Re: RE: OT Need Help With Lice

[Guest guest]

i suspect this was your first enounter with lice? yes,

it is normal once you've had a few encounters with

them to feel itchy by just hearing the word... *sigh*

claudia

--- Anita Durney <mydurney@...> wrote:

> Caudia,

> We're itching something fierce, is that to be

> expected?

> Anita

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[Guest guest]

what about a hp remedy?

Laurie>Oh

[Guest guest]

What worked best for us was a product called " Not Nice To Lice " . It's totally

nontoxic. It is an enzyme shampoo that disolves the lice, the glue that holds

those eggs in place, and most of the eggs. It made the comb through sooooo much

easier. After that, I learned to keep some kind of leave in conditioner or gel

in their hair so that there wouldn't be a re-occurance. Check through their

hair once a week for the next couple of months for any stray eggs. And don't

forget to treat any pets as well. Good luck!

[Guest guest]

The literature I got from the school said pets are not affected by head lice.

Has anyone shared the problem with their pet?

Anita

<tallynsdream@...> wrote:

What worked best for us was a product called " Not Nice To Lice " . It's totally

nontoxic. It is an enzyme shampoo that disolves the lice, the glue that holds

those eggs in place, and most of the eggs. It made the comb through sooooo much

easier. After that, I learned to keep some kind of leave in conditioner or gel

in their hair so that there wouldn't be a re-occurance. Check through their

hair once a week for the next couple of months for any stray eggs. And don't

forget to treat any pets as well. Good luck!

[Guest guest]

I talked to a lady at work one day that said she had a lice infestation with her

children that just would not clear up. Finally a doctor asked if they had pets

and if they had been treated. She went home and they treated the dog and the

lice problem went away.

Re: RE: OT Need Help With Lice

The literature I got from the school said pets are not affected by head lice.

Has anyone shared the problem with their pet?

Anita

[Guest guest]

If hp stands for homeopathic.......yeah, what about it?

Anita

BirthWarrior <llandes1@...> wrote:

what about a hp remedy?

Laurie>Oh

[Guest guest]

I've heard heard that they originate from pigeons.........? So from that point

of view, can't see why pets would NOT be affected if they are indoors too.

Re: RE: OT Need Help With Lice

The literature I got from the school said pets are not affected by head lice.

Has anyone shared the problem with their pet?

Anita

<tallynsdream@...> wrote:

What worked best for us was a product called " Not Nice To Lice " . It's

totally nontoxic. It is an enzyme shampoo that disolves the lice, the glue that

holds those eggs in place, and most of the eggs. It made the comb through

sooooo much easier. After that, I learned to keep some kind of leave in

conditioner or gel in their hair so that there wouldn't be a re-occurance.

Check through their hair once a week for the next couple of months for any stray

eggs. And don't forget to treat any pets as well. Good luck!

[Guest guest]

We use a shampoo and conditioner base which we put in our own essential oils - a

few drops each of lavender and tea tree. I use this every night on both Simone

and I and so far it has been successful. It's amazing because every week

there's a letter coming home " child with headlice check.... " AND it's in the

newsletter.

Must be working. Touch wood!

I do know of one mum who swears by hairspray in her hcild's head every day

before school. Seems a bit much to me and somehting that I wouldn't do.

Re: RE: OT Need Help With Lice

I have read that olive oil works better. You are supposed to leave it on for

like 24 hours and it will smother them.

--

Sara

Proud Mama to

Colin 12/07/99

Jack 8/07/02

-------------- Original message --------------

goodness, who said they need to have their hair

cut????

yes, any conditioner will work, but if it's for long

hair then you may need more than a bottle, don't be

frugal with it (nor with mayo), rather use more than

you think is needed than less. basically, what

conditioner or mayo do is cut their air supply off

which is what kills them, so make sure all the hair as

well as the scalp are well covered.

hth

claudia

--- Anita Durney <mydurney@...> wrote:

> ,

> I have some old Suave Conditioner that I got for

> 99cents ages ago. Would that work? We're just about

> to buzz it down to 1/2 an inch (sniff sniff). They

> all have such beautiful long hair. If not, I'll do

> the mayo.massage. Do I really need to cut their hair

> short?

> Anita

>

> <claudiaayaz@...> wrote:

> hair conditioner, or even better, mayonnaise,

> massaged

> into the hair and left for a few hours will kill the

> lice and nits.

> i have noticed that since we stopped using shampoo

> my

> kids have not have had even one nit, so i'm pretty

> sure it's a matter of getting away from the

> chemicals... we use either soapnut, neem powder, or

> borax, always followed by a rinse with some citric

> acid in water. cleans the hair very well, prevents

> flakes, nits, itchy scalp etc, and we do our bit for

> the environment.

> :-)

> claudia

" None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free " -

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

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__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

If that is true, it would make sense that lice could and would afftect other

animals.

Anita

McGrath <simonecassie@...> wrote:

I've heard heard that they originate from pigeons.........? So from that point

of view, can't see why pets would NOT be affected if they are indoors too.

Re: RE: OT Need Help With Lice

The literature I got from the school said pets are not affected by head lice.

Has anyone shared the problem with their pet?

Anita

<tallynsdream@...> wrote:

What worked best for us was a product called " Not Nice To Lice " . It's

totally nontoxic. It is an enzyme shampoo that disolves the lice, the glue that

holds those eggs in place, and most of the eggs. It made the comb through

sooooo much easier. After that, I learned to keep some kind of leave in

conditioner or gel in their hair so that there wouldn't be a re-occurance.

Check through their hair once a week for the next couple of months for any stray

eggs. And don't forget to treat any pets as well. Good luck!

[Guest guest]

'm just catching up on this thread and am baffled by some of the stuff that

is coming through. Head lice (tinea capita) are species specific. They do

not live on pets and you cannot catch them from pets. Short hair is no less

susceptible to infestation than long hair - long hair just makes them harder

to spot and more time-consuming to treat. You don't need to cut your

child's hair off if they have lice.

I have cut and pasted some info from the site mentioned below. It is

accurate and dispels some of the myths I have seen on this thread here - I'm

still wondering why anyone is giving their house a big spring clean....

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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http://www.lice.co.uk/headlice/aboutheadlice.htm

Head lice are tiny wingless insects that survive on the human head by

sucking blood from the scalp. They are hard to detect, varying in size from

a pin head to about 3mm long. Head lice are translucent in colour, but after

a feed can look quite dark. They have 6 legs that are specially designed to

grip human hair.

They are happy to make their home on all kinds of heads. Hair can be clean

or dirty, straight or curly, light or dark. Children of both sexes are just

as likely to be affected as parents, carers, grandparents and teachers. Head

lice show no preference, all they want is a warm human head to call home.

Interestingly, they cannot live on other hairy parts of the human body and

will not live and breed in bedding, towels or other soft furnishings. There

is no need to disinfect your home. Your pets are safe from infestation too -

head lice only like humans!

Head lice are always looking for another home. Head lice are only

transmitted by direct head-to-head contact. They cannot hop, jump, swim or

fly. In fact, their hook shaped feet make it difficult for them to walk on

anything but human hair.

Head lice are masters of disguise and are known for being hard to find. To

make detection easier we recommend that dry hair is parted and combed with a

coloured head lice comb.

Don't rely on an itchy scalp to let you know when head lice are present -

not everyone with head lice experiences itching.

Make head lice detection part of your weekly routine. This way you can spot

and treat infestation early, before it gets out of hand.

Why a coloured comb? Research carried out by a leading UK entomology centre

has shown that head lice are easier to see when using a coloured comb

TIP

Remember that adults get head lice too. This doesn't just mean mums and

dads, but carers, teachers and grandparents too. Make sure that all heads

are checked frequently.

FACT

Older people are less prone to an itchy scalp than young children. Many

grandparents could be harbouring head lice unknowingly.

A problem shared is a problem halved

One of the main reasons that head lice spread so effectively is that people

are reluctant to talk about the problem. The best method of prevention is to

let others know that you have found head lice in your family. This means

that those in your close social and family circle will know to check for

head lice, helping to break the cycle of infestation.

Don't be embarrassed to share the problem - you are helping your family and

friends to stay head lice free.

TIP

Check for head lice on a weekly basis using a coloured head lice comb on dry

hair to make sure that hair stays head lice free.

FACT

Head lice are translucent in colour until after they have had a meal. With

blood in their tummy they look quite dark.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

------

I have heard of many folk having great success with neem oil. The site says

this about it:

Neem is a natural hair and scalp conditioner that has been used in the East

for many thousands of years.

The oil, extracted from neem tree kernels, has nourishing qualities and is

used in India today in many toiletry ranges, including hair-care products,

toothpaste and soap. Mahatma Gandhi believed firmly in the goodness of neem

and ate neem leaf chutney as part of his everyday diet. It is documented

that neem has also been used successfully to aid the removal of parasite

infestations both on animals and humans.

For more information about the amazing properties of neem, go to

www.neemfoundation.org

FWIW, my dd has never had a problem with head lice, despite numerous

infestations in her classroom and the fact that she gets her head close to

kids who have them. I am convinced from a homoeopathic viewpoint that she

doesn't have susceptibility to them, but I would also add that throughout

her entire time at school, I have used essential oils in her bath - rosemary

(excellent final rinse), lavender, sweet thyme and eucalyptus - the best

*nit* oil of all. Be careful with tea tree - it is very strong, has a high

1,8 cineole content (which makes it quite irritant to the skin) and there

have been many cases of skin burning. Rosemary and eucalyptus are far

better.

There is no substitute for careful *nit-combing* with a very fine-toothed

nit comb, and something like conditioner to help prevent the lice from

getting a grip. A good oil like olive or coconut is also helpful in this

regard, I'm sure. If you coat the hair with oil, it should be wrapped in

clingfilm or a towel or something similar, and washed off the following

morning. I've heard of apple cider vinegar being a brilliant *nit* rinse.

We have a battery operated nit comb which is supposed to be very good, but I

can't confirm this as I haven't needed to use it.

I am confident that constitutional homoeopathic treatment would reduce

susceptibility to lice.

Just my 2p's worth but please don't go ape with the cleaning and

disinfecting or rehoming the pets!! It's simply not relevant.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> >

> >If that is true, it would make sense that lice could and would

> >afftect other animals.

> >Anita

> >

> > McGrath <simonecassie@...> wrote:

> >I've heard heard that they originate from pigeons.........? So

> >from that point of view, can't see why pets would NOT be

> >affected if they are indoors too.

> >

> >

>

> > The literature I got from the school said pets are not

> >affected by head lice. Has anyone shared the problem with their pet?

> > Anita

> >

> > <tallynsdream@...> wrote:

> >

> > What worked best for us was a product called " Not Nice To

> >Lice " . It's totally nontoxic. It is an enzyme shampoo that

> >disolves the lice, the glue that holds those eggs in place, and

> >most of the eggs. It made the comb through sooooo much easier.

> >After that, I learned to keep some kind of leave in conditioner

> >or gel in their hair so that there wouldn't be a re-occurance.

> >Check through their hair once a week for the next couple of

> >months for any stray eggs. And don't forget to treat any pets

> >as well. Good luck!

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Sue,

The school literature also said I should put all stuffed animals and the like

into plastic bags for a two week period at which point all eggs would die; no

chance for reproduction. My 6yr old went to bed crying and reminding me how he

can't sleep without his friends. Cried himself to sleep. I suppose I could wash

them in hot water every couple of days. Some of them are old and will never be

the same if I do. Is it necessary at all?

Anita

Mum2mishka <mum2mishka@...> wrote:

'm just catching up on this thread and am baffled by some of the stuff that

is coming through. Head lice (tinea capita) are species specific. They do

not live on pets and you cannot catch them from pets. Short hair is no less

susceptible to infestation than long hair - long hair just makes them harder

to spot and more time-consuming to treat. You don't need to cut your

child's hair off if they have lice.

I have cut and pasted some info from the site mentioned below. It is

accurate and dispels some of the myths I have seen on this thread here - I'm

still wondering why anyone is giving their house a big spring clean....

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----

http://www.lice.co.uk/headlice/aboutheadlice.htm

Head lice are tiny wingless insects that survive on the human head by

sucking blood from the scalp. They are hard to detect, varying in size from

a pin head to about 3mm long. Head lice are translucent in colour, but after

a feed can look quite dark. They have 6 legs that are specially designed to

grip human hair.

