If you’ve ever had an athlete's foot, then you’ll know how annoying it can be. Often contracted from contaminated surfaces in moist, warm environments like gym showers or in and around swimming pools, it results in fungal growth on your feet and toes. This can manifest itself in a number of ways, but most commonly redness, scaling or itchiness.

But never fear because, traditionally, the leaves of the tea tree plant have been used to treat cuts, burns and infections – which makes it the ideal solution for treating athlete’s foot too! Try adding a few drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil – coconut oil for example – to a cotton ball and rub over the affected areas twice daily.

On the flip side, tea tree oil’s ability to dry out skin can actually be of benefit when it comes to the removal of skin tags. What are skin tags, you ask? They’re the tiny, fleshy growths of skin most often found under armpits, breasts, lower neck, and eyelids – although perfectly harmless – they can be quite frustrating. However, by applying tea tree essential oil a few times a day using a cotton ball, skin tags have been known to dry out gradually and simply drop off. Test it out for yourself next time!

Remember, pure tea tree essential oil is a powerful remedy, therefore do not put it directly on your skin, always use a carrier oil.

So, there you have it – three of the more remarkable ways you can treat skin conditions using tea tree oil. But why stop there? The list of benefits goes on and on! Check out our fantastic range of tea tree products below and discover more about the skin-beautifying properties of this ancient plant.