I’m sorry, hot girls wanna talk hygiene??

[@AlexandraAnele]

Shout out to all my dentists/hygienists out there 🙌🏼 And yes I wash my floors, but bro…I can’t do it every day! So slipper sandals it is.

[@tatianaurenasequeira1337]

I can't either with walking barefoot. My doctor send me to walk barefoot because I have plantar fasciitis so what I do is that I wear fluffy socks with anti-slippery thingies. I don't like it either but at least I'm no barefoot 🤢

[@allisonn9036]

Hygienist here- You are a dream patient!! Thank you for using your platform for the greater good! 🥰 Quip is a no. So glad you switched to Oral-b! Ps-If you were a kid, it wasn’t you that dropped the ball. 💜

[@whatever3145]

Abliest and privileged. Not everyone can tolorate fabrics constricting their feet. This video is disgusting

[@whatever3145]

​@@allisonn9036your career is a scam

[@rosemaryallin6504]

omg I thought i was the only person who didn't like walking around barefoot! I have those same slipper sandals for that reason. I also cannot stand wearing socks if I don't have to so slipper sandals it is!

[@mitchellhp]

My personal thing that I never see people do - I always close the toilet lid before flushing to minimize the spread of aerosol toilet water & urinary/fecal bacteria.

[@MiaStar]

@mitchellhp girl YES. I've been training my boyfriend to close the lid before he flushes here, and he mostly remembers now as long as he isn't on autopilot... eventually I'm going to make the lid-closing his autopilot

[@tsubasachi1994]

i do that... before and after especially at work

[@btshwaiting]

i do that too. i also disinfect my toilet seat every day after going no 2. because I do not want to sit on the toilet after being clean and showered if its got a ton of bacteria from when i went no 2 earlier. I have bowel movements every day so thats why i disinfect the seat every day. of course i clean/disinfect the entire toilet weekly but the seat specifically everyday because thats the part that your skin comes into direct contact with.

[@sahriestar]

Yes! No one wants that spraying up into the room/ air. 🤢 Plus, nothing will randomly fall into the toilet if that's the habit. Double win!

[@KateRunsIntoWalls]

I do this and also keep my toothbrush in a bamboo cabinet to prevent stuff getting on it

[@zoemalinski4297]

Hot girl hygiene tip: WASH YOUR HAIR BRUSH. Seriously, it grabs the oils from your scalp and some is always left over. Use gentle dish detergent like for your makeup brushes and you’re golden

[@cassidybrewer]

Agreed! I’m a hairdresser and I tell people this all the time

[@micheleb.7573]

Yes, yes, yes!!

[@humanbean4037]

I don’t brush my hair 😌

[@maryannegauthier]

Soak it in hot water with 2 tsp of borax....gets EVERYTHING out of it

[@sonyawix5871]

Yeas

[@iwillinaminute]

For all my fellow chronic pain/fatigue depresh peeps feeling like stank tanks after watching this - If you got through today you are a hot surviving girl 🙌👏🏻 swamp asses unite! When you get the energy to wash revel in that freshness and celebrate that achievement 🎉

[@andin916]

Yeah I think I’m gonna skip this, some days I’ve had to drag my sick butt to the bathroom so I’m proud of YOU because life with chronic pain and illness is HARD.

[@karenosullivan9131]

I always struggle to keep myself as clean as possible. I’ve been housebound now for about 10 years.

[@alphabookworm]

Love you so much for this. Thanks for the post. ❤

[@caitlinalb]

Thank you 💛

[@jeanetteh.9240]

​@@karenosullivan9131 Maybe it's time to ask your doctor to prescribe home healthcare. Your insurance may help cover the cost. These aides will help you shower and shampoo, and possibly change the sheets on your bed.

[@MarcustheWu]

1. If you eat something with sugar, you can rinse your mouth with water. This way th sugar does not stay on your teeth for hours until you brush. 2. Clean your mobile electronics with alcohol at least once a week. Cellphones, tablets, game controllers, ear phones and their cases, etc.

[@michellem1941]

dentist here! its true, if you cant wash your teeth the moment you finish eating something, drink water. Try to pass the water from side to side inside your mouth and that will help to clean it a little.

[@btshwaiting]

nah i disinfect my phone with alcohol every day when i come home from being out lol. when you're out your hands get so dirty from touching things and just from pollution in the air.

[@j.arelylopez3053]

Yeah ever since I learned water neutralizes the acidity in your mouth after eating, I’ve been doing that or just drink water.

[@annelabrie8837]

Grandma always said “The basics First! Skin and Teeth. Then makeup is the cherry on top. There’s nothing worse than subpar hygiene (rotten teeth) underneath a $50 lipstick”. 😮

[@Ashaliyeva]

Bravo to Grandma! Great advice!

[@cmce878]

Exactly! Or a beautiful face with stinky breath!

[@AdrienneKushner-qi6cl]

And don't forget clean hands and nails. I would rather have/see short, clean nails than long polished nails with who knows what underneath.

[@dize1209]

I had a dermatologist tell me to use a acne wash under my arms and even if I were to sweat it wouldn't smell bad because the stuff in the acne wash kills the bacteria that causes odor. He was absolutely correct - and I have been able to stop wearing deodorant. I had been concerned about the health implications of deodorant so now I don't have to wear it and I never have any smell - so I count that as a win!

[@JenniferSmilesNow]

I received same advice and also love it!! ❤

[@BeautyChronicPain1]

I tried glycolic acid under my arms when everyone else started doing it but benzoyl peroxide face wash is much more effective.

[@lilacocean4137]

would salycilic acid work? (i have a lot of clean & clear face lotions around the apartment i could be using up faster!)

