Some of us have less perfect lips than others. But no need to worry. There are plenty of tips and tricks to help make your lips more balanced and beautiful. Try some of these and you’ll see the difference.

• Lines around mouth. Apply almond oil around the mouth to keep your lips supple and soften the lines.
  
• Chapped lips. Exfoliate your lips by using an old toothbrush and a menthol-based lip balm. Apply lip balm first, and then brush gently with the toothbrush.
  
• Homemade lip balm can be made with one cup almond oil, one ounce of bees wax, two teaspoons of honey and one teaspoon of rose or vanilla extract for flavour. Mix all of these ingredients over a low heat until well incorporated, then store in an airtight container for use.
  
• Just like our bodies, our teeth and gums need certain essential vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and strong. Babies, children and adults all need ample amounts of the minerals calcium and phosphorous, and the vitamins A, C and D to ensure proper tooth development and strength.
  
• Calcium, aided by phosphorous and vitamin D, is the main component of teeth and bones. It’s what helps keep them strong. Vitamin A is necessary for the formation of tooth enamel, and vitamin C is essential for healthy gums.
  
• Fluoride is an important mineral for tooth decay prevention. Fluoride strengthens the enamel of young developing teeth, and acts with calcium and phosphorous to restore and harden enamel in mature teeth.
  
• Brush your teeth for at least three minutes, don’t brush too hard just longer making sure to get all your teeth, front, back, tops, bottoms and sides.
  
• Be sure to floss between all your teeth every day.

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