Melaleuca Alternifolia (Leaf Water)
Caution: Please do not confuse Tea Tree Hydrosol with Tea Tree Essential Oil.
Tea Tree Hydrosol (Melaleuca Alternifolia Hydrosol) is the water-soluble "essential oil" obtained from hydrodistillation of the leaves of the Tea Tree plant or also known as Melaleuca Alternifolia (Leaf Water). Hydrosols are a byproduct of making essential oils and contains small traces of that particular oil, however it is a tonic water that contains the water-soluble therapeutic properties of the plant that are not present in the essential oil.
You can learn more about Hydrosols and their uses in our blog post here.
Common Uses
Hydrosol is aromatic water, 100% natural and preservative free. It has therapeutic properties and is commonly used to treat acne, athlete's foot, fungus and insect bites. Excellent for most skin orders, eczema and rashes.
It can be used as a replacement for water in cosmetic formulations to increase the benefits. Works very well in toners, cleansers and creams.