Tea Tree Oil
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For non-pharmacological strategies that should be performed in addition to the instructions below, please click on “Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Preventative Strategies” in Lice algorithm.
Holista Tea tree oil Shampoo
Holista Tea Tree Oil and Shampoo Kit (contains 100% tea tree oil (25ml), tea tre oil shampoo (250ml), free lice comb)
- Apply to wet hair and scalp; Lather thoroughly for 5-10 minutes before rinsing
- Use comb to pick out lice/eggs
- Repeat once more in 12 hours
- Repeat in 7-10 days
- Tea tree oil shampoo may be used daily
Pure 100% essential oil
For non-pharmacological strategies that should be performed in addition to the instructions below, please click on “Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Preventative Strategies” in Lice algorithm.
Holista Tea tree oil Shampoo
- Apply to wet hair and scalp
- Lather thoroughly before rinsing
- May be used regularly (for prevention). To treat live lice infection, use Holista tea tree oil and shampoo Kit
Holista Tea Tree Oil and Shampoo Kit (contains 100% tea tree oil (25ml), tea tre oil shampoo (250ml), free lice comb)
- Apply to wet hair and scalp; Lather thoroughly before rinsing
- May be used regularly
- For deeper cleansing/treatment:
- Apply to wet hair and scalp; Lather thoroughly for 5-10 minutes before rinsing
- Use comb to pick out lice/eggs
- Repeat once more in 12 hours
- Repeat in 7-10 days
- Tea tree oil shampoo may be used daily
Pure 100% essential oil
- Alternatively, any brand of pure 100% essential oil can be purchased and used for treatment of lice
- Add 10-15 drops of 100% tea tree oil to a nickel sized amount of regular shampoo
- Apply to wet hair and scalp; Lather thoroughly for 5-10 minutes before rinsing
- Repeat once more in 12 hours
- Repeat in 7-10 days