Tea tree oil is an oil extracted from the leaves of the tea tree, also known as Melaleuca Alternifolia, an Australian tree. According to WebMD, this oil (when applied topically to the skin), can be used to treat everything from acne and lice to recurrent herpes and chicken pox. So why is this essential oil so effective? Read on to see why you should make tea tree oil a staple in your household. It’s Antibacterial: More specifically, it’s an effective way to battle acne, fungus infections of the nails and athletes foot. For example, applying a 5% tea tree oil gel...

 Essential oils are great ingredients for a variety of reasons – they’re natural, easy to find and useful in everything from cleaning solutions to skin care products. In this post, however, we’ve picked the ones that you should definitely keep in your house when temperatures drop below freezing. Read below to see our list of the best essential oils for the extreme cold. Interested in skin care products with the essential oils listed below? Shop the Real Purity Skin Care category now for 20% off products with your favorites. Use WINTERSKIN at checkout.  Essential Oils and their BenefitsTea Tree Oil: This...