They are happy to make their home on all kinds of heads. Hair can be clean

or dirty, straight or curly, light or dark. Children of both sexes are just

as likely to be affected as parents, carers, grandparents and teachers. Head

lice show no preference, all they want is a warm human head to call home.

Interestingly, they cannot live on other hairy parts of the human body and

will not live and breed in bedding, towels or other soft furnishings. There

is no need to disinfect your home. Your pets are safe from infestation too -

head lice only like humans!

Head lice are always looking for another home. Head lice are only

transmitted by direct head-to-head contact. They cannot hop, jump, swim or

fly. In fact, their hook shaped feet make it difficult for them to walk on

anything but human hair.

Head lice are masters of disguise and are known for being hard to find. To

make detection easier we recommend that dry hair is parted and combed with a

coloured head lice comb.

Don't rely on an itchy scalp to let you know when head lice are present -

not everyone with head lice experiences itching.

Make head lice detection part of your weekly routine. This way you can spot

and treat infestation early, before it gets out of hand.

Why a coloured comb? Research carried out by a leading UK entomology centre

has shown that head lice are easier to see when using a coloured comb

TIP

Remember that adults get head lice too. This doesn't just mean mums and

dads, but carers, teachers and grandparents too. Make sure that all heads

are checked frequently.

FACT

Older people are less prone to an itchy scalp than young children. Many

grandparents could be harbouring head lice unknowingly.

A problem shared is a problem halved

One of the main reasons that head lice spread so effectively is that people

are reluctant to talk about the problem. The best method of prevention is to

let others know that you have found head lice in your family. This means

that those in your close social and family circle will know to check for

head lice, helping to break the cycle of infestation.

Don't be embarrassed to share the problem - you are helping your family and

friends to stay head lice free.

TIP

Check for head lice on a weekly basis using a coloured head lice comb on dry

hair to make sure that hair stays head lice free.

FACT

Head lice are translucent in colour until after they have had a meal. With

blood in their tummy they look quite dark.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

------

I have heard of many folk having great success with neem oil. The site says

this about it:

Neem is a natural hair and scalp conditioner that has been used in the East

for many thousands of years.

The oil, extracted from neem tree kernels, has nourishing qualities and is

used in India today in many toiletry ranges, including hair-care products,

toothpaste and soap. Mahatma Gandhi believed firmly in the goodness of neem

and ate neem leaf chutney as part of his everyday diet. It is documented

that neem has also been used successfully to aid the removal of parasite

infestations both on animals and humans.

For more information about the amazing properties of neem, go to

www.neemfoundation.org

FWIW, my dd has never had a problem with head lice, despite numerous

infestations in her classroom and the fact that she gets her head close to

kids who have them. I am convinced from a homoeopathic viewpoint that she

doesn't have susceptibility to them, but I would also add that throughout

her entire time at school, I have used essential oils in her bath - rosemary

(excellent final rinse), lavender, sweet thyme and eucalyptus - the best

*nit* oil of all. Be careful with tea tree - it is very strong, has a high

1,8 cineole content (which makes it quite irritant to the skin) and there

have been many cases of skin burning. Rosemary and eucalyptus are far

better.

There is no substitute for careful *nit-combing* with a very fine-toothed

nit comb, and something like conditioner to help prevent the lice from

getting a grip. A good oil like olive or coconut is also helpful in this

regard, I'm sure. If you coat the hair with oil, it should be wrapped in

clingfilm or a towel or something similar, and washed off the following

morning. I've heard of apple cider vinegar being a brilliant *nit* rinse.

We have a battery operated nit comb which is supposed to be very good, but I

can't confirm this as I haven't needed to use it.

I am confident that constitutional homoeopathic treatment would reduce

susceptibility to lice.

Just my 2p's worth but please don't go ape with the cleaning and

disinfecting or rehoming the pets!! It's simply not relevant.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> >

> >If that is true, it would make sense that lice could and would

> >afftect other animals.

> >Anita

> >

> > McGrath <simonecassie@...> wrote:

> >I've heard heard that they originate from pigeons.........? So

> >from that point of view, can't see why pets would NOT be

> >affected if they are indoors too.

> >

> >

>

> > The literature I got from the school said pets are not

> >affected by head lice. Has anyone shared the problem with their pet?

