5 natural remedies for lice

Natural remedies for lice. Head lice still represent the nightmare of many mothers of children who attend kindergarten or elementary school.

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Natural remedies for lice. Head lice still represent the nightmare of many mothers of children who attend the kindergarten or elementary school. Adults should also pay attention to them, who could run into parasites in travel situations that involve accommodation in campsites or in common hotel rooms, where hygiene may not be perfect.

Head lice could spread from children to other family members. It is therefore advisable that everyone undergoes the natural preventive treatments in order to be able to avoid such a risk. They are parasites that feed on human blood through the skin, which is punctured to reach the blood vessels.

It is the saliva of lice that, in contact with the skin, usually causes itching or dermatitis. What natural remedies to put into practice and which products to prefer in case you are faced with a head lice emergency?

Neem oil

THEneem oil is considered a potential ally in the fight against lice. To discourage the establishment of parasites on the skin and in the hair would be first of all its smell, often not tolerated even by people. A few drops of neem oil may be pass on the scalp and through the hair of the children before going to school. The point of application on which to insist most is constituted by the hairline. Neem oil also has numerous other healing properties, which you can take advantage of if you do not consume the entire product in the event of having to prevent lice. So also read some more information on its benefits and uses.

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Essential oils

In the prevention phase, if, for example, the school attended by your children is affected by a lice alarm, it is considered useful to add a few drops of to the usual shampoo essential oil of eucalyptus, which due to its scent and its properties is considered capable of keep pests away. Another product suitable for preventing the arrival of lice is the essential oil of tea tree. Essential oils would also be able to cause real lice respiratory crisis. They could therefore prove useful to use even in the phase of their elimination by diluting a few drops in neem oil. Alternatively, in the case of girls, a mix of oressential oil of rosemary, lavender and cloves can be applied on a hair band to be worn during school hours.

3) Vinegar

Still in prevention phase, it's possible strengthen the action of the added shampoo with essential oils, rinsing with white vinegar or apple vinegar after each wash. Half a glass of vinegar can be diluted in a jug containing a liter of water. Lice do not like the smell of vinegar, but the fact remains that it disappears quickly. However, the vinegar rinse can be an extra help that should not be underestimated. Vinegar was also used as traditional remedy to facilitate egg removal

Organic products

There are products on the market certified as organic and based on completely natural ingredients aimed at preventing the establishment of lice and to treat the situation without irritating the skin of the little ones. They can understand active shampoos, hair oils, lotions and complete treatments including combs suitable for the elimination of ledini. The branded product lines are an example of this Florapisa and Centifolia.

It will be advisable to carefully follow the instructions on each product, especially if there is a need to repeat the treatment several times.

Fine-toothed comb

After applying a natural anti-lice treatment, if the eggs are already present, it will be necessary to act by combing the crown with a very narrow-toothed comb, preferably in metal. Lice can be very small and it is therefore advisable to use a magnifying glass to identify their presence. It is usually recommended to dip the comb in vinegar or olive oil to facilitate the removal of eggs and parasites, as well as the use of gloves. The clothes worn and any towels used during the lice removal operations must be washed at 60 degrees to be sure of eliminating the parasites from them.

Marta Albè