[@BeautyChronicPain1]

@@lilacocean4137 I'm not sure but I would think so

[@gingerhalo123]

Which one do u use

[@JazzRoyalty]

Walking barefoot at home is perfectly fine and relaxing if you obviously have clean floors and have strict rules of leaving everyone's shoes at the door

[@ghouliegarou]

Yes. Clean your feet, clean your floors, and it's fine.

[@Phoebe907]

Yep! I was confused why she was so repulsed but then I remembered that many people/cultures don't remove their shoes in their homes. I live in Alaska, and EVERYONE removes shoes. It's a big no no to where shoes inside.

[@bunnerkins]

I'm Canadian and we routinely do not wear shoes in the house. Seeing Americans on TV walk into a house and not immediately take their shoes off blows my mind. Y'all really wear shoes indoors? I just can't wrap my head around it. So to your point, yes, walking around barefoot is fine. Barefoot in home, but you wear the nice socks if you are going to a friends house. It's polite to wear socks when you are a guest. I imagine that is just as strange to hear for Americans lol but there you all go. Now you know how shoeless etiquette works in Canada.

[@Phoebe907]

@@bunnerkins It’s the same in Alaska and we are very much a part of the U.S. The U.S. is huge and the shoe things varies depending where you’re at. Just sayin :) But yes, I totally agree with you, I can’t comprehend someone wearing shoes past the front door. How do people’s carpet/rugs stay clean doing that??

[@dee-dees.3635]

I always loved walking around barefooted. BUT, one day I stubbed the heck out of my little toe - to the point that it bled and I thought it was broken (it wasn't, thankfully). Then I turned around and did it again... excruciating pain!!! So now I wear slaps around the house. I rarely walk barefooted anymore. And I don't get the stray kitty litter in between my toes! Ha!

[@courtstapleton]

just an FYI about clenching (bruxism)! im a physiotherapist, and many people don't know this, but bruxism is actually often caused by forward head posture which pulls on the muscles below your jaw and forces the masseter muscle (chewing muscle, in your cheek) to become overactive to keep your jaw closed, so even when you sleep your masseter is contracting which causing clenching and grinding! so working on your head posture and manual techniques to relax the masseter muscle are MUCH more effective than a mouth guard (which is a bandaid solution and may actually encourage more clenching). :)

[@michellestella7477]

Dry shampoo: girls, I have been doing this for years. Wash and style hair. Use a bit of dry shampoo when you're done. After that, use a bit before doing things that'll make your scalp oily. Like working out. In my opinion dry shampoo is a lot better at PREVENTING oily hair, than fixing it. Doing this gives me 2 or 3 extra days before I have to wash my hair, and it doesn't feel dirty.

[@greenlean8890]

I completely agree! This is how I use dry shampoo too, I apply it to clean hair that I’ve styled right after washing. It prevents oil & gross scalp feeling really well if you use dry shampoo as a prevention beforehand!

[@cassidybrewer]

I’m a hairstylist and I support this technique 👏

[@michellestella7477]

​@@cassidybrewerthank you 😊

[@cindy-tron]

Question - why apply it to clean hair? Does it volumize or some other witchery?

[@martinemusicnl]

@@cindy-tronYes! In my opinion, it does give my hair way more volume when I’ve just blowdried it and it prevents my hair to get like silky soft and just flat and heavy. Live by it 🙌🏼

[@manushantinipillai4952]

Just FYI to those who are offended by her ‘apartment shoe’ statement, as an Asian (living in Asia currently and have been forever ) , I live in a houshold where outdoor shoes are strictly forbidden inside. But i totally understand the need of wearing indoor slippers , it’s actually quite normal here as well. Some do while others don’t, it’s perfectly normal and really just comes down to personal preference. Love your video btw ! ❤

[@raidmycloset]

also as a canadian we don’t wear our outdoor shoes inside! i think it’s just an american thing honestly! 😊

[@Abcdefghijajajaja]

Offended? Hahahahaha get a life if your offended by that

[@salsadip7453]

@@raidmyclosetsame as a Central European (Central bc I’ve read some European countries apparently wear outside shoes in the house, but I don’t remember which😂)

[@btshwaiting]

yeah exactly! theres nothing wrong with wearing indoor slippers inside the house. as long as you only ever wear those inside the house and you clean the bottom of them once a while and you keep up with mopping/vacuuming the floor

[@AliceBunny05]

​@@Abcdefghijajajajasomeone may be mildly offended if people who aren't cleaning their floors and wearing dirty shoes inside are assuming they're dirty because they don't wear shoes inside. of course not majorly, just mildly because it is mildly offensive to just assume someone else is dirty

[@IttyBitty412]

Saying "eew bacteria on your tonsils" girl... There's bacteria ALLLL OVER YOU. There's healthy bacteria though!

[@livesouthernable]

Along the same lines as salt water…when I was about to go for chemo, the chemo nurse advised me to gargle with warm water and baking soda twice a day. Chemo is famous for causing mouth sores, and I have a history of mouth sores. I followed her advice and my gums stayed healthy the whole time. I wasn’t able to use mouthwash for some reason. It burned.

[@JenniferSmilesNow]

Hope you are past that now… health and love your way. Baking soda breaks down plaque… what a great idea and thank you for sharing ❤

[@livesouthernable]

@@JenniferSmilesNow I am almost 6 years cancer free and feeling very blessed to be alive. Love to you and thank you for your kindness! ❤️

[@PanickinSkywalker]

I did the same and it helped so much with any sensitivity I had from sores or burns.

[@livesouthernable]

@@PanickinSkywalker I hope you’re doing well now!

[@bbyzoia6958]

for how long did u gargle?

