Tea Tree Antibacterial Handwash 500ml (Pack of 3)

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Create a nice lather using warm water and distribute the product thoroughly all over your fingers, palms, and hands. Pay special attention to washing well between the fingers. Rinse product off with water and pat dry with a towel. All products from Australian Bodycare are dermatologically tested, and this is your guarantee that the soap is effective and suitable for daily use by the whole family. In one small 2001 study, 18 patients with recurrent genital herpes used either a 6% TTO gel or a placebo on their genital ulcers,' says Dr Lee. 'At the end of the study, ulcers healed faster in the TTO group, being healed at 9 days, compared to 12.5 days in the placebo group.

Tea tree oil has antioxidant properties, as it reduces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by white blood cells. ' Antioxidants are imperative for human health as they counteract oxidative damage which is regularly occurring inside all the cells of the body, as part of cellular metabolism,' says Dr Lee. 7. Tea tree oil can be used as an anti-histamine If you develop side-effects from the use of tea tree oil or have a skin or anaphylactic reaction, always inform your GP and make sure this information is added to your medical record.The active ingredient Tea Tree Oil is known to counteract bacteria and it makes the product effective in washing bacteria and dirt away from the skin. Tea Tree Oil also leaves a clean and fresh feeling on the skin, and the soap’s lather cleanses the skin thoroughly. Tea tee oil has an anti-oedema effect as it has an anti-histamine action and this helps reduce tissue swelling,' says Dr Lee. Good hand hygiene can also aid in a better-looking facial skin. A good wash of hands and fingers removes the bacteria on the hands that you otherwise risk transferring to your face when you touch your face, e.g., if you are scratching or applying makeup.

Tea tree oil isn’t recommended for children under 12 or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding,' advises Kaura. Hand soap is one of the most important products in your daily life. Therefore, you should not compromise on quality when choosing a hand wash.Tea tree oil is an essential oil that originates from the Tea Tree plant- Melaleuca alternifolia – also known as the Paper Bark tree. Tea tree oil’s benefits are based on traditional herbal usage, having been used in Australia for over 100 years,' agrees Kaura. 'Now tea tree oil is widely available across the world in many forms.' In one 2002 study, 126 patients with dandruff were randomly allocated to either use tea tree oil shampoo or a placebo for 4 weeks,' says Dr Lee. 'At the end of the study, the tea tree oil group showed a 41% improvement compared to 11% in the placebo group.' Tea tree oil also has a moisturising effect, whereas many other acne treatments have a drying effect on the skin,' she says.