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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 328770" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>A herbal additive you could use with the olive oil, as long as she isn't going to react to it, is rosemary oil. You would need to dilute it in the olive oil. Essential oil of rosemary is one of the cheaper essential oils. For a very sensitive scalp I would only add about five drops to about 50 ml olive oil. The recipes I have say to ad a lot more, about 10 ml in 50 ml, but I think that's way too much. Five drops will smell nice but also works to reduce inflammation and stimulate hair follicles (allegedly). I've used a rosemary oil/almond oil rub on husband's head. Olive oil is good but it has a stronger odour. Almond oil is also more penetrating. Macadamia oil is also good but not as penetrating as almond oil. When I say "penetrating" - I am referrin to viscosity. You need a lihter viscosity oil here if you can get it, and for sensitive skin it should be vegetable-based. Mineral-based products tend to be very drying on sensitive skin, which is why I stopped using baby oil on my kids and switched to a more standard cooking oil. Not only is it healthier, it's also a lot cheaper!</p><p></p><p>I hope you can help her. I agree, those chemical nit shampoos were not sold to make your scalp feel better, their main aim is to kill the nits and lice. And it often takes strong chemicals to do that.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 328770, member: 1991"] A herbal additive you could use with the olive oil, as long as she isn't going to react to it, is rosemary oil. You would need to dilute it in the olive oil. Essential oil of rosemary is one of the cheaper essential oils. For a very sensitive scalp I would only add about five drops to about 50 ml olive oil. The recipes I have say to ad a lot more, about 10 ml in 50 ml, but I think that's way too much. Five drops will smell nice but also works to reduce inflammation and stimulate hair follicles (allegedly). I've used a rosemary oil/almond oil rub on husband's head. Olive oil is good but it has a stronger odour. Almond oil is also more penetrating. Macadamia oil is also good but not as penetrating as almond oil. When I say "penetrating" - I am referrin to viscosity. You need a lihter viscosity oil here if you can get it, and for sensitive skin it should be vegetable-based. Mineral-based products tend to be very drying on sensitive skin, which is why I stopped using baby oil on my kids and switched to a more standard cooking oil. Not only is it healthier, it's also a lot cheaper! I hope you can help her. I agree, those chemical nit shampoos were not sold to make your scalp feel better, their main aim is to kill the nits and lice. And it often takes strong chemicals to do that. Marg [/QUOTE]
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