Estimates indicate that the average western woman consumes up to 1 kg of lipstick a year. Now that may sound gross by itself, but a recent article in Reuters revealed that more than half the lipsticks of popular brands such as L'Oreal, Cover Girl and Christian Dior actually contain lead.
Further to this, the Campaign for safe Cosmetics tested over 33 lipsticks and it was found that 61% contained detectable levels of lead (0.03 to 0.65 parts per million (ppm)).
Mouth Cleanser: shake together 1 1/4 cups of sage infusion, 3 drops of oil of peppermint and 2 tbsp borax powder until dissolved, and than shake again before each wash.
If you like sewing, it's easy to cut out simple shapes from leftover fabric, the brighter the better, and stitch together with a little padding between the two sides.
Pickles, chutneys and flavored vinegars make the most ordinary food interesting. They are not difficult to make. They make lovely gifts, too. If you are making these for a market stall, make sure you label each product neatly - printed labels are best. Indicate the ingredients and how the product can be used.