Desert Essence Manuka Tea Tree Body Oil, 4 fl oz

Desert Essence Manuka Tea Tree Body Oil is pictured as Kinder to Skin Manuka Oil & Tea Tree Oil, a gentle-strength blend labeled 20% tea tree oil. The 4 fl oz / 120 mL bottle pairs tea tree and manuka oils in an alcohol-based liquid for targeted topical skin care.

Kinder to Skin blend, not pure tea tree oil

The package's 20% tea tree oil declaration distinguishes this blend from a bottle of 100% tea tree essential oil. It is also different from Desert Essence's Manuka and Tea Tree therapeutic ointment, which has its own formula and texture.

Despite the body-oil listing name, the published retailer ingredient lists identify denatured grain alcohol as the first ingredient. Do not assume this is an all-over moisturizing carrier oil or a sweet almond and jojoba oil blend.

Tea tree and manuka in a three-ingredient formula

Matching Kinder to Skin retailer listings publish these ingredients: Natural Grain Alcohol Denat., Australian Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil (Manuka).

Those listings agree on the three ingredients, but the final declaration on your bottle should guide ingredient-sensitive shoppers. Manuka oil is not manuka honey, and the package does not state a manuka oil percentage.

Targeted application and package directions

Matching retailer directions differ in detail: one describes applying to problem skin areas, while another specifies one or two drops on a moist cotton pad. Follow the directions on your current bottle for application and dilution rather than substituting instructions for pure tea tree oil or the separate ointment.

The gentle-strength label does not establish that the blend is irritation-free or suitable for every skin type. It is not an edible oil or an oral supplement.

Patch testing and important precautions

Matching product listings recommend testing a small amount on clean forearm skin 24 hours before use. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if an adverse reaction occurs, including rash, itching, redness, swelling or other irritation. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Flammable.

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