Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) extract

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AKA: Narrow-leaved paperbark, Tea Tree Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Australian Native
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Australia. Extracted from leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia in the Myrtaceae family. Obtained through solvent extraction of the dried leaves to isolate the active volatile oil compounds.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
85085-48-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Controls excess oil
Quells irritation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2019 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR