“Tea tree oil is a natural essential oil derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, native to Australia,” says Sara Hallajian, California-based IAT-certified trichologist.

Tea tree oil uses run the gamut, from household cleaning to pest control. It’s time to ditch harsh chemicals and welcome this plant-powered wonder into your cleaning and homecare arsenal.

"People that have allergies to Balsam of Peru, benzoin, colophony tinctures, eucalyptol, or plants from the myrtle family, have a greater likelihood of being allergic to tea tree oil and those ...