Hadrian Miguel, Skincare & Lifestyle Director
I believe whiter teeth is just as important as fresh breath, and there are many effective ways to achieve pearly-white teeth and a brighter smile. You can go out and buy special toothpastes and fancy whiteners already conveniently available at stores, but some of those products can be expensive, harsh, and uncomfortable.
Why not make your own brightener in the luxury of your own home using natural ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen?! It’s as simple as 1,2,3.
Here are some of the ingredients you’ll need:

Strawberries

Lemon Juice

Sea Salt

Baking Soda
Did you know there is an enzyme in strawberries that is derived from malic acid that acts as a whitening agent?
Step 1 By rubbing some pureed strawberries onto your teeth, it is a natural way to brighten your smile.
Step 2 You’ll want to rinse with water after applying the strawberries to remove any leftover natural sugars and acids from the fruit.
Step 3 Blend a mixture of baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice and salt to make a simple paste. The baking soda, salt and lemon juice will act as a stain remover. Brush your teeth for a few minutes, and then rinse.
Note: The malic acid in strawberries combined with baking soda, salt, and lemon juice removes tooth discoloration such as red wine, coffee, and tea.
Make a fresh batch each day or prepare a small portion in advance and refrigerate, use 2-3 times per week.
Tips to Keeping Your Teeth White
Always brush your teeth immediately after eating, especially if eating or drinking foods that stain easily, such as cherries, coffee, tea, and other dark berries.
Limit your consumption of drinks that stain your teeth. A few of these include coffee, tea, red wine, and dark or artificially colored sodas. If you must drink these, I suggest drinking them though a straw to control the amount of liquid that comes into contact with your teeth.
If you follow this guide, you too can have a beautiful, bright, pearly-white smile!