Now, of course, you don’t actually put this on your teeth (unless you’re that woman who always manages to get lipstick on her teeth when she dares to converse right after application… which is me, unfortunately). Just like the other LipFusion glosses, you apply it generously to your lips, where you’ll feel that subtle sensation that indicates it’s working towards making your lips fuller. But it’s also creating an ideally flattering color contrast between your lips and teeth, minimizing the look of yellowness and maximizing brightness.

Both my fuller-than-before lips and my teeth have just the right amount of pretty shine when I where this updated classic, and I leave the house feeling confident that my mouth is my best feature. (Until I open it, that is.)

The following from FDA News: 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.

DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.

Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is made in China. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling. FDA is concerned that these products may contain "diethylene glycol," also known as "diglycol" or "diglycol stearate."

FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG. However, the agency is concerned about potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. DEG in toothpaste has a low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury to these populations. Toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, but FDA is concerned about unintentional swallowing or ingestion of toothpaste containing DEG.

FDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG and are included in the import alert: Cooldent Fluoride; Cooldent Spearmint; Cooldent ICE; Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste; Superdent Toothpaste; Clean Rite Toothpaste; Oralmax Extreme; Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor; Bright Max Peppermint Flavor; ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste; DentaPro; DentaKleen; and DentaKleen Junior. Manufacturers of these products are: Goldcredit International Enterprises Limited; Goldcredit International Trading Company Limited; and Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Company Limited. The products typically are sold at low-cost, “bargain” retail outlets."

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How to Protect Others:

• Change your toothbrush and towels regularly.  Do not share.
• Do not share eating or drinking utensils (cups, glasses, forks etc.)
• Avoid kissing anyone, especially babies or young children.
• Wash your hands frequently
• Do not rub your eyes.

Come to think of it, besides the no kissing part, these are things that everyone should be doing, but if you do have cold sore problems, make sure you stand by these rules religiously!
There are also some things you can do to help prevent and treat existing cold sores.  If you know one is coming, you can treat it before it appears!  Abbrevia works really well, it stops the process dead in its nasty tracks!  Also, try not to think about it.  Stress has a lot to do with cold sore outbreaks, if you do get a cold sore, worrying about it will only make it worse!

To Treat a Cold Sore:
• Immediately use some sort of natural formula made from essential oils, these have proven to be very beneficial.
• A non-prescription pain killer will help the pain and the swelling
• Do NOT lick or touch the affected area!  Keep it dry and clean.  Even an alcohol solution may help, but it will probably sting terrifically!
• Use a moist tea bag, the tannic acid provides anti-viral properties.
• You can also ice it every 10 or 15 minutes.
• You should also avoid eating acetic foods (grape fruit, lemons)
• Always protect the area from harsh environmental factors like the wind and sun.

As with anything else, your best bet in prevention is a healthy lifestyle and diet.  Strengthen your immune system and stay out of the sun!  Medical News Today says, “essential oils [have] also been found to be very helpful when applied on a daily basis.  This assists in controlling recurring outbreaks by strengthening the immune system and helping cleanse the system of viral disease.”

Suggested Natural Product: Amoils

[ Via MedicalNewsToday.com ]

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