Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract

A fragrant tea tree leaf extract with antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antioxidant flavonoids and terpenoids.

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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract

Overview

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract is made from the whole fragrant leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, or Tea Tree.

It contains a significant amount of tea tree essential oil and gives the cosmetic formulation a fresh tea tree scent.

Other than that, the leaves are also a source of flavonoids and terpenoids, which have antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties..

Find out more about tea tree essential oil here: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.