The best oils for lice and nits

It is difficult to find a person who in his life would not directly or indirectly encounter head lice. The owner head lice You can become both in childhood and in adulthood, experiencing this problem with your child. The presence of uninvited guests causes severe itching, the consequence of which are allergic reactions, wounds and even the possibility of infection. The use of chemical and folk parasite control methods. However, more and more people prefer "grandmother" recipes, one of which is the essential oil for lice.

Properties of essential oils

Essential oils against lice and nits are widely used in pediculosis treatment, since they have insecticidal, antibacterial and even antifungal properties. At the same time, they are practically safe for humans, which cannot be said about drugs with a chemical composition:

• Oils have a positive effect on the beauty and health of hair, giving them strength, shine and silkiness.
• The principle of the oil is based on the structure of the product. Treating the head with a viscous mixture causes insects to suffocate, causing them to die.
• Do not like lice and a sharp rich aroma that repels insects.
• A mixture of essential or any vegetable oil with an acidic environment (vinegar or lemon juice) will be harmful not only for licebut also for nits. Such a compound dissolves the shell of the eggs and also dilutes the cementitious substance by which they are attached to the hair, which facilitates the process of combing nits.

Important!

The only side effect that essential oils can cause when used is the occurrence of an allergic reaction in people with hypersensitivity or individual intolerance.

The most effective result with lice is demonstrated by such types of essential oils as:

• lavender, anise;
• burdock, bergamot;
• eucalyptus, castor.

This list can also include sunflower oil, tea tree and geranium. When choosing a medicinal oil, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the body, as well as the properties of the product itself.

Burdock

Burdock oil from lice and nits is one of the most popular natural remedies for eliminating hair problems. It also has a wonderful effect in the treatment of pediculosis. The oil not only heals the scalp, but also creates a protective film. It is she who contributes to the difficulty of nutrition and the movement of parasites.

The head treated with burdock oil is wrapped in a plastic bag. After an hour, the hair is washed with running water using a mild shampoo. After that, dead lice and nits are combed out pediculicidal comb. Such treatment is carried out for 3 days. To achieve maximum effect, as well as for prevention, the treatment is repeated every week.

Tea tree

Another effective remedy is tea tree oil for lice. It gives an amazing effect in combination with alcohol. In addition to the antiseptic effect, such a mixture acts on the dense chitinous covers of parasites, destroying them.

To prepare the therapeutic mixture, 30 g of tea tree oil must be mixed with 50 g of ethyl alcohol. Then add 50 g of distilled water. The resulting solution is treated on the scalp for 5-6 days.

As a prophylaxis tea tree oil can be added to the shampoo, as well as to apply it in a spot method in the area of ​​the temples, crown and ears.

Feedback

A neighbor advised me to use tea tree oil from lice. I decided to use this method, as I considered it the safest compared to pharmacy drugs. I treated the head with oil for 4 days, and then combed it with a comb. I managed to completely get rid of lice and nits. But this method didn’t help her sister - either the treatment was less quality, or a high degree of infection with parasites.

Galina, Kursk

Lavender

Lavender oil for lice is another prophylactic against pediculosis. It has antiseptic, analgesic, and soothing properties. Many insects are afraid of the lavender scent, and lice are no exception. A rather pungent odor weakens activity, slows down development and lice breeding process.

However, it will hardly be possible to achieve complete destruction of lice with this mixture alone. But its combination with eucalyptus, rosemary or tea tree oil will help not only heal wounds and get rid of dandruff, but also destroy lice. In addition, such a herbal combination will help protect against bites of midges and even mosquitoes.

Pediculicidal agent can be made on alcohol. It is enough to mix it with lavender ether and distilled water in a ratio of 5: 3: 5. The resulting cocktail is rubbed with a cotton swab into dry hair. A head is wrapped in a plastic bag, and a towel on top. After 20 minutes, the hair is washed with water and combed with a comb. To get rid of lice completely, a similar procedure should be repeated at least 4 times.

On a note!

Lavender oil is not recommended for people with sensitive skin and suffering from allergic diseases. It is undesirable to use it during pregnancy and lactation.

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Once tried remove lice from a child lavender oil extract. However, a one hundred percent result was not obtained. As a deterrent, it can and is effective. As for me, without pharmacy drugs such a problem as pediculosis cannot be dealt with.

Natalya, Simferopol

Anise

Anise oil for lice is not a full-fledged drug. But it serves as a good addition to the main pediculicidal agent. The oil composition slows down the reproduction of lice, restores the skin and relieves irritation symptoms after the use of chemical preparations. Anise is effective against fungi.

Sunflower

Vegetable oil is also used in the fight against pediculosis. It produces a choking effect on lice, filling their spiracles. Sunflower oil does not harm the skin and hair, so its use is completely safe for children or pregnant women. However, the process of removing lice in this way takes more than 10 days.

The product is applied to the hair and scalp with massaging movements, after which a bag and towel are used similarly to the previous methods, and left in this state for 30 minutes. Then they act in the same way: wash and comb out with a comb.

Geranium

Geranium oil is another herbal remedy with antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It is often used in preventive purposes to scare away lice. Oil has no effect on nits. Therefore, they can only be removed by combing.

A good effect is given by a mixture of geranium, tea tree and anise oils. A few drops of each component, taken in equal amounts, are mixed with any fatty oil and rubbed into the head.The mixture is kept on the head for at least 1.5 hours, after which it is washed with shampoo. Dead lice and nits are combed out with a comb.

Important!

The use of pure geranium oil is not recommended for the treatment of pediculosis in children under the age of six. To avoid an allergic reaction, a tolerance test should be done.

Feedback

Bred lice son geranium oil, mixing it in equal amounts with sunflower. The resulting mixture was applied to the head, soaking all hair and skin. She covered it with a bag, and on top with a towel. Such a "little boy" left for an hour. Then the hair was thoroughly washed several times with ordinary shampoo and combed out with a comb. 2-3 such procedures (depending on the length and density of the hair) and lice you no longer remember.

Alina, Saratov

Whatever essential oil for lice and nits you prefer, it is only able to get rid of parasites at home only with prolonged use.