[@kayliejoey]

Something I learned from my dentist is not to use mouthwash after brushing your teeth. Most mouthwashes have lower fluoride levels than toothpaste, so using them right after you brush basically negates any longer effects of the toothpaste. If you want to use mouthwash, use it at a different time in the day, like to rinse your mouth after you've eaten. Or do like Alex does and just gargle with salt water a few times a week (and skip the mouthwash altogether)

[@sahriestar]

For your gut it's better to not use mouthwash at all.

[@nicoladelle]

toothpaste advice that I got from my dentist. You want that toothpaste to stay on your teeth for as long as possible. Even if you use a fluoride mouthwash, it will never have as much as the toothpaste alone, so it's actually better to floss, rinse, THEN brush and then don't rinse at the end. Spit out the excess suds, but just leave the residual toothpaste on there. Don't drink anything for at least another ten minutes. I've noticed a huge difference in my teeth since I started doing this.

[@caitlinwhatthefrick2361]

Right I do rinse after brushing to get the rest of the food particles out but then I put toothpaste in my mouth and swish it and spit.

[@RebekahMoon]

The question I always have about this though, is if you brush your teeth and then leave the toothpaste on without rinsing, aren't you just leaving all the stuff you just brushed off your teeth in your mouth?

[@JenniferSmilesNow]

Nice! Thank you!!

[@Piasays]

@@RebekahMooni think you should just brush your teeth like normal. Spit and all that.. but at the very end where you would rinse your mouth out. Dont.

[@elin_]

Best thing is to use the mouth wash in the middle of the day after lunch.

[@ANPK209]

Didn’t think I could enjoy this channel MORE.

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭❤️

[@delaneyrohrer4440]

Girl we need a cleaning video! I want all the deets on cleaning your apartment! Love how thorough you are!

[@redliv]

Yes I’m interested as well, like what products she uses or any techniques on how to approach it. I’m a noob when it comes to cleaning 😂 and I get overwhelmed

[@retiredluvrgirl]

depressed girly whos also a clean freak but ofc gets in those episodes of laziness and i'm absolutely LIVING for this vid, pls more like this!! cleaning and lifestyle content, we love to see itttt

[@oliviacarter1517]

The quality is fricking insane lately, Alex. Absolutely the best it’s been in years.

[@Madilienne]

As a dentist I can pat you on the back as well, thank you for spreading awareness 😃 You wouldn’t believe how many people forget to clean their tongues (I also clean the inside of my cheeks) and that’s where so many bacteria remain still even if you rinse with a mouthwash. A tongue-scraper is a must!

[@magicxspace5406]

wait, so is it bad to wash the tongue with toothbrush? 🤔

[@Madilienne]

@@magicxspace5406 It is not nearly as effective as a scraper - the soft bristles simply don’t remove as much. There have been studies made that proved a tongue scraper got rid of 30% more sulfur compounds than a brush. But using a brush is still better than not cleaning your tongue at all 😉

[@magdaroykiewicz7608]

why is it better to floss before brushing?

[@Madilienne]

@@magdaroykiewicz7608 Think of it this way - would go straight in to wash your dishes that still have big chunks of food on them or remove the majority of it first and then clean just the smaller particles and grease? This is what you do if you floss first - you remove the big chunks of food and allow for the toothbrush and toothpaste to reach the spaces between the teeth (to a certain extent the foam from the toothpaste gets between the teeth even if the bristles themselves don’t enter fully). Brushing first with food still stuck between your teeth makes the whole process less effective, you don’t remove the plaque fully and the fluoride from the toothpaste doesn’t have a chance to reach the interdental space + you re-introduce the bacteria into the mouth.

[@saraberah21]

do you clean the inside of your cheeks with a tongue scraper?

[@racheld5635]

Entering the Dental Influencer Era 🎉

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂🙌🏼

[@cassidybrewer]

*Cue Oral B sponsorship

[@AlexandraAnele]

@@cassidybrewer someone tell them I’m available 🦷

[@protect_trans_lives]

If y'all don't wanna get a tongue scraper for minimalism or whatever reasons, you can use a spoon instead. Works just fine. :)

[@ellodeya]

This!

[@spookylittlebat]

I use a serrated knife and it works brilliantly 😅

[@fh9061]

Is using a spoon better than using your tooth brush?

[@protect_trans_lives]

It is, suppose you think a tounge scraper is better than a brush. A spoon and a tongue scraper actually work pretty much same same. But you're pretty likely to own a spoon, so just try for yourself maybe :)@@fh9061

[@mysoxlike2party]

A company is rude because they didn't respond to your cold call email? C'mon.

[@tonksbond]

Hot girl hygiene: your vag dont need all those fancy or special soaps. It actually can cause harm by making the natural flora sad. At max use a tiny bit of neutral glycerin soap on the outside.

[@AlexandraAnele]

Truth

[@bekaz13]

the tip I've heard is to only use soap on the areas that grow hair

[@DebbieTDP]

​​@@bekaz13water is more than enough 😊

[@bekaz13]

@@DebbieTDP you honestly can't think of a single situation where soap might be helpful? congrats on your pristine periods, I guess, but for others sometimes rinsing doesn't quite cut it. I didn't say you always have to use soap, just a tip for if/when it's necessary 😊

[@cassidybrewer]

Truth! When I used scented soaps and tampons I was really infection prone, now I just use water and occasionally non scented ph balanced wash, and my vag has been a happy and odor free camper

[@jilldelicious5046]

MAKE THIS A SERIES. Love to see my fellow oral hygiene girlypops. I gotta go drench my sponges in isopropyl now

[@voteforscience]

Yes, Please. Hot girls can care about a lot more than just physical beauty. Thank you for making this video.

