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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The finish is long and perfumed, with oak and a touch of tea tree oil.
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Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
So the addition of tea tree oil and mint, which notably can relieve dryness and itch while improving overall scalp health, rounds out the formula to help deliver those hair-thickening results.
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Erika Reals,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Mosquitoes don't like strong scents like lavender, cinnamon, thyme, tea tree, eucalyptus, or citronella.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
So the addition of tea tree oil and mint, which notably can relieve dryness and itch while improving overall scalp health, rounds out the formula to help deliver those hair-thickening results.
—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Mosquitoes don't like strong scents like lavender, cinnamon, thyme, tea tree, eucalyptus, or citronella.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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