fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
tea tree essential oil
Light, volatile essential oil with a fresh, herbal, camphoraceous signature, Tea Tree Essential Oil is a fragrance / aroma ingredient for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
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tea tree essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; colorless to pale yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a medicinal, herbal and purposeful tea tree smells like it means business.
- b purifying reputation the note customers associate with clean skin and scalp care.
- c category shorthand blemish-, scalp- and foot-care lines lean on it.
- d assertive a little establishes the profile; excess turns clinical.
02where formulators use it
- a blemish-styled skincare the expected note in the category (keep claims cosmetic).
- b scalp & dandruff-styled hair care the traditional lane.
- c foot products purposeful freshness where it's wanted.
- d cleansing-styled soaps the 'working soap' scent.
- e herbal-medicinal accords pairs with eucalyptus, mint and lavender.
03technical details
| product identity | Tea Tree Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Colorless To Pale Yellow |
| odor | Fresh, herbal, camphoraceous |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-025-15M ·
KIM-FRG-025-30M ·
KIM-FRG-025-50M
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handle with care
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i apply this directly to skin?
kimiya staffNo — it's a concentrated scenting ingredient for formulation use only. Dilute into a suitable base and follow IFRA category limits for skin-contact products.
Qcan i use it in candles and soap?
kimiya staffIt's commonly used in wax and wash-off bases — test load, throw and performance in your specific base, and confirm limits per the IFRA cert and TDS.