> > Anita

> >

> > <tallynsdream@...> wrote:

> >

> > What worked best for us was a product called " Not Nice To

> >Lice " . It's totally nontoxic. It is an enzyme shampoo that

> >disolves the lice, the glue that holds those eggs in place, and

> >most of the eggs. It made the comb through sooooo much easier.

> >After that, I learned to keep some kind of leave in conditioner

> >or gel in their hair so that there wouldn't be a re-occurance.

> >Check through their hair once a week for the next couple of

> >months for any stray eggs. And don't forget to treat any pets

> >as well. Good luck!

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Why - they cannot live on soft furnishings, bedding or clothes - how could

they live on a stuffed toy? They cannot exist there - there is no blood

supply on which to feed. I would say no, don't take a chance of ruining his

favourite toys by this irrational activity. You could give them a good

brush over to remove any dead lice, if it helps you, but I would certainly

not bother to wash them.

I'm sorry Anita - I'm not frustrated with you, so please don't take my

comments personally, but I am baffled at why the schools would say this. I

simply do not understand their reasoning. I used to be concerned about

children sharing hats at after school club until I learned that any

lice/eggs are inert once removed from the head. I really don't see how this

could be true.

If someone can convince me otherwise, I'd be interested to hear what they

have to say, but I just don't see how it is possible. I think that this,

like everything else that pharmaceuticals are sold to *treat*, has been

totally blown out of proportion, and is just another example of commercial

blackmail.

But then I am noted for my strong opinions! LOL!!

Love, light and peace,

Sue

This link http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/lice.htm was also

reasonable about the combing routine, but disregard the lotion advice

because it is chemical. Natural remedies work just as well, if not better.

> >

> >Sue,

> >The school literature also said I should put all stuffed animals

> >and the like into plastic bags for a two week period at which

> >point all eggs would die; no chance for reproduction. My 6yr old

> >went to bed crying and reminding me how he can't sleep without

> >his friends. Cried himself to sleep. I suppose I could wash them

> >in hot water every couple of days. Some of them are old and will

> >never be the same if I do. Is it necessary at all?

> >Anita

> >

[Guest guest]

When there was an outbreak of lice at my child's school a few years ago we were

told that they do not live in the hair of African American children (and I would

therefore assume African children). Is this true? None of these children in

the class got them and the ratio is probably 60:40 white to black so the odds

were pretty good that someone would get them.

Anyone know if this is true?

Sheri B.

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[Guest guest]

Not sure but I think they regularly put coconut oil in the children's hair

:-)))))

RE: RE: OT Need Help With Lice

> When there was an outbreak of lice at my child's school a few years ago we

> were told that they do not live in the hair of African American children

> (and I would therefore assume African children). Is this true? None of

> these children in the class got them and the ratio is probably 60:40 white

> to black so the odds were pretty good that someone would get them.

>

> Anyone know if this is true?

> Sheri B.

>

>

> ---------------------------------

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>

>

[Guest guest]

This sounds like what is advised for ticks...

Laurie>Oh

My paper says for items that can't be washed in hot water (at least 130

degrees followwd by a hot dryer for 20 min), 14 days in a plastic bag is to

ensure that the lice egg (nits) are dead. Nits hatch in about one week and

are fully mature 9 -12 days after hatching. It seemed to make sense when I

read it. I think preventive maintenance with essential oils is the way I

shall go .

[Guest guest]

I use it for cleaning as an alternative to bleach or when I'm out of

cleaners. It kills mold and mildew but I never use it full strength. And

it's so expensive for such a little container!

Laurie>Oh

.. Is it good to have tea tree oil around for anything? I use Young Living

therapeutic grade oils.

[Guest guest]

I knew I had seen something at Wild Oats! Neem shampoo for lice. can

probably get at HFS and I am sure there has to be a hp (yes, homeopathic)

remedy as it seems as if there's a remedy for EVERYTHING! :-)

LAurie>Oh

-----

http://www.lice.co.uk/headlice/aboutheadlice.htm

------

I have heard of many folk having great success with neem oil. The site says

this about it:

Neem is a natural hair and scalp conditioner that has been used in the East

for many thousands of years.

