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Our Key Natural Ingredients

At Nits Happen, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between gentle care and real results. That’s why our treatments use a blend of natural, scalp-loving ingredients that:

✅ Soothe sensitive skin
✅ Nourish and protect the scalp and hair
✅ Effectively stun and suffocate head lice – without harsh chemicals

Here’s how our star ingredients work:

🌱 Tea Tree Oil

A refreshing essential oil with proven pest-fighting power.

• 💨 Has a strong, fresh scent that repels lice naturally
  
  

• 🧴 Helps cleanse the scalp and reduce inflammation
  
  

• 🦠 Known to weaken lice and eggs by disrupting their outer shell
  
  

• ✅ Leaves the scalp feeling fresh, cool, and clear
  
  

🥥 MCT Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)

A silky-smooth oil derived from coconut.

• 🌬 Smothers lice and nits by coating them in a unbreathable oil barrier
  
  

• 💧 Locks in moisture and prevents dryness
  
  

• 👶 Gentle enough for babies – non-irritating and lightweight
  
  

• ✨ Adds a soft shine and detangles hair naturally
  
  

🫒Olive Oil Refined

A 100% plant-based, GMO-free, preservative-free, cruelty-free.

• 🌿 Deep Moisturiser – Rich in oleic acid, which hydrates and nourishes skin and hair.
  
  

• 🌞 Vitamin-Rich – Naturally contains antioxidants and skin-repairing compounds.
  
  

• 💇‍♀️ Hair Nourishment – Adds shine, softens strands, and reduces scalp dryness.
  
  

• 🍃 Natural & Gentle – Free from fragrance, allergens, and common irritants.

🧴 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

A silky emollient that makes our product feel lush.

• 🌟 Helps the oil spread easily over the scalp and hair
  
  

• 💨 Enhances the lice-stunning and suffocation effect
  
  

• 🧖‍♀️ Leaves no greasy residue – smooth and fast-absorbing
  
  

🌿 Isoamyl Laurate 

A silky, plant-based emollient that leaves skin feeling beautifully soft.

•  🌿 Plant-derived emollient made from natural alcohol (isoamyl) and lauric acid.
  
  

• 🧴 Reduces greasy feel in oil-based formulas, giving a light, dry-touch finish.
  
  

• 💦 Improves spreadability, helping essential oils distribute more evenly.
  
  

🦠 Biodegradable and gentle, making it great for skin-friendly, eco-conscious products.

🧠 Why It Works Together

Our blend is designed to:

• Suffocate and weaken lice and eggs by coating them in unbreathable oils
  
  

• Prevent re-infestation by repelling lice naturally
  
  

• Soothe the scalp before, during, and after treatment
  
  

• Nourish the hair so it feels better than before