murphyMelaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) leaf water
AKA: Narrow-leaved paperbark, Tea Tree Leaf Water
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Astringent
Australian Native
Clean
OriginNative to Australia. Sourced from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia in the Myrtaceae family. Extracted through steam distillation or water distillation of the plant leaves.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antiseborrhoeic, astringent. 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
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antiseborrhoeic
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Tonic
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Controls excess oil
Quells irritation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR