TikToker Ashlyn (@ashlyn.murie) shares lifestyle and wellness videos with her 1,642 followers.
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In a recent video, she shared the recipe for a DIY toothpaste, and said that her teeth “have never felt better.”
The video opened with a shot of some solid coconut oil in a ceramic bowl with a spoon.
A voiceover and overlaid text read: “I quit buying toothpaste a while ago.”
Ashlyn stirred the coconut oil and the video transitioned to show it was now melted.
She continued: “I melt coconut oil, add baking soda until it’s kind of thick, and then I add peppermint essential oil.”
The influencer added some baking soda to the bowl and stirred until it was combined.
Together, the two ingredients made a thick paste.
Then, the clip showed Ashlyn adding a few drops of peppermint oil.
She let the mixture drip from a spoon to show the smooth, viscous liquid.
Ashlyn said: “This will last me a few months at least,” before showing viewers the end result in the bowl.
The homemade toothpaste recipe received a mixed response from social media users.
One person said: “Do you spit it down the drain?”
Ashlyn replied: “I spit it out in a Kleenex and throw it away.”
Many commenters were concerned that the toothpaste mixture could ruin tooth enamel.
One person wrote: “Is baking soda good for daily use? I thought you should only use it once in a while to whiten teeth, and that it ruins enamel over time if overused.”
Another commenter said that should “use sandpaper instead,” as it would be just as abrasive.
However, many were excited to try the toothpaste for themselves.
One TikToker said: “I’m definitely trying this.”
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