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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Its ingredients may include benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or tea tree oil.7
Wet your face with lukewarm water and gently apply the face wash in a circular motion using your fingertips.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
This alcohol-free, fluoride-free and preservative-free formula is infused with the natural goodness of peppermint, spearmint, cardamom, fennel, clove, oregano and tea tree oils.
—Nora Colomer
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The charcoal helps absorb excess oil and minimizes congestion along the scalp, while the blend of coconut, peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oils helps bring in moisturizer and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
The award-winning gel formula contains acne-fighting tea tree oil and salicylic acid which is buffered with soothing ingredients like allantoin, sodium hyaluronate and glycerin.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
This alcohol-free, fluoride-free and preservative-free formula is infused with the natural goodness of peppermint, spearmint, cardamom, fennel, clove, oregano and tea tree oils.
—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, 1 May 2025
The charcoal helps absorb excess oil and minimizes congestion along the scalp, while the blend of coconut, peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oils helps bring in moisturizer and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
The award-winning gel formula contains acne-fighting tea tree oil and salicylic acid which is buffered with soothing ingredients like allantoin, sodium hyaluronate and glycerin.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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