Lice are those tiny beasts which infest the heads of children, often between the ages of 3 and 11 years. Whether they are in nursery or at school, these insects are regularly present and are transmitted quickly causing itching on the scalp and behind the ears.
There are several products in parapharmacy against these lice, but often they contain chemicals. To take better care of our little blond heads, here are some natural, effective, gentle and economical remedies.
Mayonnaise: yes, mayonnaise as an anti-lice, incredible, but it is effective. Apply to all hair and leave on for two hours then wash the hair with the usual shampoo. If the hair is still oily, do not hesitate to renew the shampoo.
Vinegar and oil: mix these two products in equal parts and apply directly to dry hair. Make a small massage to make the product penetrate well then wrap the hair in a towel for a quarter of an hour. Before washing, comb to remove insects and wash with shampoo to which you have added tea tree essential oil.
White vinegar: it can also be used alone by spreading it over all of your child's hair. Then wrap the head with a warm towel and let it act. After a quarter of an hour, wash the hair with shampoo, the smell of vinegar will easily leave.
Coconut oil: despite the somewhat strong smell, it works well when mixed with camphor powder. The product is to be applied at night, 4 times in a row, washing the hair each morning.
Baking soda :sprinkle your child's head and massage the entire scalp for a few minutes to make the product work. Be careful, ask your child to keep their eyes closed to avoid getting the baking soda splashed in their eyes. Then wash and rinse your hair well.
Another method of using baking soda is to dilute it in a bowl filled with hot water. Take the lice comb, run it through the solution and comb the hair. Repeat the action as necessary and to finish, wash your child's hair as usual.
Essential oils are just as effective as kitchen products, but be sure to follow the dosage carefully.
Tea tree or true lavender essential oil:2 tablespoons of olive oil added to 4 drops of tea tree or true lavender essential oil. Mix and rub the scalp with the solution. Wait about a quarter of an hour then comb through and finish with a shampoo wash.
Take essential oil of lavender, eucalyptus and rosemary, put 4 drops of each in the shampoo. Wash as usual massaging lightly while shampooing and wait a few minutes for the product to take effect.
Lice are always accompanied by their eggs, the nits. To effectively eliminate lice, you must also remove the nits. The products used as mentioned above aim for a perfect cleaning of both at the same time. As lice have become increasingly resistant to insecticidal chemicals, it is best to use these natural methods.
