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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This scrub-like formula combines ingredients such as coconut, mint, tea tree leaf oil extract, and microcrystalline cellulose, a physical exfoliant.
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Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
The blend of grape seed, jojoba, clary sage, and tea tree oils doesn’t leave behind a greasy film.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Countertops: For daily cleaning, spray with a homemade mix of vinegar, water, and essential oils (like lemon or tea tree).
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Exosome cica and tea tree leaf water help soothe and hydrate troubled skin to restore smoothness and glow.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
The blend of grape seed, jojoba, clary sage, and tea tree oils doesn’t leave behind a greasy film.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Countertops: For daily cleaning, spray with a homemade mix of vinegar, water, and essential oils (like lemon or tea tree).
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Exosome cica and tea tree leaf water help soothe and hydrate troubled skin to restore smoothness and glow.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tea tree
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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