Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) leaf powder

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AKA: Narrow-leaved paperbark, Tea Tree Leaf Powder
Plant-Derived
Australian Native
Clean
OriginNative to Australia. Melaleuca alternifolia leaves are native to Australia and belong to the Myrtaceae (myrtle) plant family. The leaves are dried and then mechanically milled into fine powder form.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive. 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
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Abrasive
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Controls excess oil
Quells irritation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR