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...

3 Health Benefits of Essential OilsSome people use essential oils as a holistic way to heal the body.  When used appropriately, essential oils are environmentally friendly, easy to use and most importantly, non-toxic to people and pets. Here are 3 health benefits of essential oils: First-Aid:  Many essential oils have antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties, which keep harmful bacteria, microbes and viruses from multiplying on wounds.  One of our personal favorites is calendula oil, which is used in Real Purity’s Burn & Cold Sore Gel. Calendula oil (derived from the marigold flower) has tonic, sudorific, emmenagogic, and antispasmodic properties, but it...