- Lice shampoos
- How to use:
- Natural Remedies for Head Lice
- 1. With essential oils
- 2. With cornmeal
- 3. With thyme
A good remedy for lice is to wash your hair with suitable shampoos, such as those with permethrin in its formula.
However, pills can also be used to permanently eliminate lice, which are easily found in pharmacies, such as Ivermectin, but which should always be taken under the guidance of a dermatologist or pediatrician.
Lice shampoos
Some examples of shampoos to eliminate lice can be:
- Kwell; Sanasar Escabin; Deltacid; Stop lice; Del-lend; Pedider; Keltrine.
These can be found in pharmacies and drugstores at a very affordable price.
How to use:
The application varies a lot depending on the shampoo that is used. Most products should be applied to dry hair, because they usually act to kill the louse by asphyxiation and if water is added first, the louse will close the respiratory holes, protecting itself from the action of the product. For this, the ideal is to consult the recommended shampoo label on the shampoo.
After applying the product, rub it a little, to make sure that it is well spread covering all the wires. Leave to act for about 10 to 20 minutes, but always check the manufacturer's instructions on the product packaging.
Then you should rinse your hair by completely removing the shampoo and then combing to remove dead lice and nits. In case of curly or curly hair, you can apply a little cream to comb and then divide the hair into strips, to make sure that the fine comb passes through all hair and scalp.
As the louse can live up to 30 days, changing from nits to adult lice in about 12 days, it is recommended to apply the lice shampoo again a second time after 7 days of the first application.
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Natural Remedies for Head Lice
To combat lice and nits infestation, you can also bet on natural ingredients such as essential oils, but it is also possible to kill the lice with cornmeal porridge that is placed on the scalp, preventing the lice from breathing. Another natural solution against lice and nits is to bet on thyme oil that should be mixed in the shampoo.
Here's how to prepare each of these recipes:
1. With essential oils
A great natural remedy to get rid of lice and nits for good is washing the hair with essential oils and olive oil, because the oil prevents the lice from sticking to the hair, facilitating its removal with the fine comb.
In addition, malaleuca essential oil has repellent properties that prevent new lice infestation. The essential oils of rosemary and lavender are used to complement the treatment, calming the irritation of the scalp and relieving itching.
Ingredients
- 30 ml of olive oil10 drops of rosemary essential oil10 drops of lavender essential oil10 drops of malaleuca essential oil
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients in a container until you get a homogeneous mixture. Then, using a cotton swab, apply the medicine all over the scalp, rubbing it especially on the hair root. Then cover with a cap and wait for 2 to 3 hours to kill all lice and nits, before washing your hair with a shampoo for oily hair.
After washing your hair, use a fine comb, strand by strand. Between each pass of the comb it is very important to check if there are lice attached to the comb and, if there are, it should be removed before re-combing the hair.
Attention: This home remedy should only be used after 2 years of age, as the essential oil of malaleuca should not be used in babies. Since lice eggs can take up to 7 days to hatch, it is important to use this natural remedy every 3 days for at least 4 weeks.
2. With cornmeal
An excellent natural treatment for lice in the hair is the mixture of cornmeal and rue, as they are medicinal plants with properties that help to kill worms, such as lice, and to calm the scalp, reducing itching.
Ingredients
- We have a wide range of products to choose from.
Method of preparation
Add the rue to the boiling water and boil for approximately 5 minutes. Then add the cornmeal and stir well, preventing lumps from forming. When the mixture has the consistency of porridge, it is ready to be used.
Allow the mixture to cool and apply along the strands and on the scalp. Then wrap the hair in a cap and let the medicine work for about an hour. After the determined time, the hair should be washed with plenty of water and neutral shampoo. For best effectiveness, it is recommended to use a fine comb to remove dead lice and nits.
3. With thyme
Another excellent natural solution for lice and nits is the homemade shampoo made from thyme, as it is a medicinal plant with a powerful insecticidal property.
Ingredients
- Thyme essential oil - shampoo with bitterness
Method of preparation
Add 3 drops of the essential thyme oil to the shamrock shampoo and mix well. Then, apply the mixture to wet hair with a light massage, leaving it to act for 5 minutes. After the determined time rinse the hair well with warm water and use a fine comb to remove the lice and dead nits.
Thyme can be irritating to the scalp skin, and you should never exceed the recommended amount or use it without being diluted.
