4 Vinegar-based Remedies That Naturally Fight Head Lice

Head lice are a common problem in children. A child gets it, and suddenly every child nearby has it too. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures, and to have some natural, home-made remedies ready that fight head lice.

In this article, we will share some vinegar-based home remedies that fight head lice naturally, without the use of chemicals. We combine them with other powerful ingredients such as rosemary, essential oils of teatree (tetre), garlic, eucalyptus and coconut oil.

I’ve got head lice!

Head lice are a common problem in schools, as they are easily spread between children in physical contact. These small parasites invade your scalp and feed on blood, causing a lot of itching. If you then know that there is one or more children with head lice at school your child is attending, you should take some preventative steps.

There are many different products and shampoos that fight head lice. However, the majority of the chemical ingredients are not always as effective.

On the other hand, there are many natural products that can  help you get rid of them without any negative side effects for your scalp or your health.

Home remedies with vinegar that fights head lice

The basis of all these home media is vinegar, a product that can be used against many health problems, and at the same time in beauty and cleaning products. The nice thing about vinegar is that, unlike many chemicals, it stops the lice eggs from attaching to the scalp.

Furthermore, vinegar is a great pH regulator and great for disinfection. Many people already use vinegar as a  homemade conditioner, as it keeps their hair shiny and soft.

To fight head lice, you can use apple cider vinegar or other types of vinegar. It is best if the vinegar is natural and unpasteurized.

One last thing to mention is that  all of these home media should be diluted.

1. Rosemary vinegar

The first home remedy, and also the most traditional of the homemade ones, is rosemary vinegar. You can make this yourself by  dissolving rosemary, a medicinal plant that has antiseptic properties, in vinegar. This way you always have it on hand. It also never goes out of date.

Ingredients

• 2 glasses of vinegar (400 ml)
• 2 to 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary

This is what you do

• Put both ingredients in a glass jar.
• Seal it well and  let the ingredients dissolve for a month.
• After a month, you can start using it, but you can also leave it on to enhance the effect.

2. Tetre vinegar

Tea tree oil is a great product that you should always have standing in the closet. This  powerful essential oil helps fight all possible pathogens: viruses, bacteria and fungi.

As a result, this is the perfect ingredient to put in a shampoo as a preventative measure against head lice, or even as an immediate cure, by mixing it with vinegar. We must also warn you that it smells very special, and strong.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of vinegar (200 ml)
• 10 drops of essential tea tree oil

This is what you do

• Mix both ingredients in a spray bottle.
• Shake well before use.

3. Vinegar, garlic and eucalyptus

A home remedy that is always effective is garlic, a powerful, natural antibiotic.

At the same time, due to its strong odor and also its properties, garlic is great for repelling head lice. It is also an ingredient that you almost always have on hand.

In this case, you can add a few drops of an essential oil of eucalyptus, to prevent some of the smell of garlic, as well as enhance the effect even more.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of vinegar (200 ml)
• 1 clove garlic
• 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

This is what you do

• Whisk the vinegar with the garlic.
• Strain the mixture into a container. Add the eucalyptus oil.
• Shake well before use.

4. Vinegar and coconut oil

Finally, you can make this home remedy, where you mix vinegar and coconut oil. This vegetable oil, which has become more and more popular due to its properties, has the ability to  get rid of pathogens from the skin and scalp. It also helps to add moisture.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of vinegar (200 ml)
• 1/2 glass extra virgin coconut oil (100 ml)

This is what you do

• Pour both ingredients into a jar. It is important to mention that  coconut oil solidifies at temperatures below 23 ° C.
• Mix well and shake before use.