Both the hair and scalp can benefit from tea tree oil because it soothes the scalp and removes dandruff. Moreover, anyone who catches head lice can use this essential oil to kill parasitic insects and eggs. One study shows using tea tree oil on the scalp for five days can effectively eradicate lice.

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