Buying Tea Tree Oil?
Here's my tips for getting the Best Tea Tree Oil

Interested in buying tea tree oil? I've used tea tree oil for years and have used many different brands. How do you know which is the best tea tree oil? Here's my Buying Guide to help you get the best oil.

Here's the most important things to look for when buying tea tree oil:

Look for the % of Terpinen 4 OL on your tea tree oil

Terpinen 4 OL is the main ingredient in tea tree oil with antiseptic properties. If you look at the label, it should show the percentage of Terpinen 4 OL. The higher the percentage, the stronger the tea tree oil's antiseptic properties.

I've seen different brands range from 10% to 40%. Some people may be sensitive to higher concentrations. If you think you're one of them, try a skin patch test at a lower concentration to see if you react to it.

Make sure your tea tree oil comes in a dark brown glass bottle

Studies have shown that terpinen-4-ol can rapidly oxidize and become useless when exposed to light. Light exposure can also increase the levels of para-cymene (a hydrocarbon found in tea tree oil). Para-cymene is a skin irritant. High quality tea tree oils are manufactured to have low levels of para-cymene.

Are you getting 100% tea tree oil?

Some tea tree oils come mixed with eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil. These mixtures may affect how well the tea tree oil will work. I like using only 100% pure tea tree oil.

Is your tea tree oil 100% organic?

I like using a product that's 100% Certified Organic. Good for the planet and good for the body.

What's a 'fair price' for Tea Tree Oil?

Prices for tea tree oil depend on:

• The size of the bottle you're buying

• The strength of the tea tree oil (look at the percentage of Terpinen 4 OL)

• If the oil is 100% pure or mixed (diluted) with another substance

You can get 2 ounce (60 ml) bottles for $10 to $20.

It's also available in tiny 1/2 ounce bottles for about $5 and larger 32 ounce bottles for over $100.

Tea Tree Oil Cosmetics and Toiletries

If you're buying tea tree oil, you can find it mixed with other health and beauty products. There's a growing market for natural health products. The big corporations are starting to jump on the natural health bandwagon with their own products.

Here's a list of products where tea tree oil is added:

• Tea tree oil shampoo

• Tea tree oil antiseptic creams

• Tea tree oil toothpastes (remember not to swallow any tea tree oil)

• Tea tree oil mouthwashes (same rule as above)

• Tea tree oil soaps

• Tea tree oil acne products

• I've even seen tea tree oil pet products

Some of these products may cost more because they're marketed as being more 'natural' than the big corporations' health and beauty products. Some manufacturers also can't produce as large amounts as the bigger companies, so they need to charge a little more for production costs. You might also be paying a premium for a more natural, chemical-free product.

I hope these tips will help you when buying tea tree oil at your local health food store. As my mother always told me, "Compare prices before buying." Great advice that I still follow.

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