Aromatherapy: how to naturally eliminate lice?

Published on 04/19/2024 12:07

This is the back-to-school calvary. The lice, these little insects, voracious that jump from head to head are the obsession of the parents. Focus on effective natural ingredients to eradicate this harmful.

Essential oils are used with great caution. If you dose them badly or use them improperly, their use can indeed have side effects. In addition, essential oils are not suitable for children under 3 years of age . While essential oils are generally more expensive than anti-lice care, they are not without an asset. The main ? They are 100% natural !

What essential oil to prevent the spread of lice?

Against the lice, it is better to act than to react in order to avoid the infestation. In addition, schools usually warn when a case is detected ... a good way to anticipate! Obviously, it is thought to inculcate simple gestures to prevent children from being contaminated: tying long hair, not exchanging his pillow at the time of the siesta or his bonnet during the recreation are small gestures that help to counter the arrival of lice ! The natural ingredient that will give a real boost to our preventive mission? The essential oil of Lavandin super , particularly effective as anti-repulsive thanks to the presence of linalol in its composition. How to use it ? A few drops are added to the shampoo or a micro-dose is applied to sensitive areas such as the neck and the back of the ears. And we are very careful about doses!

How to treat naturally in case of infestation?

Too late, prevention is already obsolete as the head is infested? We move on to the second part of the plan of attack: eradication. Our allies?

The essential oil of lavandin super : effective in prevention it is also useful to treat.
Coconut oil is an effective natural ingredient. His power ? It stifles the lice ... but has no action on the nits. How to use it ? In capillary mask.
Neem vegetable oil . Traditionally used by Indian farmers as a natural insecticide, Neem Vegetable Oil is an effective natural remedy for lice control. It is effective on lice and nymphs and could also be effective on nits. How to use it ? In capillary mask.
You can also test other essential oils by adding a few drops to the shampoo: tea tree essential oil, rosemary to cineole, geranium of Egypt ... also have virtues in the fight against lice infestations .

The right recipe? Multiply its chances of eradication by combining the properties of the 3 ingredients in a capillary mask. 2 ml of super lavandin essential oil, 70 ml of coconut vegetable oil and 30 ml of Neem vegetable oil are mixed in a hair mask which is allowed to settle for about 20 minutes. Then? We just have to rinse with a soft shampoo!

Good to know: impossible to be sure of the effectiveness of the treatment. Especially since these natural solutions act mainly on adult lice and nymphs and must therefore be accompanied by a solution to unhook and eliminate the nits: the passage of the comb. In addition, some forgotten nits / nymphs are enough to repopulate a head ... So one does not hesitate to repeat the treatment a dozen days later to eliminate the young lice before they are adults and able to lay. The operation can also be repeated 3 times if necessary ^e.

More recipes based on essential oils and vegetable oils in Aroma-Zone, Aditions of Aroma-Zone, L'Avel Maillard's guide to aromatherapy and natural beauty care . 14,90 €.