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 gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
This clarifying shampoo scrub combines tea tree oil, BHAs, and physical microcrystalline cellulose to gently slough away flakes and dead skin.
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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.
—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.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
This clarifying shampoo scrub combines tea tree oil, BHAs, and physical microcrystalline cellulose to gently slough away flakes and dead skin.
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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.
—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
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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