[@Katzenbaaren]

Yess! Thanks for sharing! Some of us didn't get a good explanation growing up and sometimes there are GREAT tips we didn't know about!

[@anncarlson1396]

I remember our school nurse showing us exactly how to floss and brush when we were really little. In hindsight, it was probably to prevent problems in the kids who weren't being taken to a dentist. We were lucky to have great insurance. 🙏🏼

[@AHessMess]

As a girl that grinds her teeth in her sleep, if you don't want to pay the dentist $500 for a mouth guard, get the mouth guards that are a few bucks at Walmart in the athlete section and just throw it away after a month and make a new one. Much more affordable. I've been doing it most of my life.

[@AlexandraAnele]

That’s what I do! 🙌🏼

[@mayaraxavier2359]

I started doing it because I'm too afraid of loosing my teeth like my father, his would fall like baby teeth after years without a mouth guard.

[@mtjc5336]

FYI, I have TMJ and using those cheap soft guards will actually train your jaw to clench and grind harder this making the TMJ worse. The hard/soft style guards that are specific for TMJ grinding are the way to go IF TMJ is the issue

[@nancyseay3982]

Not me paying $800 for one before seeing this ☠️

[@vhodges5318]

I get my dentist to do a small amount of Botox in my jaws, temple and behind my ears every 4 months or so. In a very privileged place to be able to do this, I do realise this. And I won't be able to keep it up forever, but after a lil buildup of the Botox it can help break the pattern of grinding also... So far it's helped with the chronic migraines that come with TMJ disorders

[@unclearnuclear]

All of this is awesome and I love Alex's energy. The only point I differ on is where she says walking around barefoot is bad. I think it's perfectly natural and walking with shoes on 100% of the time is one of the myriad ways in which we lost our connection with nature. That being said, if my feet are dirty I obviously clean them before getting into bed.

[@Purple117]

One of the problems with that is if you walk barefoot on grass you can get parasites. That’s just one of the ways of being out in nature though. I feel like a lot people still don’t know about this.

[@aff77141]

Also, modern shoes are bad for your feet because they're so pointed and cramped, most podiatrists will tell you so

[@mmdulong]

I've worked for a dentist for 38 years. You would have LOVED last week's meeting with our Oral B rep. Try the iO brush when you need a new one. They're fantastic. We're getting the new iO 9 models with a charging travel case...very cool! The patient's homecare skyrockets when they use an electric brush. I was a hairdresser for a few years before working in the dental field. Silk pillowcases are a MUST. I have a silk bonnet (curly girl). I don't like things on my head, so I don't wear it often. Always enjoy your videos.

[@bluebeep6756]

I feel that there is a way to have this conversation without being rude.

[@cascadecaravan6882]

I'm a dental hygienist and I cannot thank you enough for touching on this first!! Literally so important and how you gonna be clean everywhere else but your mouth?! And be kissing people, and babies!! Not the babies. But yes I approve of all of this. Thank you!!

[@sandrasimon1674]

Girl. I just wanted to back you up on the unscented Lume and Deodorant combo. I sweat heavily. Before Lume, I just used the Dove advanced care dry spray invisible in Sheer Fresh scent. It stopped the sweat, never built up in the arm pits, and never came off on any clothes (the no white marks on 100 colors is true). The only downside was that at the end of the day or after sweating orbeing in the heat that you could smell like old Deodorant in the pits, not as fresh. Because it doesn't stop bacteria growth! Then I heard about Lume. I bought the unscented solid, and after getting out of the shower, I swipe that on and then spray the Dove over it. I swear it's magic. I don't sweat or smell at all. Even at the end of the day! No more old Deodorant smell. It is crazy how well the combo works. Also, the unscented Lume by itself works very well under the boob area. It has literally saved my gym bras and tops from bacteria. Since I always wash those on cold and hang to dry, I feel like using Lume where I sweat keeps the clothes from developing bacteria on them and getting not fresh smelling over time with heavy use. Also, one last thing. Don't be upset about the chip in the tooth. Go right to the dentist. They sculpt the stuff they use to fill cavities to the chip and file and smooth it to the shape. I've had my front tooth and a back tooth fixed that way. It doesn't hurt, and you'd never know it wasn't your real tooth. ❤

[@creativequince]

I wash my makeup sponges in a small lingerie bag when I do laundry. Same with my mini Makeup Erasers and reusable cotton rounds. It doesn't seem to do any harm and works beautifully! Also, was a Native deodorant user for years and recently tried Lume. Lume is hands DOWN a superior product! Native did a decent job masking (sometimes), but I smell ZERO with Lume.

[@courtneykholousi]

Love the idea of rubbing alcohol on the sponges. That is the tip I needed today. Also, I look forward to trying your deodorant situation. Happy to hear I’m not the only one struggling to find the perfect deodorant that is free of the waxies and nasties.

[@Kelly1237]

The dove aerosol deodorant has been great for me. No product build up. Also, using PanOxyl hydrogen peroxide wash on the pits every few weeks keeps the bad smelling bacteria away. This works for me, but may not be for everyone.

