5 incredible benefits of tea tree oil for hair

It’s no secret that nature offers countless resources full of benefits for human health. Among these natural treasures are essential oils, popularly used in aromatherapy. However, many people don’t know that these oils can also be used on the hair! And today, we’re going to pay attention to the benefits that one of them – the tea tree oil (or melaleuca oil) – brings to hair!

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As we mentioned, tea tree oil is also known as melaleuca oil. Used mainly in skin cosmetics, it is a wonderful ingredient for having antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties! Thus, it is mainly indicated for people with scalp problems, such as dandruff and irritation. Just be careful if your skin is sensitive, okay?

As for how to use it, it’s simple: you can use it mixed with some product, such as conditioner or shampoo, or you can apply it directly to the scalp. In the latter case, it should not be used more often than 3 times a week! But let’s see the reasons why you give the tea tree oil a try!

1. HELPS WITH EXCESSIVE OILINESS

Although it may seem counterintuitive, using tea tree oil on very oily hair helps to regulate natural oil production! So if you suffer from oily hair and its consequences, try adding tea tree oil to your hair care routine.

2. LESS INFLAMMATION

Because it contains antioxidants, tea tree oil is wonderful as an anti-inflammatory. Using it helps to curb the negative effects of inflammation on the scalp, such as hair loss! So if you are noticing signs of inflammation or hair thinning, try adding this oil to your shampoo.

Our recommendation is to combine the use of this oil with some protein treatment products, such as the Deep Cleansing Shampoo from the Real Brazilian Hair Protein kit, by RIOBELO!

3. ANTIMICROBIAL

Do you experience a lot of itching on your scalp? If so, then you should know that the reason for this could be microbes! Diseases like seborrheic dermatitis cause itching, redness, and a lot of discomforts… tea tree oil can relieve all that! 

4. PROMOTES HAIR GROWTH

Due to its beneficial properties for the scalp, tea tree oil positively influences the hair! A healthy scalp ends up carrying more nutrients to the hair follicles so that the end result observed is greater and faster hair growth! Amazing, isn’t it?

5. NO MORE DANDRUFF

Along with its antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, tea tree oil is also antifungal! As such, it is also a great treatment for dandruff, an extremely unpleasant situation. Not only do the dandruff flakes usually diminish or even disappear, but the itching also stops when using it!

The benefits we have shown are sensational, aren’t they? The use of tea tree oil is a way to give back health to the scalp and the hair! Remember that to have even better results, it is important to use high-quality products of well-conceived brands, such as the innumerable Brazilian cosmetics you can find on the Metro Brazil website!