In Morocco, traditional remedies made with natural ingredients are often used to combat lice. Here’s a popular and effective Moroccan recipe for eliminating lice and their nits while being gentle on the scalp.
Ingredients :
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- Argan or olive oil  : 2 to 3 tablespoons (nourishes hair and suffocates lice).
- White vinegar  : 2 tablespoons (dissolves nits and acts as an antiseptic).
- Neutral henna  (optional): 1 tablespoon (strengthens hair and repels parasites).
- Orange blossom water or lavender essential oil  (a few drops, to perfume and soothe).
Preparation and application steps:
1. Preparation of the mixture  :
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- Mix the argan (or olive) oil with the white vinegar in a bowl.
- Add neutral henna if you want to strengthen the hair (optional).
- Add a few drops of orange blossom water or lavender essential oil for a pleasant scent.
2. Application :
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- Separate hair into sections to facilitate application.
- Apply the mixture generously to the scalp and hair, paying particular attention to the roots.
- Massage gently to distribute evenly and smother the lice.
3. Exposure time  :
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