[@elizabethruggiero9950]

Girl, you are genius. My dentist calls me his star patient, but the toothpaste on the teeth BEFORE flossing is genius!!!! Tongue cleaner on order…

[@kim-mr7oh]

hygiene is honestly so important!! one of my fave topic

[@anonymuse9610]

If you’re thinking of making the switch from aluminum deodorant to non toxic I’m here for you girlies. The detox period is rough but try not to relapse as it will slow your progress towards less smelly pits! If you don’t have skin sensitivity I recommend RIODEO in transition as it has a sweet perfume but also is aluminum free. Before that I was using Sweet Pitti which is essentially like Lume but made by Drunk Elephant. It kept me lightly sweet and fresh no matter how much I sweat at work all day. It’s $17 tho. Right now I use humble which are strongly scented but with more natural ingredients compared to native which has more synthetic scents although both are effective. The scents from humble I just feel it goes nicely with my Henry Rose perfumes and hair products. Anyway if you’re thinking of ditching aluminum antiperspirants for natural deodorant, please do, you won’t regret it and your body will be in balance in a few weeks. I promise it’s not as bad as aluminum companies make it out to be. Once your body adjusts you’ll have less B O overall and can even go without deodorant. Get used to your sweat! One’s a natural function and shouldn’t be blocked by chemicals!

[@howdy4504]

Thank you for the advice! Most dentists I've been to are really vague about what you should be doing. I've never heard of the toothpaste before flossing trick before. What a great idea

[@BratCatPottery]

I remember the first time I used a tongue scraper… it was like seeing in color after only black and white. Life Changing!!!

[@khyatiurfmaya]

Idk what y'all Americans be doing with y'alls floors but here in India we walk barefoot and it's completely fine...

[@carlbismark2841]

It's because most don't leave their shoes at the door.

[@irondeficiency5136]

she means wear slipperrss

[@alanna4148]

I have a hot girl TIP !! 💫💫 I’ve been using the “Irish Spring” soap bars for cleaning my makeup sponges and brushes for over 10 years now and I want to let you all know it’s perfect!!! It really strips away the bacteria and makeup from the products without damaging them and it’s super cheap! Plus the bar lasts a long time! Make sure to ALWAYS clean your make up Sponge 🧽 before using it on your face from the previous makeup 💄

[@ashlynn3177]

I love everything you talked about especially the advice about original hygiene. It’s sooo important but I feel like a lot of people don’t care about it. If your teeth and mouth aren’t clean then it can really affect other parts of our body.

[@No-sw5td]

I love how female hygiene tips are so common to see in videos now. It’s really comforting because when I was a teen I was so insecure about smelling bad but at the same time I had mental health issues and I definitely had poor hygiene as a result. What I was really lacking was the motivation. I never wanted to shower/brush my teeth/brush my hair, whatever, because I had so much shame around hygiene in the first place. I felt like nothing I ever did was good enough because I never learned about hygiene growing up and yeah. Now I don’t have that shame! And I actually enjoy personal hygiene. So it’s easy to keep up with it :)

[@norahberry3974]

the toothpaste + floss tip saved my teeth!! Before I started doing that, I would always have little cavities between my teeth where they touched, EVERY time I went to the dentist. I started doing this with the floss a couple years ago from one of your videos, since then not only have I not gotten any more cavities, but my dentist/hygienist compliments me on very clean teeth with little to no tartar build up at my cleanings. Another tip if you wear a retainer or mouth guard at night is to not fully rinse out your toothpaste before you put on the retainer, to get more out of the flouride in the toothpaste rather than just spitting it out.

[@AlexandraAnele]

I’m so glad my floss trick has worked for you! 🙌🏼

[@lolaheart5887]

That toothpaste pre-flossing tip is a good one. What lipstick are you wearing? I need to know... for medical reasons...

[@laurieann2714]

I floss prior and do the Waterpik thing. Didn't know about the toothpaste trick. Thanks!!!! Love your content always.

[@Megan6772]

Sweating is essential for immunity, it's 1 of the main ways our lymphatic system flushes out toxins and buildup. I agree with you about most natural deodorants, I found Nuud, it's a Dutch brand and it's fabulous. Highly recommend

[@Thewisug]

“If you don’t wear shoes in the house it’s disgusting”. Asians and many other cultures never wore shoes inside, and we are fine. There is already enough verbal discrimination against non-American customs and traditions, didn’t think anyone would need to come after that too

[@zooh8017]

I thought the same thing, in households where everyone removes their shoes right at the door and the floors are regularly kept clean it’s definitely not gross in any way, like at least half the world takes their shoes off as a cultural norm and that doesn’t make all these places gross. My area everyone always takes shoes off and the only time it’s ever felt gross is if a guest refuses to take their shoes off at the door and tracks something in. I just don’t see why she feels the need to make such a strong statement of disgust about something that is normal for so many cultures

[@shiny9074]

I dont think she meant it in discriminatory way. She says that it's fine if you dont wear shoes, she says later that she doesnt like the feel of her touching the hard floor and wants protection. She does express disgust a bit later but tbh I think she was exaggerating/teasing just to express the point people should buy the sandles. As well that, she's wearing sandles not shoes so she is still following with the cultural norm of leaving "outside" shoes at the door (my assumption though). Some use shoes, some socks, some barefoot, and other sandles indoors, but I don't think was targeted to other peoples customs with ill intentions at least.

[@spunkiQT]

She’s basically talking about slippers, which I think all my Asian friends wear in their houses and offer guests(in my experience anyways). She called them her slipper sandals. I am sorry you’ve been discriminated against socially like this to where you’re sensitive about this. These are just hygiene tips, and she’s clearly very big on them so don’t take it too hard.

[@bichybiki]

she means slippers not shoes

[@brittneythompson7218]

Finding offense in the most inoffensive things is a very exhausting way to live.

[@samanthanovak7316]

I use oil on my sponges and squish it all around before doing dish soap. It makes a HUGE difference in how clean the sponges feel. Same theory as dual cleaning your face!

[@billyehamilton4628]

Baby shampoo works great to clean makeup sponges and brushes. Love your look today!

[@rachelschwerd6849]

ughhhhhhhhh this HIT as a hygienist. always loved you. now i love you x100.

