The Power of Tea Tree Oil

A valuable tip comes from a Facebook post by Mom Kim Wright, especially timely as children prepare to return to school. Wright suggests adding a few drops of tea tree oil to your child’s shampoo as an effective deterrent against lice. Alternatively, a diluted tea tree oil solution can be sprayed onto the child’s hair after bathing or before heading out for the day. Not only does tea tree oil help prevent lice, but it also keeps mosquitoes at bay, serving as a dual-purpose natural repellent.

Tea Tree Oil: A Worthwhile Preventative Measure

Given the nuisance that lice represent, incorporating tea tree oil into your family’s routine is a small but potentially significant step towards prevention. While it’s true that some children might still get lice despite these measures, starting with prevention can reduce the likelihood and, subsequently, the need for treatment.

Dealing with an Infestation