The oil, extracted from neem tree kernels, has nourishing qualities and is

used in India today in many toiletry ranges, including hair-care products,

toothpaste and soap. Mahatma Gandhi believed firmly in the goodness of neem

and ate neem leaf chutney as part of his everyday diet. It is documented

that neem has also been used successfully to aid the removal of parasite

infestations both on animals and humans.

For more information about the amazing properties of neem, go to

www.neemfoundation.org

[Guest guest]

We just dispose of ticks in a plastic bag. I suppose a person could be infested

with ticks after hiking or camping or whatever. I hope I don't have to deal with

that anytime soon.

Once I got the lice situation under control, I started doing a little reading

and learned that lice live 40-50 days and go through 3 stages of their life

cycle. The female louse lays the egg with a special glue that cements it to the

hair shaft at the root. While most treatments effectively kill lice; it is to be

certain some eggs WILL survive. That's why it is important to repeat the process

of your choice 10 days later when the eggs hatch again. Doing it sooner will

most likely prove to be ineffective. Once the louse hatches it is called a nymph

and is barely visible to the naked eye. The nymph cannot reproduce until it is

fully developed on the 12th day.The adult louse can lay 4-10 eggs a day

throughout a 28 day period of the life cycle. Thats alot of eggs.

Knowing this, I plan to be rid of them within a 2 week period. Our plan is to

comb every head, every day in the morning and before bed and repeat treatment in

10 days.This is our BEST defense.

Thanks,

Anita

BirthWarrior <llandes1@...> wrote:

This sounds like what is advised for ticks...

Laurie>Oh

My paper says for items that can't be washed in hot water (at least 130

degrees followwd by a hot dryer for 20 min), 14 days in a plastic bag is to

ensure that the lice egg (nits) are dead. Nits hatch in about one week and

are fully mature 9 -12 days after hatching. It seemed to make sense when I

read it. I think preventive maintenance with essential oils is the way I

shall go .

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

I have neem shampoo and conditioner that came with organic neem lotion I ordrer

2 yrs ago. Sounds Like a good maintenance shampoo.

Anita

BirthWarrior <llandes1@...> wrote:

I knew I had seen something at Wild Oats! Neem shampoo for lice. can

probably get at HFS and I am sure there has to be a hp (yes, homeopathic)

remedy as it seems as if there's a remedy for EVERYTHING! :-)

LAurie>Oh

-----

http://www.lice.co.uk/headlice/aboutheadlice.htm

------

I have heard of many folk having great success with neem oil. The site says

this about it:

Neem is a natural hair and scalp conditioner that has been used in the East

for many thousands of years.

The oil, extracted from neem tree kernels, has nourishing qualities and is

used in India today in many toiletry ranges, including hair-care products,

toothpaste and soap. Mahatma Gandhi believed firmly in the goodness of neem

and ate neem leaf chutney as part of his everyday diet. It is documented

that neem has also been used successfully to aid the removal of parasite

infestations both on animals and humans.

For more information about the amazing properties of neem, go to

www.neemfoundation.org

[Guest guest]

Hi Anita,

Sorry - have been working on an assignment today and haven't been on line.

The blend you mention below is a bit top-heavy on oils. I have always

understood that the maximum number of oils that can be blended and still

have a therapeutic effect is five - more than that and you start losing the

benefit. My personal opinion is that out of the ones you mention, only one

is suitable for children's skin and that is rosemary. I consider citronella

and lemongrass potentially quite irritant to the skin, and tea tree I have

already mentioned. Lavandin is frequently adulterated, and therefore unless

you are 100% sure of your source, it could irritate, and I'm afraid myrtle

is not an oil I have worked with very much. All my textbooks are still shut

up tight in Fremantle harbour, so it will be a while before I can access

those. (

If you tried it on Henry's scalp and didn't get a reaction, it may be okay.

But in any event, you should never, ever use neat oil undiluted on the skin,

whether a child or an adult. If this is a synergistic blend of pure oils,

you could dilute it in carrier oil and maybe apply a little to his hairline

if he finds the aroma pleasing. The tea tree and rosemary in the blend

might help with the lice, but the irritant potential to an already damaged

scalp would bother me. My personal recommendation would be to wait until

your order arrives. But that is just my opinion, and you have to do what

you feel is right under the circumstances.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> >

> >Sue,

> >After combing today, Henry was very defensive about his head. I

> >looked through my oils and found a blend of

> >citronella,lemongrass,rosemary, melaleuca alternifolia, lavandin

> >and myrtle. He found the scent pleasing and allowed me (with

> >curiosity) to put behind his ears and the nape of his head. Will

> >this blend called Purification be helpful to the lice problem?

