Fresh, Clean, and Simple: Why Tea Tree Oil Is a Household Favorite

Tea Tree essential oil is one of those bottles you keep around because it just works for everyday life. It has that crisp, clean scent that instantly makes things feel refreshed, and it’s incredibly versatile from home care to personal care to little DIY projects.

Below, you’ll find two simple Make & Take recipes using doTERRA’s Tea Tree essential oil. One recipe is for hair and one for nails. They’re quick, inexpensive, and perfect for gifting or for a relaxing evening at home.

MAKE & TAKE #1: Tea Tree Hair Refresh Serum

This lightweight scalp + hair refresh serum is great for days your hair needs a little boost between washes. It helps keep things feeling clean and fresh without weighing your hair down.

You’ll Need:

• 2 oz glass dropper bottle (amber or clear)
• Fractionated coconut oil (or jojoba oil if preferred)
• 10 drops doTERRA Tea Tree essential oil
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil (optional for a softer scent)

Directions:

1. Fill the bottle about 90% full with your carrier oil.
2. Add Tea Tree (and Lavender if using).
3. Shake gently to combine.
4. Apply a small amount to your fingertips and massage lightly into the scalp or ends of hair as needed.

How to use:
Use on damp or dry hair. A little goes a long way. Great for refreshing the scalp, smoothing flyaways, or adding a clean, fresh scent to your hair routine.

MAKE & TAKE #2: At-Home Cuticle & Nail Oil

This simple oil leaves nails and cuticles looking neat, hydrated, and naturally glossy — perfect for a budget-friendly at-home manicure.

You’ll Need:

• 10 ml roller bottle or nail-pen applicator
• Sweet almond oil (or jojoba oil)
• 8 drops doTERRA Tea Tree essential oil
• 5 drops Lemon essential oil (optional for a bright scent)

Directions:

1. Add your Tea Tree and optional Lemon essential oil to the bottle.
2. Top with your carrier oil of choice.
3. Cap and shake gently to mix.

How to use:
Roll or brush onto cuticles and massage in. Use daily or whenever nails need a little extra love.

If you’re looking for easy, natural ways to pamper yourself at home, these simple Make & Take projects are a fun place to start. They’re quick, inexpensive, and make great little gifts for friends or class activities, too!