Aromatherapy Head Louse Treatment

Use caution with the following aromatherapy head louse treatment; it is strong and some people may be sensitive to it. Patch test first, especially on children.

Make sure you keep the solution out of eyes.

At the first sign of irritation, wash the solution out of the hair.

Repeat once a day for three (3) days to make sure you get rid of all lice and hatching eggs.

Blend the following essential oils with four (4) ounces of carrier oil (soy or coconut works best):

20 drops eucalpytus
10 drops rosemary
10 drops juniper
20 drops lavender
10 drops geranium
5 drops ylang-ylang

Apply the blend to dry hair and cover with a plastic bag or shower cap. Wrap the head with a towel to keep the vapors from irritating the eyes.

Leave the blend on for one to two hours.

To wash it out, do not wet the hair but work in shampoo directly to help cut the oil. Then rinse with water.

Shampoo again. Rinse with water and a few drops lavender essential oil.

Note: If you don't have one of the essential oils listed for this aromatherapy lice treatment, substitute tea tree oil.

Source: Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art

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