[@b.b.8955]

I used to hate that waxy deodorant buildup feeling as well. But being half Korean, I use the loofa sheets that you find for a few bucks in the Korean store to clean under my arms (I have one for my body, one for the pits) and it cleans my underarms completely and makes shaving so much easier and has lightened the skin as well.

[@superawesomechild]

YOU ARE SERIOUSLY THE BIG SISTER I NEVER HAD THANKYOU FOR UR SERVICE

[@Abcdefghijajajaja]

I feel the same way about alexandrasgirlytalk channel too

[@voteforscience]

And that look? Slay, Queen!!!!

[@Neenerella333]

It's giving me Melrose Place Josie vibes.

[@AmberOrtolano]

It’s funny bc I had a mouth guard made for me at my dentist’s office bc I have TMJ - and it actually made my clenching worse! Having something in my mouth made me unconsciously bite down and try to chew on it lmao so unfortunately a mouth guard doesn’t work for everyone! Thought I’d put my experience here just in case others might relate 🙈

[@lilacocean4137]

same here i chewed mine up! i saw interesting advice about bruxism from an oral surgeon, on youtube (husband of emily d baker on lawtube), he said get checked for sleep apnea because the body unconsciously clenches when we stop breathing at night. i think i might have apnea, on top of the stress that has me grinding my teeth... just wanted to share because that was really interesting info i hadn't heard before!

[@gamrgrll9354]

OMG thank you, I have TMJ (I grind) and sleep apnea but the insurance co. took my machine away b/c they said I threw it across the room at night. (I promise I really didn't throw it) I might go back for another study and get a different mask to actually use it correctly this time. @@lilacocean4137

[@kakamaka185]

I think it's better to chew on a mouthgard rather than having cracks in your teeth! I also wear it at night, it's supposed to protect your teeth and fillings so they don't break. After some time your TMJ gets used to it's new position and you won't bite so hard anymore :)

[@laurieann2714]

After I posted my other comment, I just thought of another tip. If you don't like rubbing alcohol, use white vinegar. It has antibacterial properties and the smell does eventually go away so your brushed and sponges won't smell like salad. I also use the blue Dawn in combination with the white vinegar.

[@LuminousKugelblitz]

These stuffs are more important than makeup, thanks a lot for sharing

[@alimcc]

I do floss, mouthwash, then brush because then the fluoride I just applied in the toothpaste (assuming it’s a fluoride toothpaste) is allowed to sit on my teeth instead of applying it, and then just immediately rinsing it off. I feel like that really helps cavity prevention but I’ve never heard of any research backing it up

[@MsKuminz]

I am glad you mentioned this. I have some mouthwashes that say to wait for 30 or so minutes after brushing to use the mouthwash. I don’t have time for that in the morning so then I end up not using it.

[@rina.ritter.]

Okay, all the tips are nice and useful BUT CAN WE JUST STOP FOR A SECOND AND TALK ABOUT HOW BEAUTIFUL ALEX IS???? I mean I can't handle it. The skin is glowing from inside. I just can't concentrate on the topic and enchanted by this look

[@stageBiolaser]

Love the video gurl

[@ES-fc9cy]

That’s a good idea!!

[@Sevenof999]

Thank you for the tips! Dish soap is like the harshest soap ever though ( I also love it for cleaning). But it’s made to break down grease and oil. That’s why it could get oil off the duckies lol. It might not keep brushes soft after a while. I use dove soap bars!

[@kindwordsandgentlethoughts]

I love your makeup vids but ive ALSO been totally into these other ones lately. (This and your last). Beauty is more than makeup! Love u!

[@mayaraxavier2359]

About clenching your teeth while you sleep, I think it's called bruxism, you can literally loose you teeth because of that, it happened to my father, his teeth would be falling in perfect state, his teeth where perfect, and he loose then all.

[@veronicamccall9823]

I’ve heard you can get Botox in your jaw (masseter muscle) to control this.

[@e.k5636]

Jesus Christ, new fear unlocked.

[@mayaraxavier2359]

@@e.k5636 you can use a thing to protect your teeth, but I don't know the name of it in English, it's like a silicone mold to your mouth.

[@elliehumphris4074]

I think “you do you boo” is a pretty good convo starter. I love how open you are. I don’t like dirty feet and never go barefoot outside. At home I wear shoes until it’s time to stop. That lets my brain know it’s shut down time. Baby wipes are great for cleaning walls, skirting boards, wooden blinds and indoor shutters. Obviously they are pretty gentle as we use them on babies bums. Great for getting a quick stain out of your cars upholstery too Another tip, don’t waste money on expensuve timer cleaners, bleach or domestos (not sure what it’s called in the states) is the best thing (plumber told me this) Don’t put blue loo tablets into your cistern it stuffs the toilet. Vinegar - if you can stand the smell and paper towel make the best mirror cleaner. And real wood floors - polished just need to be steam mopped with no chemicals at all. Hope those tips might help someone. From an old duck in Australia

[@staceypower4327]

Almost didn’t watch this video because the title didn’t interest me but I love your content usually so watched it anyway… SO GLAD I DID. Thank you for the tips - the toothpaste-floss one 🤯. Why have I never thought of that?! Also, scared, but going out to buy a tongue scraper 😱

[@izzybitsyspider03]

I often thank God for the person who invented the night mouth guard. Don't know who did it but they saved my life fo sho

[@Jsneva]

The sleeping gear is soo strong, love your work!

