Your smile is an important part of your appearance. People often comment on my smile. Aromatherapy can be a valuable addition to your daily oral hygiene, and essential oils may help you maintain good dental health. Here are some tips for keeping your mouth sweet, healthy, and beautiful…
Breath-fresh Mouth Rinse
* 2 drops Peppermint
* 2 drops Myrrh
* 2 drops Tea Tree
* 4 oz. distilled water
Mix all ingredients in a clean bottle. Swish a proper amount of the mix in your mouth after brushing your teeth or after meals.
When the gums or the tissues supporting the teeth become damaged or inflamed, gum disease may threaten oral health.
Gum Oil
* 5 drops Tea Tree
* 2 drops Myrrh
* 3 drops Lemon
* 2 Tbs. Mixing Oil
Place the carrier oils and essential oil in container. Massage the mixture into your gums once a day, after brushing your teeth.
Some general information
* 1 drop of Lemon oil on your toothbrush may help whiten your teeth.
* Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, and Tea Tree oils may help freshen your breath and keep bacteria away from your mouth.
* Myrrh oil may support healthy gums.
**Note – As always, be certain of your allergies. If you are not sure what may cause harm to you personally, contact your naturapath or health care provider before using anything, even if it falls into the natural realms.
I have to admit to having one little, tiny vanity… my hair. I just love my hair! The creator was quite generous in creating genes in which our hair can be quite beautiful, sensual and oh so shiny! Even though I claim 46 years on this Earth, I have very few silvers (which will be quite stunning some day, I must admit), and is quite long, healthy and very beautiful. I am really careful to care for it properly and give it the nutrients it deserves, and by only applying that which enhances natural health and beauty, I am able to ensure lasting beauty.
The best thing you can do for your hair is to treat it right; use natural products and choose hair care products with a pH level between 4.5 and 7. Your hair has a normal pH around 5, so the closer your hair care products come to this, the better the result.
You can create your own favourite hair products using essential oils. Essential oils will pamper and strengthen your hair, give it a nice shine, and increase the circulation in the scalp. Here are just a few tips to maintaining strength, health and beauty…
Conditioner for Split Ends
10 drops Rosewood
15 drops Sandalwood
2 oz Mixing oil
~ Work the mixture into hair ends, leave on for 20 minutes, then wash hair.
Hair Strengthening Shampoo
4 drops Cedarwood
6 drops Rosewood
4 drops Ylang Ylang
Your favourite Natural Shampoo
~ Add essential oils into your usual amount of shampoo and wash your hair with the mixture.
A few drops of Lemongrass and Wild Rosemary added to shampoo is an excellent balancing and conditioning hair treatment.
5 drops of Lemon in a cup of warm water is an effective rinse for oily hair.
5 drops of Wild Rosemary in a cup of warm water is wonderful for dry hair.
Another great tip is the use of Olive Oil once or twice a month to give your hair a great natural treatment. Add 1-3 tablespoons of olive oil, depending on length of hair, to a small saucepan. Heat until quite warm, but not too hot. Apply to freshly shampooed hair which has been towel dried. Massage scalp gently with your fingers, and comb the Olive Oil thoroughly through to the tips of your hair. Cover with a shower cap or plastic bag, and allow to penetrate for an hour or so. I like to leave it on overnight, but it is up to you, depending upon your preferences. Wash your hair as usual… you may need to wash it twice if you do not like an oily sheen. Olive Oil is loaded full of nutrients, and your hair will absolutely love it!
**Note – As always, use good judgement and know your allergies! If you think you may have an allergic reaction to any herbs or oils mentioned, be sure to check with your naturapathic or health care provider before applying anything new.
