For a deeper understanding of tea tree oil: Fresh is best – why we should only use fresh oil at any concentration

Abstract

We should remember the widespread beneficial and practical uses of tea tree oil in aromatherapy and cosmetics worldwide. Tea tree oil is now under regulatory threat from the European Union. In the following article some important arguments are raised that reveal other sides to important aspects of this discussion. The results of two PhD theses, a comprehensive literature study report and a survey about the use of the oil could help to avoid a total and unwarranted prohibition of tea tree oil.