[@sudosara]

I started having recurring nightmares about losing all my teeth a while back... That made me upgrade my oral hygiene and now my dentist loves me lol I bought a water flosser and I freaking love it! Sure it doesn't eliminate the need for regular flossing to get between the teeth but it gets so much gunk out that normal flossing often misses. My process goes like water floss, brush (electric toothbrush), then normal floss, but now I might switch it to brushing at the end and toothpaste before regular flossing. Thanks for the tip 😁

[@ellienomaly]

so real. i still have at least one teeth falling out nightmare every month, they never get any less distressing haha

[@ES-fc9cy]

Those dreams are awful! I’ve even looked it up in a dream dictionary before. I think it represents loss or something equally bad 😅.

[@lof4540]

Those are anxiety dreams you usually get them when you’re feeling anxious

[@francescaa7093]

Watch it with electric toothbrushes. I wish I listened to my brilliant chiropractor - his family were all doctors and dentists and they only used a certain line of soft Swiss toothbrushes. NOT electric. Mine has helped loosen some teeth, which means that now I use a normal toothbrush, and my mouth actually never felt cleaner.

[@HangNguyen-ih8rf]

I have a tongue scrapers for more than 2 decades …im 40. I never understand how people can get away without it.

[@greenlean8890]

Please do a part 2! I love your tips. 😊

[@deecupine]

Mouthwash actually has lower % fluoride than toothpaste, so it's actually best to brush LAST so the more concentrated toothpaste stays on your teeth. I like to floss, mouthwash, then brush. I also just spit and not rinse it out so it works while i sleep

[@urm8mandy]

Amen to the living proof dry shampoo! I have black hair and that stuff is pretty much invisible… and not to mention the smell! I’ve gotten compliments on how good my day 3 unwashed hair smells after using that stuff. It’s a bit pricey but 1000% worth it I never regret repurchasing.

[@chloejasmin]

I haven’t finished the vid yet but your icon is soo cute!! 0:50

[@HannahCobana]

My problem is the opposite of yours with dental hygiene, I never had a single cavity no matter how poorly I took care of my teeth, partly maybe genetics because my dad is the same but we weren’t allowed candy or sugary things usually. I wasn’t ever really taught oral hygiene or forced to stick to a routine but because I never had tooth issues I thought I was fine. Now I realize how bad I was and have been trying to get better about it.

[@punksnickets5146]

I've been brushing for 2 seconds with toothpaste and then flossing (followed by a regular brushing) for months now bc of Alex. Thanks!

[@sebumpostmortem]

OMG!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I' d never expected Doc Federico Baena to dress up as Alexandra Anele for Halloween but bearing in mind his extraordinary sense of humour, it makes total sense. Delicious delirious fantasy🙆🏻‍♀️😜 Best costume ever. #teetharefivesided🦷 Regarding to sleeping, calf length hair here💁🏻‍♀️. Only three words: *SILK BONNET PERIODTTT* And last but not least, try a benzoyl peroxide wash in areas that may smell and voilà!, you' ll just sweat water, not water + bacteria. Can' t wait for a tut of your make up😍🙏🏻 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@solitarypilot1482]

Alex, the floss tip is a god send. I come from a country that used to not floss (which means the younger generation is flossing, learning from KZbin and other avenues), no one in my family flosses (as far as i know) , so i didn't have anyone to turn to when it came to that. After this video, I realised that 1. we should floss before brushing (that makes so much more sense now) and 2. use toothpaste before flossing to get in between the unreachable areas. I tried it out today, and i feel like a new person lol, i feel more cleaner. On a side note, our people have been using tongue scrapers forever so I guess that's a redeeming point haha. Thank you! Love your videos. ♥🌟

[@Laserchickens]

You can all also double cleanse pits. I remove antiperspirant/deodorant with neutrogena body oil in the shower before using benzoyl peroxide cleanser to kill bacteria. I never get bo.

[@AlexandraAnele]

I like this, for some reason shower oil never gets the regular deodorant off for me tho 😩

[@carolzheng4477]

Everyone needs to watch this. Thank you for creating this!

[@delaneyrohrer4440]

I’d also love a shaving routine. I get the worst ingrown hairs and dry skin. Need a good body care vid!

[@bekaz13]

I used to get awful ingrowns on my bikini line, until I saw a reddit comment of "shaving tips from a stripper" who recommended putting deodorant on those areas after shaving. It really helps! I also use conditioner instead of shaving gel, and for my legs I apply baby oil while still in the shower and rinse it off right before I get out. It keeps my skin soft and moisturized without getting oil on everything.

[@cindy-tron]

@@bekaz13wait wait, why deo tho?? (First of all, you get micro cuts when you shave so that crap is going directly into your blood stream 😬) I'm genuinely curious about what helps/does. There's also Tend Skin, which is supposed to help, idk tbh if it really does because I CANNOT stay consistent with it. I get ingrowns every-fucking-where because I have KP & dry skin so I'd have to pour a whole ass bottle on my legs and I just can't, it smells like rubbing alcohol on roids, the fumes could prob cause brain damage they're so strong.

[@mtjc5336]

Exfoliation is what helps me with ingrown hairs in my bikini area. I use a physical exfoliator 3x/ week. 2x wasn’t enough for me. I have so many fewer ingrown hairs when I use the exfoliating scrub 3x instead of 2!

[@jeanetteh.9240]

​@@cindy-tron If you have KP, then consistently using products with salicylic acid will make a huge difference.

[@AnneOnymaus]

@cindy-tron TendSkin is bad for skin because, as you said, it's high in alcohol. As a previous comment said, KP is best treated with salicylic acid: it's very helpful for ingrowns, too. Paula's Choice, The Ordinary & The Inkey List all have good salicylic acid products.

