10 Beauty Tips for Whiter Teeth
Whiter teeth can make your smile bigger and more eye-catching, making passersby stop. The market is flooded with a variety of teeth whitening products, which can be a bit confusing. That’s why we decided to bring you 10 beauty tips that you can try at home to whiten your teeth!
Before we get started, there are a few things you should keep in mind that may be the answer to the question of why your teeth are yellow.
Smoking
Poor oral hygiene, such as B. Tartar formation or plaque
Your diet, such as B. beetroot, red wine, coffee and curry
Genetics
Understandably, there is nothing we can do about genetics, but knowing a few other points can help you make a conscious decision to change your lifestyle or daily routine to solve the yellow teeth problem you may be experiencing. If you follow these 10 beauty tips, you will also have whiter, brighter and cleaner teeth!
1. Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is not necessarily a new beauty treatment, as its origins can be traced back hundreds of years. Oil pulling has many health benefits. Not only does it whiten your teeth, it also removes toxins from your body and is even known as a hangover cure! Here’s a way to whiten your teeth with oil pulling!
First, choose your oil. Coconut oil is considered the most popular because of its taste. Try using a melted half tablespoon first. The levels will increase as saliva and toxins mix with the oil. Swish the oil in your mouth for 20 minutes. Be careful, swishing too hard can cause jaw pain! Also remember not to swallow the oil as you will only absorb toxins back into your body. Spit the oil into a trash can, not a sink, as the oil will solidify as it dries.
After 20 minutes, brush and floss as usual and you’ll be amazed at how clean and fresh your mouth feels with no residue!
Oil pulling is a really simple way to improve your oral hygiene and remove toxins from your body! So you have a healthy mouth and white teeth!
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits, from relieving sore throats to preventing indigestion. Apple cider vinegar is also known as a powerful teeth whitener! You can rub some pure vinegar on your teeth to remove stubborn stains. However, due to the strong acid content, you shouldn’t do this too often as it can strip your tooth enamel. To use apple cider vinegar more safely, use a diluted mixture of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts warm water and use it like a mouthwash. Make sure to rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards and brush your teeth like normal.
3. Flossing
Flossing is well known for oral health, but somehow everyone always seems to forget about it! If you don’t floss as part of your dental care routine, plaque and food particles can get stuck between your teeth, causing discoloration and even cavities. Flossing regularly ensures that your teeth and gums stay healthy, clean, and white! There are also many different types of flossing products available nowadays, so you’ll be able to find the best one for your shiny, white teeth!
4. Dental Checkup
A visit to the dentist is probably one checkup you don’t want to miss. It will make it harder for you to maintain your oral hygiene. Your dentist can tell you which products you should use and how to use them. He can also tell you which actions are right and which are wrong, which is very important because dental hygiene is an important part of your overall health and well-being. No matter how nervous you are when you sit down in the chair, you will thank yourself later!
5. Brush your teeth
This may be the most obvious tip, but you’d be surprised how many people overlook the importance of brushing their teeth. We need to brush our teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Ideally, an electric toothbrush is the best product for best results, but a manual toothbrush works well too. Take two minutes and focus on cleaning the bottom and top of your teeth in circular motions to remove food particles and bacteria from your teeth. It’s best not to apply too much pressure as this can damage your gums. When you use natural products, your tooth enamel is protected from damage.
6. Turmeric
Turmeric is on the rise right now, being incorporated not only into our lattes but also into our daily skincare routine. So it’s no surprise that this super spice has made its way into our daily oral care routine. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it can treat gum problems such as redness and tenderness. It also provides excellent natural teeth whitening and removes even the most stubborn stains from coffee, red wine, and smoking! Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric with a teaspoon of coconut oil and brush your teeth. This may seem a little scary as your teeth will turn orange, but once you rinse and brush as normal, you will see the difference!
7. Strawberries
Strawberries are another superfood that can whiten your teeth because the malic acid in them can dissolve stains! There has never been a tastier way to whiten your teeth! There are strawberry toothpastes on the market, but nothing is as effective as real toothpaste, so it’s time to eat those juicy berries, but it’s best to avoid the cream this time.
8. Your Five a Day
Eating your five a day is great for your health and well-being, but did you know that some of your favorite fruits and vegetables can also help keep your teeth white? When you eat apples and carrots, any stains that form will simply be wiped away before they can completely stain your teeth. Similar to the strawberry trick, the acid in apples can also dissolve stains!
9. Banana Peels
Yes, in fact, eating an extra piece of fruit can save your teeth! Considering how healthy bananas are and how much potassium, minerals and vitamins they contain, they are of course good for your teeth too. After eating, take a small piece of the peel and gently rub the soft white flesh against your teeth for 2 minutes.It turns out that your teeth can be two shades whiter without adding harmful substances from at-home teeth whitening kits.
10. Red Lipstick
The last tip is a personal favorite: Wear red lipstick. Not only does it look festive, it also makes your teeth appear whiter! It’s best to try a cool red lipstick with a blue undertone. The blue in the lipstick color counteracts the yellowness of your teeth and makes your smile appear whiter!
Here are 10 beauty tips you can use to whiten your teeth. They’re all great for getting the results you want. However, the best way to keep your teeth white is with good oral care and a visit to the dentist. These tips are just a great addition and they taste really delicious too!
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