> >If so, I will continue to use it until my order arrives.

> >

> >Anita

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks............I will consider all you have shared.

Anita

Mum2mishka <mum2mishka@...> wrote:

Hi Anita,

Sorry - have been working on an assignment today and haven't been on line.

The blend you mention below is a bit top-heavy on oils. I have always

understood that the maximum number of oils that can be blended and still

have a therapeutic effect is five - more than that and you start losing the

benefit. My personal opinion is that out of the ones you mention, only one

is suitable for children's skin and that is rosemary. I consider citronella

and lemongrass potentially quite irritant to the skin, and tea tree I have

already mentioned. Lavandin is frequently adulterated, and therefore unless

you are 100% sure of your source, it could irritate, and I'm afraid myrtle

is not an oil I have worked with very much. All my textbooks are still shut

up tight in Fremantle harbour, so it will be a while before I can access

those. (

If you tried it on Henry's scalp and didn't get a reaction, it may be okay.

But in any event, you should never, ever use neat oil undiluted on the skin,

whether a child or an adult. If this is a synergistic blend of pure oils,

you could dilute it in carrier oil and maybe apply a little to his hairline

if he finds the aroma pleasing. The tea tree and rosemary in the blend

might help with the lice, but the irritant potential to an already damaged

scalp would bother me. My personal recommendation would be to wait until

your order arrives. But that is just my opinion, and you have to do what

you feel is right under the circumstances.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> >

> >Sue,

> >After combing today, Henry was very defensive about his head. I

> >looked through my oils and found a blend of

> >citronella,lemongrass,rosemary, melaleuca alternifolia, lavandin

> >and myrtle. He found the scent pleasing and allowed me (with

> >curiosity) to put behind his ears and the nape of his head. Will

> >this blend called Purification be helpful to the lice problem?

> >If so, I will continue to use it until my order arrives.

> >

> >Anita

> >

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I just remembered I have used pure theraputic grade lavender directly on his

irritated skin in the past. The EODR (ess. oils desk ref.) says that is ok. No

reaction from Henry. Would you agree this practice is ok? I would probably get

the same benefits with a carrier oil and get better coverage more for my money

as well.

Anita

Mum2mishka <mum2mishka@...> wrote:

Hi Anita,

Sorry - have been working on an assignment today and haven't been on line.

The blend you mention below is a bit top-heavy on oils. I have always

understood that the maximum number of oils that can be blended and still

have a therapeutic effect is five - more than that and you start losing the

benefit. My personal opinion is that out of the ones you mention, only one

is suitable for children's skin and that is rosemary. I consider citronella

and lemongrass potentially quite irritant to the skin, and tea tree I have

already mentioned. Lavandin is frequently adulterated, and therefore unless

you are 100% sure of your source, it could irritate, and I'm afraid myrtle

is not an oil I have worked with very much. All my textbooks are still shut

up tight in Fremantle harbour, so it will be a while before I can access

those. (

If you tried it on Henry's scalp and didn't get a reaction, it may be okay.

But in any event, you should never, ever use neat oil undiluted on the skin,

whether a child or an adult. If this is a synergistic blend of pure oils,

you could dilute it in carrier oil and maybe apply a little to his hairline

if he finds the aroma pleasing. The tea tree and rosemary in the blend

might help with the lice, but the irritant potential to an already damaged

scalp would bother me. My personal recommendation would be to wait until

your order arrives. But that is just my opinion, and you have to do what

you feel is right under the circumstances.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> >

> >Sue,

> >After combing today, Henry was very defensive about his head. I

> >looked through my oils and found a blend of

> >citronella,lemongrass,rosemary, melaleuca alternifolia, lavandin

> >and myrtle. He found the scent pleasing and allowed me (with

> >curiosity) to put behind his ears and the nape of his head. Will

> >this blend called Purification be helpful to the lice problem?

> >If so, I will continue to use it until my order arrives.

> >

> >Anita

> >