Why Treat Lice With Essential Oils ?

It seems that at the beginning of every school year there is an outbreak of head lice among school children. The head lice, appearing as small grayish white specs, bite and puncture the scalp, causing pain and itching. This problem may persist due to the hatching of new eggs approximately every two weeks. Since head lice is contagious, it can be widespread. School nurses are finding that tea tree oil shampoos and body washes are becoming a more effective alternative to chemically-based shampoos.

Any essential oil high in phenols, oxides, keytones and aldehydes are natural insecticides and have been proven to be effective to eliminate head lice and prevent re-infestation. Romaine Companies can help you eliminate head lice and body lice. Our Tree Leaf Essential Oil Hair Shampoo rinses away lice and their eggs, and with repeated use can eliminate lice in your life.

 

Studies show that due to pesticide resistance, although prescription and brand-name head lice preparations may be up to 100% effective in controlling adult lice, they are only 60% effective against egg removal. Lindane-based products in excess are carcinogenic to humans, malathion products are highly flammable, and permethrin products are now becoming less effective due to lice resistance. Essential oil shampoos and washes are quickly becoming the number one choice for lice removal.

• Tea Tree oil products eliminate 93 % of adult head and body lice and 83% of the eggs.

  Tea tree oil mixed with other essential oils is especially good as a scalp treatment for various problems, BUT it is excellent for eliminating Head lice and body lice, and protecting against re-infestation.

The Facts About Lice:

• Anyone can get head lice. Head lice do not hop, skip, jump or fly, they move through physical contact: contact with infected people, headgear, pillows, linen, or other clothing. Head lice are more common in young school age children who spend time in close physical contact with others. Head lice have also been known to cause problems at jails, detention centers, penal institutions, military facilities, and even hospitals.
  
  Head lice live approximately 4 weeks. At 3-4 weeks, the female louse adults lay eggs, usually called nits. The eggs hatch after 7-8 days, and repeat the life cycle over and over. Unless all the eggs(nits) are removed or eliminated, the hair will become re-infested. Therefore, multiple treatments are necessary, approximately every 8 days. Head lice can live for up to 72 hours away from their human host. Head lice resistance to permethrin products is becoming more common, particularly in people who have had multiple lice treatments.

Questions and Answers about Head Lice & Body Lice

• What are head lice?
  • Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live on the human scalp (clean heads usually). They are about as big as sesame seeds. Head lice sustain themselves by sucking blood - just as mosquitoes do. However, unlike mosquitoes, lice cannot fly or jump from one person to another; they can only crawl. people often get head lice from head-to-head contact with other people.

Other important lice facts:

They do not live on animals - head lice can only survive on humans.
Lice may be passed around on shared combs, brushes, hats and other personal items that touch the head.

• What are eggs and nits ?
  • Eggs are laid by the female louse. They are about the size of a poppy seed and are difficult to see because their color easily blends in with the infested child's hair. Eggs are laid near the root of the hair and are attached with a waterproof, glue-like substance that can't be washed or blown away.
  • Nits are the empty eggshells left behind when lice hatch from eggs. Dandruff, sand and flakes of hairspray are commonly mistaken for eggs or nits. Eggs & nits are not easily removed and must be carefully combed out with a fine-toothed comb. Nits vary in color - from yellowish-brown to white. Since the hair grows, nits are usually found further away from the root of the hair. Many schools have a "No Nit Policy," which means children who have had head lice are not readmitted to school until all the nits are gone. If your child has head lice, it is very important to comb out eggs & nits as part of the lice elimination process
• The Head Lice Life Cycle:
  • Lice live for approximately 40-50 days and go through 3 stages in their life cycle:
  • Eggs: The female louse lays the egg with a special glue that cements it to the hair shaft near the root. The eggs develop and hatch approximately 10 days later.
  • Nymphs: Once the louse hatches, it is called a nymph and is barely visible to the naked eye. The nymph cannot reproduce because it is not fully developed. After about 12 days, it becomes an adult.
  • Adults: The adult louse can lay up to 4-10 eggs a day - starting another generation of lice. The adult stage lasts about 28 days.
• What are the symptoms of lice ?
  • The most common symptom of lice infestation is itching. If you notice your child scratching his or her head often, especially behind the ears or at the nape of the neck, check for lice. Usually lice can be found in these areas. Also, do frequent checks when you know of a lice outbreak in your child's school.
    

Romaine Companies can help you eliminate head lice and body lice. Our Tree Leaf Essential Oil Hair Shampoo rinses away lice and their eggs, and with repeated use can eliminate lice in your life.

Our lice removal shampoo is perfect for homes, jails, correctional institutions, hospitals, and military facilities.

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