[@gatinhatinytigre]

This is why more and more people have immunity issues these days. I promise you'll be fine walking on dirty floors with no shoes. Holy shit

[@ellodeya]

Girls, just a friendly reminder: brushing your teeth for 10 seconds without flossing, tongue scraping and mouthwashing is better than nothing. You’re doing just fine. And Alex, thanks for the video anyway.

[@planktonn5390]

for 10 seconds, no its not :P

[@Draggonny]

​@@planktonn5390Doing a half assed job is better than doing nothing. So if you can't do it properly then at least give it a go. Also new habits take time to stick so you might forget a step one day but remember the next and that's still progress. I saw a video by a dentist and they explained it takes around 24 hours for plaque to fully harden onto a tooth, so the reason it's best to brush twice a day is so you have a second chance to catch any spots you missed the first time.

[@KikiMeowKitty]

That may not be true for everyone. If I don’t take care of my teeth perfectly I get cavities so pretty much half assed does nothing for me.

[@donotreply8979]

Ma'am just brush your teeth ffs

[@bloomoomin]

@@KikiMeowKittypretty sure this is aimed at people who struggle with their hygiene due to mental or chronic illnesses, when it can be really hard to even do simple tasks to take care of themselves. If they can do a little bit, it’s better then nothing and they don’t have to compare themselves with people who are able to have a longer and more complex routine.

[@attilaaluhut6250]

In my culture it’s a big no no to wear shoes inside. First thing you do when entering a house is taking your shoes off. Everyone has extra slippers for guests to use as well. So our floors are clean and walking barefoot is perfectly fine. From a health point of view: I promise you that you’ll have problems with your feet in the future if you always wear these big cushiony shoes and you‘re never barefoot / in socks / use barefoot shoes. Your foot muscles weaken which can lead to a whole set of problems including back pain, posture, pulled leg muscles etc. It’s just as bad as wearing high heels all the time.

[@demin3907]

I have a similar problem with deodorants, I feel like I can't wash them off completely...until I started using an oil shower gel (I like the one from Bioderma that I also use to take my makeup off). I feel like it gets all the deodorant off effectively. I then let my skin "breathe" during the night and apply deodorant in the morning. Another thing that helps is putting glycolic acid toner on my pits once or twice a week after a shower.

[@demin3907]

I meant to say "shower oil" lol

[@gracegodley8367]

The ordinary glycolic toner Pacha soap and scrub (Best body scrub ever)

[@cindy-tron]

Dr. Dray has a vid on why NOT use Glycolic acid there, she brings up valid points, not gonna lie. But I have myself done/do this too.

[@lauralicata2548]

this is the judgiest video and I loved every second of it 😂

[@Ashaliyeva]

I love the fact that I was flossing my teeth (before brushing!) at the start of the video. Made me smile when your first piece of advice was about flossing- and before brushing, too! 😁 I’d like to try the method of applying a little toothpaste before flossing; that’s a great idea! As someone who has incredibly sensitive teeth, I need all remineralizing & desensitizing I can get! ❤

[@oldaccxunt]

i have contamination ocd and you make me feel less crazy

[@prettynsleepy1073]

I love lume and it’s the only deodorant I can use everything else breaks me out or allergic reactions to them. Lume is a life saver.

[@cmce878]

I am LOST without my tongue scraper! It is life changing!

[@Marie-jz1qw]

I got a tongue scraper a while ago and I could NEVER brush my teeth without it now lol

[@lunalovegoat]

im the opposite about the feet thing. i hate wearing shoes, sensory thing for me too. also, taking your outside shoes off at the door is common for a lot of ppl (myself included). i know some ppl who have inside shoes, and thats awesome for them. i just look forward to being barefoot myself XD

[@jai.chole03]

i watched a dr.dray video where she said u can use a benzol peroxide wash (like the panoxyl one for acne) on your underarms to help get rid of bacteria! i’ve tried it but didn’t notice much of a difference :/ something kind of odd that i noticed though is that when i wax, my armpits don’t smell as much vs. when i shave

[@Kelly1237]

Users have to leave the PanOxyl on for a few minutes for it to work it’s magic. Many people wash it off to quickly (face and/body) for it to effectively kill bacteria. Not that this was necessarily your,problem just a possibility.

[@emilygiddings6454]

Alex, you have no idea how much I love you for this.

[@irisyin6813]

Can you do an in depth video on how to powder (setting and finishing, loose and pressed)? I feel like I go from too light of a dusting (face still kinda sticky/wet) to too much powder (cakey, dry/texture, sticking/clumping to weird stuff) with no in between. I also get confused on brush vs puff vs sponge application and whether it’s moving my base around. Also powder before/after cream products? Where to fit in setting spray with powder? Powdering between steps? Idk it’s all stressing me out. All I know is I have to powder because my front hair pieces will get stuck to my face or get greasy from touching my face, and I wear hats and glasses a lot and don’t want my makeup transferring. Thanks!!

[@loganrun6010]

A water flosser is LIFE CHANGING. Nothing makes your teeth feel cleaner and I still floss- but the addition of the flosser? Unreal. Everyone needs one it’s only like $30 dollars

[@ybell1294]

The Almay antiperspirant was never convenient for me at the store, so imma plug Ban roll-on (green bottle) in the unscented version as an alternative. That, and Eucerin in the purple label Roughness Relief cream for the exfoliating/moisturizing. ❤

[@Aiakia]

This comment section is also a gold mine of tips!!

[@eemmmaaaa]

The tips are great but the level of judgement in this video is not the one 😕

[@angelroseglow]

I change my pillowcase every other night. I sleep on one side, then flip my pillow over the next night. At that point, you only need 3 or 4 pillowcases for the week. I have more though cuz I'm lazy. lol There's also cheap satin cases on Amazon for those of us who can't afford silk.