tea tree
noun
1
: any of various Australasian shrubs or small trees (genus Leptospermum) of the myrtle family that form dense thickets and have aromatic evergreen foliage
2
: any of various melaleucas (especially Melaleuca alternifolia) with aromatic leaves that yield an essential oil used especially as an antiseptic
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With the addition of niacinamide and tea tree leaf water, the formula also helps soothe irritation and fight oil-slick sebum production.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Niacinamide, olive oil, and tea tree oil help balance and hydrate.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
What keeps it from feeling too intense or drying for combination skin is the cushion of tea tree leaf water, which helps calm inflammation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
The strongest essential oils are lemon, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, citronella, peppermint, rosemary, and clove.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Niacinamide, olive oil, and tea tree oil help balance and hydrate.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
What keeps it from feeling too intense or drying for combination skin is the cushion of tea tree leaf water, which helps calm inflammation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
The strongest essential oils are lemon, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, citronella, peppermint, rosemary, and clove.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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