About Zap®

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    Zap® is effective

    Because Zap® does not contain any insecticides, it is not possible for head lice to develop resistance to the ingredient. It is effective, is suitable for kids and is clinically proven.

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    Zap® does not contain insecticides

    The unique Zap® formula consists of star anise oil. Zap® blocks the respiratory orifices of lice, preventing them from breathing. The lice then die from suffocation.

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    Zap® contains coconut oil

    This oil hydrates the scalp.

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    Zap® is easy to use

    With the spray, you can administer a dose and spray exactly where it's needed. No need to wet the air, Zap® works after only 15 minutes. The unique leak-proof spray makes the application of the lotion neat and easy.

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    Zap® loosens the nits from the hair

    This makes it easier to remove them with a fine-toothed comb. Nit-picking has never been so easy!

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    Zap® is a complete head-lice treatment that includes the spray and comb

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    Zap® contains up to 8 applications.

Zap® has been proven efficient

You can trust Zap

Clinical tests have been performed repeatedly using Zap, both inside and outside the laboratory. Zap was also tested on infested subjects with positive results.

It is sometimes rumored that rubbing olive oil or mayonnaise on the scalp helps get rid of head lice. However, these products have shown little killing of lice.

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