Makeup for your Teeth? Pink, Platinum, + Yellow?? I’m Cringing.

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Because you don’t have rapper money and there’s a party tonight.

I am always one to say that makeup is fun in all forms. Changing up your look for a few hours is part of the self expressive nature of cosmetics. Getting a little weird with your makeup is always welcome. I, myself have green, blue, and neon lipsticks, frosty-funky color highlighter, and I have been itching to bleach my brows. Just for fun. But how weird is too weird? How far is too far in the realms of eccentric makeup?

Meet Chrom

Creators of temporary tooth polish. Like nail polish but for your teeth. YOUR TEETH!!!

“CHRŌM is a tooth polish, just like nail polish, that can be applied and removed in a matter of seconds, and lasts for up to 24 hours at a time. It doesn’t smudge when you're eating and has no taste” (source)

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Need to know: 14 colors, $18
Avaiable at toothpolish.com
Shop here →

The colors

Ok. As Americans, we have a pretty basic standard for what teeth should look like. Our ideal is bright, white, straight, and clean teeth. (Lord, doesn’t that say so much, but I digress). So the Chrom tooth polish that makes the most sense to me is the “Pearly White” shade. Maybe you’ve been drinking too much coffee lately and it’s showing on your teeth. You have an event to attend and want brilliant white teeth to make your smile just that much more beautiful. But, with Chrom, you have the option of making your smile sparkle with glitter, with green teeth, and, yes, YELLOW.

This color is Glitterati Chrom. 1 of their 3 glittery shades. Can’t lie, I love glitter and this looks like something I’d give a try to. Maybe. While your teeth look brighter, they also look kind of dirty. But still not too bad.

Ok I almost bought Glitterati Party because this is just freaking cute.

No. No, sorry, Just no. Glitterati Gold looks like you ain’t brushed your teeth in 7 months. I almost called a lawyer to bring a lawsuit for causing me trauma and making my spine cringe!

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Chrom toothpolish in Baby Blue and in Mint gave me some positive feels all over again. This is very appropriate for music festivals, laser shows, raves (are they still a thing), basically any party where there is a girl with a hula hoop, pigtails with yarn, and gemstones on her face.

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But then this color happened.

24 Karat Toothpolish is cancelled. It looks like she caked Hot Cheetos on to her bottom teeth. It looks like her teeth have been replaced with Cheez-Its. It looks like the concept of a toothbrush had never been introduced. It looks so crazy, it changed history! Oy vey. Ay Dios. No puedo.

I’m weak.

And here we have Chrom tooth polish in Sunshine. Right.

When I was a kid, I remember my friends and I pressing silver gum wrappers on to our teeth and pretending we were rappers, singing lyrics no 9 year old should sing. I don’t know about other play grounds around the country, but on 104th between 2nd + 3rd Ave in NYC, that’s what we did. I remember we would also take the brown wrappers off a Reese’s peanut butter cup and wrap them around our teeth and pretend we were hillbillies.

Chrom Tooth Polish is just an extension of that. Playing pretend. Dressing up. Having fun. So I joke about how crazy some of the colors look, but in the end, it is just makeup.

Is it fashion or is it Corny?

I Tried Oil Pulling For The First Time

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Gross mouthfeel. Sparkling Results?

Oil pulling is an old healthcare remedy from India where you take a tablespoon of oil and swish it around in your mouth for about 20 minutes and then spit it out. It is believed to be useful for things line whitening teeth to helping fix all of your health woes. The practice became trendy a few years ago when some celebs began to swear this 'new' thing had changed their life. There are articles pro and against oil pulling. Some argue it is a waste of time that does no harm or good, while others say it improves overall mouth health thus improving overall health. What I'm here to tell you is my results were!

Maple Holistics specializes in providing products for those who want to know what exactly what ingredients they are using. Their fractionated coconut oil seemed perfect for trying out oil pulling. Fractionated means that the coconut oil will remain an oil. 

I brushed my teeth before oil pulling. Ok, let's be real, the thought swishing around oil in my mouth for 20 minutes sounded like it would the most horrible way to start any day. From everything I had found, you should oil pull on an empty stomach. My guess is just in case the mouthfeel really gets to you. Truthfully, it might. There isn't a taste to the oil but it's the texture that'll get ya, Thick and heavy. UGH!!!

Moving the oil around on my gums was easy to get used to after a few minutes. I always have a dry tongue. I thought that if I swirled *blech* the oil on my tongue *blech* it would help. But the second I felt the oil on my tongue, I was ready to cut the 20 minutes short and move on. 

