Tea Tree Shampoo

When looking for a shampoo containing tea tree oil, you might think any shampoo containing tea tree oil as ingredient might do. However, what you need to understood is that not all shampoos are created equally. There are many brands of shampoo containing tea tree oil, but the presence of some other ingredients might cause some serious side effect. The side effects may be irritation, eczema and pustules in the scalp. In fact, some shampoos might not contain any tea tree oil. Common harmful ingredients to watch for in a tea tree shampoo are sodium lauryl sulfate and its close cousin ammonium laureth sulfate. Both these ingredients cause skin irritation in high concentrations. Some cheaper tea tree shampoos contain these chemicals. Long-term use of such cheap shampoos can cause skin cells to change and damage hair follicles.

Some people reviewed the tea tree shampoo and said that it caused an increase in scalp irritation. However, the truth is it is not the tea tree oil, but the above poisonous ingredients that caused the reaction.

The tea tree oil used in tea tree shampoo is taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, which is native to Australia. In fact, its use for a variety of purposes was common among Australia’s aboriginal people. It has many benefits:

1. It is used to treat scalp conditions such as dandruff, head lice etc.

2. It stimulates new hair growth by clearing out dead skin cells.

3. It cleanses the hair thoroughly leaving it shiny and healthy.

We recommend that you do your research for a good tea tree shampoo before enjoying the many benefits it offers.