Lice-Away with essential oils

Thyme essential oil is known for its wide spectrum of benefits. This simple recipe may be helpful and very effective when you need it. Be careful to keep this rinse out of the eyes.

What you'll need:

4 cups apple cider vinegar

4 cups water

1/4 ounce of Thyme essential oil

Combine all ingredients in a large jar or shampoo bottle. Massage the mixture into the scalp and rinse the hair with it nightly.

Children 7 and over: use1/2 cup

Children 7 and younger: 1/4 cup

Repeat the treatment for an additional 2 days each week for 2 weeks to kill any eggs that could possibly lingered and hatched.

Written by Lena Isayev, B.A.,C.A.