The Australian Company Tea Tree line bases its formulations on Melaleuca Alternifolia, a plant better known as Tea Tree. Native to Australia, the extremely valuable essential oil is extracted from the leaves. Scientific research documents broad-spectrum antiseptic properties of Tea Tree essential oil, which is useful in cases of insect bites, acne, boils, nail fungus, dandruff prevention and skin inflammation. Australian Company Tea Tree essential oil is of Australian origin and it meets the quality standards set by the Australian government, which has stipulated by law that Melaleuca Alternifolia essential oil must contain more than 30% terpineol and less than 15% cineol to be classified as Tea Tree Oil.
