Archive for the 'Beauty - Lips, Mouth' Category

Halitosis - What Will Help?

Tess March 13th, 2007

While bad breath or halitosis may sometimes be caused by poor oral hygiene, there may also be other underlying causes which contribute to bad breath and are often difficult to treat, despite all efforts to follow a healthy mouth and teeth cleaning routine.

This can cause great distress and even result in problems with relationships and difficulties in the workplace.

What causes halitosis or bad breath?

There are a number of causes of bad breath, including:

Apricot and Lemon Lip Balm

Tess August 17th, 2006

* 1 tsp. beeswax
* 1 tsp. apricot kernel oil
* 1 tsp. calendula oil
* a few drops essential oil of lemon or orange

Melt the beeswax. Add the apricot and calendula oils, stirring constantly. Remove from heat while stirring, and when partly cooled, add the essential oil. Store in a small pot.

Easy To Make Lip Balm

Tess March 10th, 2006

Here’s How:

1. Heat beeswax and oil over medium heat until melted.
2. Stir to mix.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Stir in your choice of essential oils and vitamin E to mix completely.
5. Pour into balm jars, cover and seal.

Tips:

1. Use non metal or coated pan and stiring utensil.
2. To add vitamin E, poke a hole in the capsule with a pin and squeeze out the contents. Discard the capsule.