Shop: Purely Health Antifungal Tea Tree Oil Body Wash, $11.99 (Orig. $15.10) Tea tree oil is an essential oil and natural antibacterial that is toted for helping a wide range of skin issues.

Tea tree oil can serve several purposes, including promoting the health of an individual's nails, hair, and skin. However, tea tree oil is also very potent and potentially toxic.

Tea tree oil can be used to fight acne, treat candida infection, and get rid of nail fungus. It can help fight dandruff because it can kill dandruff-causing yeast on your scalp.

On a recent trip to The Body Shop I spotted a Clean & Gleam Tea Tree gift set (£12) containing small size products of the Skin Clearing Facial Wash, Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner and Tea Tree Oil.

Tea tree oil may help stimulate hair growth because it reduces inflammation on your scalp. It may also help control scalp flaking and itchiness because it fights dandruff-causing fungi.