Want to get rid of lice without chemicals? Here’s how to do it.
If your child has head lice, you will no doubt want an effective lice cure right away. It is natural to want to run to the pharmacy and purchase the most readily available product. But wait, take a deep breath and remember that the safety of your child comes first.
Although head lice are a terrible nuisance and can cause discomfort, they are otherwise totally harmless. Head lice do not spread disease or cause illness. So, a little extra time to do your research and choose a safe head lice treatment is the way to go. You can get rid of lice without chemicals – really!
Here are some top reasons to AVOID chemical lice treatments and choose a natural lice treatment:
Over-the-counter lice shampoos and lice sprays that contain pesticide poisons such as Pyrethrum or permethrin and pipernoyl butoxide are now considered to be carcinogenic.
Also, studies show, they do not work like they use to. Over the years, head lice have built up an immunity to these pesticides, making them resistant to the treatment.
Over-the-counter lice shampoos and lice sprays that contain pesticide poisons are especially dangerous for children. These products can absorb into the scalp and poisons can accumulate in the body. Children have immature immune systems and are more vulnerable to these chemicals than adults. The pesticides used in some lice shampoos have been linked to cancer, asthma attacks and autism.
Over-the-counter lice shampoos and lice sprays may contain “inert” ingredients including isopropyl alcohol and propylene glycol that are equally as dangerous as the pesticide poisons. These ingredients can cause skin irritation, dermatitis, seizures, nausea, stinging and redness.
There are several natural, safe and effective Head Lice treatment products on the market. Combers KC uses and retails HappyHeads, an all natural line of head lice products. We love this product line. Our customers love the scent, price tag, and the effectiveness. For more information about this product, please visit HappyHeads – Natural Head Lice Treatment and Prevention Products.
Get Rid of Lice without Chemicals – and Nits Too
There is no known product or tool on the market that kills the nits. They are in a protective little shell until they hatch, therefore, can not be harmed. This is the hardest part of head lice removal. Every nit has to be combed out or manually removed(strand by strand method) from the head or the entire process will start over in just a couple weeks. Finding the right head lice removal kit is vital to success.
Which brings me to the MOST important tool that EVERYONE needs for fighting head lice, the Nit Comb. The Terminator comb is the best comb on the market, removing up to 85% of the nits (eggs) from of the head, the over the counter combs only remove about 35%. If you have ever had to deal with head lice, you know that removing every single egg from the hair is the most important, and most difficult part of head lice. This comb will be your best friend. You will be combing every couple of nights for the next month with this comb. It is durable, affordable, and the only comb we recommend.
If you are looking to self-treat your family and get rid of lice without chemicals, I would recommend buying the terminator nit comb and an all natural, safe and effective head lice removal kit, large enough for the whole family. Make sure you follow the directions very carefully, as you will probably be advised to treat a couple times to make sure you have completely removed everything. If possible, treat outside in daylight, it offers the best light. Comb through the hair every couple of days making sure you scrap across the scalp.
Follow Up on Your Treatment
If you have a Head Lice Treatment Center in your area, I would recommend getting everyone checked after you have completed the treatment. This will ensure that you have properly treated and removed everything from the head. Once you are in the “all clear” stage, make sure to do weekly checks with the nit comb for prevention/re-infestation. I recommend doing this for at least 3 months, but in a perfect world, I would continue weekly checks on kids until they are out of elementary school.
If your child is found to have head lice, be sure to do your research. Purchasing products that may harm your child—because these are widely known and available—is not necessary. Head lice are not dangerous, but the treatment you choose could be.
If you have any questions at all regarding any products, home treatments, or advice on what to do about head lice, please do not hesitate to call us at Combers KC or visit our website, we can answer questions and walk you through any of the head lice treatment steps.
You can also email Combers KC at combers@comberskc.com.
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