The worst part about oil pulling is that as you swish the oil around your mouth, the thicker the oil gets. As the minutes crawl by, you feel a thick and foamy slug forming in your mouth. All you can focus on is not letting the oil get too close to the back of your mouth so you accidentally swallow anything. Ugh, the thought of that makes my whole body clench in disgust. 

Oh the moment of release. So soothing it was to know that it is finally over. The once clear oil is now a vulgar shade of milky white. I followed up with brushing my teeth. I noticed that my mouth didn't feel as dry as usual that day. I was pleased with that. 

Would I try oil pulling again? 

Yes, and I have! It took me about a week to give it another try remembering the nauseating slug that formed in my mouth, but I did do it but this time in the shower. If you occupy your mind, you won't focus so much on the feeling in your mouth. I don't know if I would make this a permanent addition to my oral care. When I have oil pulled, maybe it is just in my head, but I feel like the spit in my mouth is super thick and I end up spitting all day. 

And, of course, there are more satisfying ways to use coconut oil. 

The lipstick I am wearing is from Beauty Bakerie. If you've worn one, you know how hard they are to remove without attacking your lips. This oil broke it down quickly and easily. 

How do you use natural ingredients in your beauty routine? 

Besides Teeth Whitening & Hangover's 5 Reason's Why You Need Activated Charcoal In Your Cabinet.

Besides Teeth Whitening & Hangover's 5 Reason's Why You Need Activated Charcoal In Your Cabinet. 

Image Source: The Kitchen Rag 

There are several benefits you get when using activated this has become something I use on a day to day basis at home.  When you think of Charcoal you normally associate this item with other purposes. However I'm here to share with you 5 benefits on why you need to make this a staple in your cabinet. 

When I began using activated charcoal it started off with just a simple mask that I incorporated in my skin care routine. This mask would detox my pores and improved the overall appearance of my skin. I began to research other ways to use this hidden gem and here are ways that I use them as a staple at home. If you are taking prescription medication, be sure to speak to your health practitioner before using activated charcoal. You will want to space your dose out as far away from your medication as possible otherwise medication will bind to the charcoal.

Teeth Whitening System

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This is a routine I do every 4-5 months I use activated charcoal as a teeth whitening. This works wonders. By mixing a tablespoon of activated charcoal with your traditional tooth paste this makes your teeth really white. Brush your teeth thoroughly for 5-10 minutes. The charcoal will stain your toothbrush but you can wash it out. Prepare with a spare toothbrush to be safe. Rinse your mouth. This can be done up to 5 day straight or until desired whiteness. I generally don't go past 5 days. The Activated charcoal leaves your teeth pearly white and your mouth feels amazing. 

Hangover Remedy

Capsules of activated charcoal are great for hangovers, If you've had a long night of drinking its suggested to have 3-4 capsules when drinking heavy alcohol. When drinking wine or beer 1 capsule of activated charcoal is okay. It is extremely important to keep yourself extremely hydrated when taking the capsules. This works as a detox and can dehydrate you so it is imperative to keep yourself hydrated. 

Activated Charcoal Capsules Amazon Below

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Activated-Charcoal-Capsules/dp/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1460063537&sr=8-2&keywords=activated+charcoal+capsules

Bloating & Gas

By mixing one half teaspoon of activated charcoal powder with a glass of water prior to eating gas producing and greasy foods. This will help with bloating gas and indigestion. As recommended keep yourself hydrated when drinking charcoal mixed with water. This also works as a cleanse. 

http://www.amazon.com/Activated-Charcoal-Powder-1-2-Glass/dp/B0131O1O3S/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1460064945&sr=1-5&keywords=activated+charcoal+powder

Anti-aging 

By mixing a half teaspoon of activated charcoal with room temperature water on a daily basis this will help fight signs of aging. Activated charcoal can grabs and excess toxins from the body , it can help keep your skin beautiful and appear more youthful. This can be taken over the course of 1-2 week period. Activated charcoal will also help with the following areas that come along with aging.

 

• Chronic headaches
• Lack of Sleep
• Energy loss  
• Constipation
• Weight Gain

• Elasticity in skin

Skincare and Beauty 

Utilizing activated charcoal as a mask for the face and or body. Activated Charcoal helps to draw impurities out of the face.  It also help with unclogging of the pores. When using over a period of time it helps to balance excess oil on your face. Softens the texture of the skin as well as brightens.