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|Articles|January 13, 2009
Glo Germ Company Debuts New Lice-Eradication Product
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Lice No More is an all natural product developed by the Glo Germ Company and is patent pending. The formulation has been used extensively to accurately validate claims.
The Glo Germ Company is offering the kit free of charge until the end of February 2009. It cannot be used on a scalp which is cut or sore, or if the skin is broken. To get your free kit, go to
Apply like shampoo to cover all the hair and scalp. Cover with a shower cap for at least three hours. Thoroughly shampoo with regular shampoo. Inspect using a special light (included) and shampoo again if not all removed. Research is showing no return of the lice.
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