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Brilio.net - Toothpaste is a dental care product commonly used in everyday life. In addition to its main function as a tooth cleaner, toothpaste also plays an important role in overcoming plaque and tartar.
Plaque is a thin layer formed by bacteria, food debris, and dead cells on the surface of the teeth. If not cleaned regularly, plaque can harden and turn into tartar. Tartar is difficult to remove by brushing alone, and can cause health problems such as bleeding gums and gum infections.
One of the main ingredients often found in toothpaste is fluoride. Fluoride works by strengthening tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth.
Additionally, some toothpastes also contain antiplaque agents such as triclosan or zinc citrate, which can reduce the number of plaque-causing bacteria and help prevent tartar buildup.
Although formulated to clean teeth from plaque and tartar, it turns out that toothpaste has other functions. One of them is to beautify nails. As shared by a TikTok user with the account name @desy_apriani8, who uses toothpaste to make nails automatically clear and shiny.
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"Tips for glowing nails on a low budget! You must try it," she wrote in the caption of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @desy_apriani8, Friday (16/8).
Through her upload, the account owner known as Desy uses toothpaste to overcome dull nails to be clear in one use. The method is quite easy, you only need to prepare toothpaste and cotton or tissue.
photo: TikTok/@desy_apriani8
First, make sure your nails are clean. You can wash your hands first to make sure your nails are really clean. Next, dry your nails using a cloth. After that, apply toothpaste evenly to the entire surface of your nails.
Rub it gently using cotton or tissue. Finally, rinse your nails using water until clean. Make sure there is no toothpaste left on your nails.
photo: TikTok/@desy_apriani8
The content and benefits of toothpaste to make nails clear and shiny.Toothpaste usually contains mild abrasives, such as silica or calcium carbonate, which can help remove stains and dirt from the surface of your nails. Additionally, some toothpastes contain bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or baking soda that can help lighten yellowed nails.
The fluoride content in toothpaste is also known to strengthen tooth enamel and has a similar effect on nails, namely by maintaining the strength and resilience of nails. Using toothpaste on nails can stimulate blood circulation to the nail area, which has the potential to increase nail growth and health. This is what makes nails look clear and shiny.
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