Sue Clarke
084 459 0072
sue@essentialherbs.co.za
sales@essentialherbs.co.za
Christine Andrews
083 409 8309
christine@essentialherbs.co.za
Where else to find us:
Shongweni Farmers Market: Saturdays 6.00-10.30 am
Mind Body Soul Fair (26 February 2012) at Westville Civic Centre
I purchased a bottle (22ml) of Tea Tree Oil (TTO) from you at the Shongwene market and note that it should not be used undiluted on ones skin. I have been using undiluted (TTO) in the past bought from Dischem for my scalp which suffers from dry skin due primarily early sun damage and constant medication. This (TTO) helped my condition but when I used your TTO undiluted it stung badly and I realised that I should have diluted it. Please advise what i can dilute it with and what proportions should I use. If your diluted TTO helps my skin problem I will purchase more from you in the future
I look forward to your reply with interest.
regards
Derek Pavely
Dear Derek
Thank you for your comment. Yes, our Tea Tree oil is 100% pure steam distilled essential oil. Even so, one can apply directly to one’s skin. But,as you use it on a regular basis, I would suggest that it be diluted with a carrier oil such as grapeseed oil or jojoba oil. The quantities would be 6 drops per 25ml. As it would be mixed with an oil, it would be advisable to use it at night before sleep and then you would wash your hair as normal in the morning. If you wash your hair at night, then maybe to put it on a couple of hours before you shower. It would also help to put a few drops of the Tea Tree oil into your shampoo. No more than 10 drops per 100ml.
Please let us know how it works for you.
Kindest regards
Sue Clarke