Tea tree oil is produced from the crushed leaves of melaleuca alternifolia, a tree species native to the northeast coast of australia. In the 1920s, researchers discovered that the pale gold-colored liquid has beneficial properties for a variety of skin conditions. Shea butter is a soothing emollient derived from the african shea tree, while vitamin e is a natural anti-oxidant known for its restorative qualities. Earth's care tea tree oil balm includes shea butter, natural vitamin e and sweet almond oil. This proprietary formula acts as a natural skin moisturizer. It provides soothing relief from the discomfort of cuts, abrasions and minor skin conditions. Directions apply topically to the affected area as needed. country of origin : united states is dairy free : yes is wheat free : yes is yeast free : yes size : 2.5 oz pack of : 1 selling unit : each ingredients : prunus amygdalus dulcis;sweet almond;oil;beeswax;butyrospermum parkii;shea;butter;melaleuca alternifolia;tea tree;tocopherol;natural vitamin e;rosmarinus officinalis;rosemary;extract