So this next tip is not just for black girls, but for everyone. Experiencing bad breath? Well, oil pulling may help. Coconut oil has amazing anti-bacterial properties: The lauric acid in this fatty oil helps fight any harmful micro-organisms residing in your mouth. (Can I get an amen??)

The best way to oil pull is by putting a chunk of oil in your mouth. You swish it around in your mouth for a good 20 to 30 minutes. DO NOT SWALLOW IT: If you swallow, you will be consuming all of those harmful bacteria — yuck! Lastly, make sure you boil some salt water and gargle your mouth out with the salt water mixture. I used to actually use oil pulling before singing competitions when I was younger and it helped clear the phlegm out of my throat.

It truly is a miracle worker. Other times it can be useful? When you are sick, have tooth pain, and or bad breath.

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