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Treating lice can be difficult, especially if you're not keen on using pesticide-based chemical shampoos and sprays. Organic lice treatment offers an alternative to pesticides, which may be harmful. Read on to learn how to get rid of lice organically.
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This video shows you how to get rid of lice naturally, without the use of chemical treatments. One natural treatment: Listerine mouthwash. Apply the Listerine to the dry hair, let it sit under a shower cap for about two to four hours and then rinse out in the shower. Follow this with a rinse of white vinegar to flush out any residue.
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Introduction
- When dealing with lice, it's important to nip the infestation in the bud, ridding the hair of all bugs, and their eggs. Traditional treatments often include pesticides, but if you are conscious about applying dangerous pesticides to your hair, there are organic solutions.
Step 1: Organic Vinegar
- Diluting organic vinegar, one part vinegar to ten parts water, and applying it to the infected area is a safe alternative to traditional treatment. Important things to consider if using vinegar to treat lice:
- Follow strict instructions for diluting the mixture.
- Apply to hair and leave on for no more than ten minutes.
- Leaving treatment on for too long could cause skin damage.
- Comb out nits.
- Repeat treatment in one week if necessary.
Step 2: Essential Oils
- Essential oils, when properly diluted and added to a shampoo base are a safe, effective treatment for lice. Try combining the following oils with a dollop of shampoo:
- Five teaspoons of olive oil
- Five drops of tea tree oil
- Five drops of rosemary oil
- Five drops of lavender oil
- Five drops of peppermint oil
- Five drops of eucalyptus oil
- Do not exceed recommended dosage when it comes to essential oils, as they may cause damage to sensitive skin.
Step 3: Mayonnaise and Olive Oil
- You can use mayonnaise and/or olive oil to kill lice.
- Apply a healthy amount to your hair.
- Work it especially close to the scalp.
- Put on a shower cap.
- Leave the treatment on your head for ninety minutes.
- Comb out nits.
- Repeat as necessary
Step 4: Vigilance
- Stay on top of lice infestations with constant vigilance and surveillance. Don't just use the treatments and expect he lice to go away. Be sure you comb out nits so they do not hatch and start he infestation all over again. If you do catch a small breakout, treat it immediately. Also wash all bedding and carpets to get rid of any lice that may be living off the body.
Conclusion
- Many chemical lice treatments are toxic, and when it comes to your child or even your own scalp, you need to be extremely careful. Natural remedies for lice treatment include organic vinegar, essential oil combination and mayonnaise or olive oil treatments. Be sure to follow all treatment instructions to the letter, and keep lice at bay by constantly monitoring the situation.
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