The Ultimate Teeth Whitener Is In Your Spice Drawer

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If you’re looking for an effective teeth whitener, there are a lot of options out there. And some of them can be hard on your teeth or contain questionable ingredients. But don’t worry, there is another, all natural way: turmeric.

We know what you’re thinking. How could turmeric whiten your teeth if it’s known to stain literally everything else? Beauty DIY blogger Farah Dukhai recently posted a video showing how turmeric whitened her teeth naturally.

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Mixing turmeric and coconut oil, as she does, could potentially be just as effective as any other alternative.

Turmeric has tons of benefits, like its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Coconut oil reduces plaque, according to to Pavaani healing company co-founder Trudy Collings. These factors could be why the combo is effective in keeping your teeth pearly white.

The best part: it’s possible you have these ingredients in your kitchen already, and if not, they’re easy to track down. We’re intrigued by the method.