Well….we are into our fifth year of elementary school, had
preschool before that (and still do), and daycare before that (and still do), and never have we been
unfortunate enough to have to treat head lice (knock, knock)
Why? Maybe we’re
lucky, or maybe because when that unnerving letter comes home that says, “we
have confirmed cases of head lice at your elementary school...or preschool...or daycare” I have always
begun applying an essential oil lice deterrent to my kids’ hair, sometimes as simple as just tea tree oil. Just a couple drops is all it takes.
If a louse has to choose between a kid with essential oils
or not, it’ll choose the kid without.
Insects don’t tend to like the smell, or other properties of essential
oils. Perfect!!
The next time you are faced with that dreaded letter, try
this!
In a 2ml amber vial combine:
25 drops tea tree
10 drops eucalyptus
10 drops lemon
10 drops lavender
5 drops rosemary
**to make this in a larger size, simply multiply to increase- 10ml vial = drops above X5
Shake/roll the vial lightly to blend the synergy.
Shake 2-3 drops of the blend into the palm of your hand, rub
hands together, and then run hands through hair. That’s it!
Easy!! Remember to wash your hands afterward!!
If you want, you can add to shampoo or conditioner too.
This can be used once or twice per day while the “threat” is
present.
This is a preventative measure only. If you already have lice, please contact me
and I will be happy to provide you with suggestions to kill off the little
buggers naturally with some home treatments.
Photo discovered at: herewegrowagain.blogspot.com
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