Coconut oil has gained interest as a potential solution to head lice. Head lice are tiny blood-sucking bugs that live and make eggs in your hair. They can cause irritation and itching and an infestation could result in mild problems when left untreated. They are also highly contagious. The lauric acid found in coconut oil can assist in the elimination of lice. It’s not as effective as other over-the-counter (OTC) treatment options for lice, however, it’s safer for your body. Coconut oil could be a good alternative for those who are unable to take the stronger treatments. 

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If you’d like to attempt to get rid of lice using coconut oil, then you’ll require a plastic shower cap with sufficient coconut oil so as to protect your hair as well as an abrasive comb. It’s possible that you’ll need to repeat the procedure multiple times. Rinse the hair thoroughly with warm water before allowing it to dry naturally. Coconut oil should be slightly or just above the temperature of the room so that it’s in liquid form and is easy to distribute throughout your hair.

Apply your coconut oil liberally through your hair. Apply the shower cap made of plastic immediately. Keep the cap in place for 8 hours (or longer) to eliminate lice. Make use of the comb’s fine-tooth to take a careful look at your hair, and then comb out dead lice as well as any hair nits (eggs) you might detect. It is essential to make sure you take your time and be diligent in this process. In the event that you leave eggs in your hair, it can lead to an infection. If you are still experiencing lice even after using it three to four times, you may want to consider taking an over-the-counter or prescription solution to treat lice. 

One of the primary reasons why people choose coconut oil for lice treatment is the very low likelihood of adverse consequences. If you’re not allergic or sensitive to coconut oil there’s virtually no risk of a reaction to topical coconut oil. It’s safe to apply to your skin in larger quantities. Do a spot test on a small area of your skin using a thick layer of coconut oil, just to determine if it triggers the onset of an allergy before you attempt to treat lice using this method.

Although coconut oil is able to rid lice of lice, it will not totally eliminate the nits lice leave on your hair. It’s worth washing your hair in apple cider vinegar prior to applying the coconut oil lice treatment. A few important oils are evaluated to treat lice. The cinnamon leaves, aniseed along with tea tree oil have all shown impressive results. Mixing a few drops of the essential oils into coconut oil may aid in killing lice as well as neutralize the eggs.