The invention relates generally to liquids such as mouth rinses for the prevention and elimination of bad breath as well as for the reduction of oral microorganisms responsible for the development of dental plaque and tooth decay. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of preparing non-alcohol or reduced alcohol mouth rinses effective at preventing the above-mentioned problems. The liquid composition is made by a method comprising the steps of: a.) preparing a first premix composition comprising: i. a first oil or oily component； ii. optionally, a first polyol solvent, iii. optionally, a flavour； b.) preparing a second premix composition comprising: i. a second oil or oily component having a degree of hydrophobicity less than the degree of hydrophobicity of the first oil or oily component； and ii. a second polyol solvent； c.) preparing a third premix composition comprising: i. at least one surfactant； and ii. an aqueous phase comprising water； d.) adding the first premix to the third premix； e.) mixing the composition of step d.) until uniform and homogeneous； and f.) adding the second premix to the composition of step e.) and mixing until uniform and homogeneous.
