Manuka (botanically known as Leptospermum scoparium and sometimes known as ‘New Zealand Tea Tree’) is a highly medicinal plant with healing properties that were originally discovered and harnessed by the country’s indigenous Maori people, and later became of [...]

All You Need To Know About Tea Tree Oil And Stretch Marks

Tea tree oil has been used by Australian aborigines for hundreds of years. It is no wonder that people are now turning to it in an effort to help prevent and get rid of stretch marks. It has many medicinal uses: antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic just to name a few. As well as treating common household [...]