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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Additionally, some folks will use baking soda or tea tree oil to remove mold.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
The combination of exfoliants with the calming nature of tea tree oil are a game changer in removing weeklong buildup from my curls.
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Made with 92 percent natural ingredients, the gentle, sulfate-free shampoo is whipped with tea tree and peppermint oils, which help create a healthy pH balance on the scalp and smell like a spa.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
This scrub-like formula combines ingredients such as coconut, mint, tea tree leaf oil extract, and microcrystalline cellulose, a physical exfoliant.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
The combination of exfoliants with the calming nature of tea tree oil are a game changer in removing weeklong buildup from my curls.
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Made with 92 percent natural ingredients, the gentle, sulfate-free shampoo is whipped with tea tree and peppermint oils, which help create a healthy pH balance on the scalp and smell like a spa.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
This scrub-like formula combines ingredients such as coconut, mint, tea tree leaf oil extract, and microcrystalline cellulose, a physical exfoliant.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
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“Tea tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20tree. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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