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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The aftershave – which is infused with chamomile, tea tree oil and willow bark – is designed to calm irritation, soothe razor burn and reduce redness.
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Charcoal helps draw out any impurities clogging the hair follicle (the root cause of buildup) while a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil blend works to cool, soothe, and reduce itchiness, irritation, and flakiness on dry scalps.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The niacinamide and tea tree extract also serve to control excess sebum production, leaving skin clean and balanced but not overly dry.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Home remedies for athlete's foot may include tea tree oil, baking soda, salt water, diluted Listerine soaks, Vicks VapoRub, and other soaks and topical treatments.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Charcoal helps draw out any impurities clogging the hair follicle (the root cause of buildup) while a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil blend works to cool, soothe, and reduce itchiness, irritation, and flakiness on dry scalps.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The niacinamide and tea tree extract also serve to control excess sebum production, leaving skin clean and balanced but not overly dry.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Home remedies for athlete's foot may include tea tree oil, baking soda, salt water, diluted Listerine soaks, Vicks VapoRub, and other soaks and topical treatments.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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