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Essential oils
An oil is "essential" in the sense that it carries a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant.
Eucalyptus Globulus
An evergreen tree, one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia
Hair parasites / head lice / head louse
Head lice are wingless insects spending their entire life on human scalp and feeding exclusively on human blood. Humans are the only known host of this parasite.
Lindane
Lindane, also known as gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (γ-HCH), benzene hexachloride (BHC), and Gammallin, is an organochlorine insecticide that has been used in agriculture and as a treatment for headlice and scabies.
Natural formula/non-toxic
The classic definition of natural skin care is based on using botanically sourced ingredients currently existing in or formed by nature, without the use of synthetic chemicals, and manufactured in such a way to preserve the integrity of the ingredients.
Olea Europaea
Othersie known as the olive, is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean region
Pediculus Humanus Capitis
Pediculus humanus capitis is an obligate ectoparasite of humans
Permethrin
A common synthetic chemical, widely used as an insecticide and acaricide and as an insect repellent.
Toxic chemicals
Toxicity is the degree to which a substance is able to damage an exposed organism
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I was so worried that the nits would come back. But with Nit-Nurse I was so relieved that I did not have to do all that cleaning again
Nitty News and Updates
Head lice and nits? Parents spend millions on cures, but which is best?: Today, in the United Kingdom, a million children have frequent head lice and nits and parents spend millions of pound on cures. But which method is the best one to get rid headline?
Head lice and nits - the facts: In this article the facts about head lice are explored, including their life span, where and how they appear, how they are detected, how they spread and what the available treatments are to get rid of them.
What are head lice?: This article is about head lice, sometimes also known as nits, and explains what they are; what their life cycle is; their effect on humans; and how they are spread.
How to treat head lice and nits: This article provides information on the methods of treating head lice and nits, including precautions to prevent re-infestation.
How to spot head lice and nits: This article describes the early warning signs of a head lice infestation and how to confirm it.
Top tops for knocking lice dead: The human head louse affects around 20 million people...
Natures head lice remedy: Parents will often reach for a popular over-the-counter...
The welcome return of the "Nit Nurse": Parents used to rely on the school nurse...
How to get rid of nits: Parents with school age kids will need to know how to get rid of nits...
For some more information, videos on nits in hair and other common kids conditions visit Embarrassing Bodies
How to get rid of head lice! To help understand the best way to treat head lice and nits, do your homework on them. It helps to know your enemy!
An incurable itch - head lice: Head lice infestations continue to be seen frequently in many communities. Some of these children require multiple treatments before eradication. What are the current treatment recommendations for head lice?...
Research from the Department of Dermatology, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital reports that there is now strong evidence of insecticide resistance. Read more here... Managing head lice in an era of increasing resistance to insecticides.
