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In my effort to improve this formula. I am satisfied with the performance of this recipe for use in Blepharitis “Demodex mites”, Weeping eyes, Eye Irriation, Eye Crust, Eye infection, Chalazion (Eye Lump), Eye Stye, etc...
You will need:
* Tea tree oil (USP grade)
* Aloe Vera Gel (Fruit of the Earth Brand, No additives)
* Cosmetic jar with lid, 1 oz. used but clean
Instructions:
* Rinse and clean cosmetic jar
* Add ½ aloe vera gel to jar, then add eight (8) drops tea tree oil, then add ½ aloe vera gel til jar is almost full
* Gently mix the aloe and tea tree oil with a butter knife til uniformed
* Apply about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon mixture with your finger to the eyelid “WITH EYES CLOSED” and rub into the eye lashes and eye lids til dry. It dries in about 15 seconds.
* Repeat treatment 2x every day for the next 30 days for good results.
Why I chose these ingredients?
AnchorAloe gel: Aloe vera contains 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids. Introduction Esteemed as an internal or external healing plant for at least 5000 years it is often called ‘The Miracle Plant.' or “Plant of Immortality”. Aloe vera has been used for medicinal purposes in several cultures for millennia: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan and China. Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra used it as part of their regular beauty regimes. Alexander the Great is said to have sent his army from Greece to an island off the coast of Somalia just to obtain its crop of aloe. The first reference to Aloe vera in English was a translation by John Goodyew in A.D. 1655 of Dioscorides' Medical treatise De Materia Medica.
For ANY skin trauma or irritation it will heal, soothe and reduce inflammation. It provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids and 7 of the 8 essential amino acids. It also contains salicylic acid that possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Lignin, an inert substance, when included in topical preparations, enhances penetrative effect of the other ingredients into the skin. Saponins that are the soapy substances form about 3% of the gel and have cleansing and antiseptic properties.
Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial and antifungal activity that make it perfect for first aid applications. In the study, an ointment containing 5% tea tree oil was applied to the eyelashes of the patients. The patients were told to apply the ointment after washing their faces, once a day for 4 weeks.
The antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil make it the most effective remedy for treating blepharitis. This essential oil also helps reduce the inflammation in your eyes and is also particularly efficient at killing demodex mites.
It was found that there was considerably less itching and fewer mites. It is worth noting that 2 out of the 24 patients experienced irritation from the ointment.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3524441
Tea Tree Oil, Baby Shampoo
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I made this for my Aunt (86) to treat her blepharitis and got great results. I have also used pine turpentine gum spirits (Diamond G Brand) diluted down to 1% on myself with good results too.
You will need:
- Tea tree oil (USP grade)
- Baby shampoo (hypoallergenic, no tears)
- Travel-size bottle
Instructions:
* Rinse and clean travel-size bottle
* Insert 1 part tea tree oil to 3 parts baby shampoo
* Gently shake the bottle to blend the oil and shampoo
* Scrub affected eyelid margins for 20 seconds
* Rinse eyelids with warm water. Please ensure the treatment is completely rinsed from lids
* Repeat treatment every day (I do it in the shower) for the next 30 days for good results.
