Posted: 2009-02-24 10:50
Castor oil's viscosity lends itself to be an excellent trap for lice and their nits. It is especially effective when Tea Tree essential oil is included, as found in Palm'Hydra Hair & Scalp hot oil treatment. Optimize results by adding more Tea Tree oil (2 droppers full) to this castor oil-green clay blend. The bottle is then placed in a cup of warm water for a few minutes to warm the contents. Apply as needed to the scalp and massage gently yet thoroughly. Cover scalp and hair with a plastic shower cap then wrap a hot, damp towel around the head. Keep in place 30-40 minutes. Repeat 2 days later.
Between treatments and for several days after, shake a few drops of lavender essential oil into the hair and tossle hair with fingers to disperse. Lavender essential oil repels lice and will significantly reduce re-infestation.
When my daughter had head lice I used the castor oil on her hair for the night. In the morning all the lice and nits were dead and just had to be combed out. Plus her hair looked beautiful and no harsh chemicals were used. I tell everyone of this wonderful, safe treatment!
