Oil pulling is an ancient practice in Ayurvedic medicine that uses natural oils to cleanse and detoxify the entire oral cavity. I created the Brilha Whitening Elixir so you can incorporate this beneficial ritual into your daily routine.
By rinsing your mouth with oil, you activate salivary enzymes, trapping bacteria in the oily solution and preventing plaque formation. It also promotes gum health , which is often a cause of bad breath. With a coconut oil-based solution, you'll naturally experience a whitening effect on your teeth . If you're a heavy coffee or black tea drinker, try oil pulling consistently and see if you notice any changes in your teeth color!
Furthermore, in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the oral cavity is an indicator of what is happening internally in our body, especially the tongue. It is believed to be linked to the functioning of the kidneys, heart, and small intestine. Therefore, by keeping the mouth clean, we are also stimulating an internal detox, and it can even help with digestive problems. Oils contain minerals and vitamins important for the functioning of your body, which are absorbed in small quantities through your mouth while you do oil pulling. It is much more nutritious than rinsing your mouth with typical mouthwashes full of toxic products. Coconut oil, in particular, has many anti-inflammatory benefits.
There is evidence of benefits for the skin as well! When we release toxins through the action of oil in the mouth, the skin is freed from this burden, which often comes in the form of oiliness or pimples. It can also help dry skin maintain an adequate amount of oil in the body.
If you suffer from insomnia, allergies, sinusitis, or headaches , oil pulling after brushing your teeth before bed can help you sleep better. The oils and essential oils will help cleanse excess toxins from your body and balance stress and hormone levels. 
ROUTINE
Oil pulling should be done in the morning on an empty stomach , ideally after cleaning the tongue with a copper scraper , and at night after brushing your teeth. Oil pulling is supposed to last 20 minutes , which may seem like a long time at first, so my advice is to start slowly, with at least 3 minutes.
It also ends up being a kind of massage for the facial muscles . In fact, it can be beneficial in cases of accumulated tension in the temporomandibular joint or for those who suffer from recurring migraines, as well as being great for toning the skin of the face and stimulating its elasticity.
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE
It's very important that you don't swallow the oil. After all, it's holding all the bacteria that may exist in your mouth, and we don't want to swallow any of that. You should also throw it away in a trash can and not directly down the sink, because oils (especially coconut oil) can solidify and clog pipes. Oil pulling doesn't replace brushing your teeth and flossing, nor does it replace regular dental visits, no matter how beneficial it may be. Therefore, maintain your usual oral hygiene routine – simply include this practice to feel even better!
You can now start oil pulling with the Brilha Whitening Elixir (now also available in a larger 200ml format) , available individually or in the Teeth Kit , for super complete oral care that is totally free of chemicals.