Your guide to using ETTO's therapeutic Tea Tree & Blue Mallee Eucalyptus oils

Tea Tree and Blue Mallee Eucalyptus oils are both wonderful remedial oils for a range of ailments and problems.

These two foundation oils have been used for centuries in aromatherapy and known widely by those who enjoy the benefits of essential oils thanks to their notable antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties – no essential oil collection is complete without them.

ETTO’s pure Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifola) and Blue Mallee Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus polybractea) oils are of the highest-grade quality. Grown and steam extracted in Australia on ETTO owned farms, no one else touches our oils from leaf to bottle, soil to oil, they are completely pure and unadulterated. Grown to meticulous standards and for the intention of having medicinal benefits, both oils contain high concentrations of their key bioactive component terpinen-4-ol (Tea tree) and 1,8-cineole (eucalyptus). We grow Eucalyptus polybractea instead of Eucalyptus globulus or radiata, for polybractea has a superior cineole content and the smell is next level beautiful. 

We don't import pine oil and pretend it's eucalyptus. We don't import tea tree and label it as Australian. We don't use oil that is a by-product of the paper bark industry. We don't dilute or adulterate our oil. What we do is grow and steam extract the world's purest medicinal-grade oils right here on our Australian farms.  

When putting anything on our body, when inhaling an oil for the purpose of respiratory health, we want to ensure that it is pure, medicinal, is what it says it is and will do what it says it will do. Are the essential oils you are using 100% pure? Can the supplier guarantee it hasn’t been adulterated with a cheaper less efficacious oil?

So now you know you have ETTO’s oils, potent and pure, how do you use them? Which oil is best for what ailments?

Follow our guide below for the best medicinal uses for Tea tree and blue mallee eucalyptus and how to make your own therapeutic blends using carriers oils to best remedy everything from muscle aches to pimples to hair growth.  

Which ETTO oil to use?

Tea Tree oil is ideal for:

• Acne, breakout prone skin, spot treatment
• Eczema, itchy, irritated skin, add to carrier oil of choice or dilute with water and gently apply on skin
• Sunburn, add to cool bath 
• A scalp treatment for dandruff & dry scalps. Add to shampoo or carrier oil and massage into scalp before wash
• Tinea/Athletes foot, spot treat
• Cuts, grazes, blisters, itchy bug bites, spot treat - nature's antiseptic

Blue Mallee Eucalyptus is ideal for: 

• For sore, tired muscles and joints (combined with a carrier oil and massaged on area or add drops to a bath)
• Ideal for relieving pain caused by arthritis (massage over affected area)
• Ideal as a decongestant (inhale, add to a bath or steam bowl, massage with carrier oil over chest & neck)
• Ideal for headache relief massaged over temples
• Dab on pulse point to support feeling calm and relaxed
• Massage on souls of feet before bed to aid sleep
• Ideal for promoting hair growth- stimulates blood circulation to help nourish hair follicles – massage into scalp once combined with carrier oil
• Cuts, grazes, blisters, itchy bug bites, spot treat - nature's antiseptic 

Which carrier oil should I use for my skin type?

Adding your oils to a carrier oil is the perfect way to blend them (most essential oils are better added to your skin with some dilution) and aid the delivery in how you want to use them, whether it's for a scalp treatment or healing body oil. 

Carrier oils can be purchased from many wholefood or natural organic stores online and start at very reasonable prices. These form the base in many skincare products on the market so you will be saving money making your own very simple recipe mixing only two things. 

We recommend choosing virgin cold pressed and organic where you can. And if you are choosing coconut oil, remember look for a fractionated option so it won’t clog your pores or cause breakouts if that is a concern for you.

Below is a basic list of our favourite carrier oil and tips for which ones are best for different skin types. 

Carrier oil guide:

Jojoba – ideal for eczema and contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may help with itchiness and dryness. Jojoba is non-comedogenic meaning it won’t clog pores or cause breakouts and is ideal for breakout, acne & rosacea prone skin. Good for oily and combination skin. Light and absorbs well.

Macadamia – non-comedogenic so won’t clog pores or cause breakouts. Best for mature, dry skin or sensitive skin. Very hydrating, a lush oil thicker than others yet still absorbs well, creates a natural protective barrier.

Coconut - to be non-comedogenic coconut oil must be fractionated. It is ideal for skin and wound repair has anti-inflammatory properties, provides hydration and a protective barrier. Coconut oil will go hard in the cooler weather.

Sweet almond oil – gentle and suitable for sensitive, irritated and dry skin. It is non-comedogenic so suitable for breakout prone skin. Ideal for scars, stretch marks, redness and psoriasis.

Plant glycerin – typical derived from coconut oil, is ideal for strengthening the skin barrier, soothing irritated skin and improving skin texture. Hydrating and smoothing. Suitable for most skin types particularly for eczema, acne prone and sensitive skin.

So choose you carrier oil, add Tea Tree or Eucalyptus based on what you are treating and, voila! Your own therapeutic, clean, all natural remedy!

Still unsure where to start? Here is a starter guide of several combination that are really great.

Mix 'n' Match Starter Guide 

• Eczema - Jojoba + Tea tree
• Post workout muscle & joint relief - Coconut & Blue Mallee
• Stretch marks - Almond + Blue Mallee
• Dandruff - Coconut & Tea Tree
• Split ends & dry hair - Macadamia & Blue Mallee
• Body Breakouts  - Jojoba + Tea Tree
• Sleep & relaxation - Macadamia & Blue Mallee
• Chest rub for congestion - Coconut + Blue mallee

ETTO Staff favourites: 

Luxurious Fragrant Body Oil

Combine 50ml of almond oil with 15 drops of Blue Mallee for an all-over hydrating body oil with an invigorating naturally occurring fragrance. Scent profile: fresh, sweet, sultry notes of verdant leaves crushed with honeyed mint and sparkling citrus. Aromatic woods and gum-resin with a hint of spice. 

Hydrating Scalp Treatment

Hair mask & scalp treatment – combine 50ml of coconut oil with 15 drops of Tea Tree oil and massage into scalp and comb through to the ends of your hair. Leave in for at least 20 minutes before washing your hair as normal. Great for dandruff prone scalps, dry or itchy scalps. 

Bath-Aid

Add ¼ - half a cup of plant glycerin to a warm bath with 10 - 15 drops of Tea tree oil to soothe irritated or sunburnt skin, eczema and acne. Cools and moisturises skin while calming redness and any pain or itchiness. Antibacterial properties fight and prevent breakouts.