Women's Health, Your Way

Ask & Search With Clara

Welcome to a new standard for women's health answers.

The Wellness Edit / The 'Skinification' of Oral Care Is Here

The 'Skinification' of Oral Care Is Here

The 'Skinification' of Oral Care Is Here

When's the last time you gave your oral care routine the same energy as your skincare shelf? Because if you're still just grabbing whatever toothpaste is on sale and calling it a day, we need to have a little chat.

The "skinification" of oral care is officially here, and honestly? It makes total sense. The landscape of oral care is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond hygiene to become an integral part of consumers' well-being routines, and brands are fully keeping up. Think serums with doe-foot applicators, peptide-infused toothpastes, and prebiotic mouthwashes. Just like there are serums, masks, and day/night creams for skin, oral care has taken a leaf out of the skincare book by introducing products with functions we're so used to using on our faces, including day toothpaste with mint and lemon to freshen breath, and night formulas with soothing lavender and chamomile.

And the numbers back it up. The global oral care market is projected to reach an estimated $54.7 billion in 2025 — that's not a niche trend, that's a full-on movement.

But it goes deeper than aesthetics. Good oral hygiene supports everything from cardiovascular health to cognitive function, a simple, daily act with long-term impact. Your mouth really is the gateway to your whole body.

Just as skincare made its way into makeup routines, oral care is now entering the broader conversation about self-care and aesthetics. So go ahead — build that multi-step mouth routine. Your smile deserves the same love as your skin.

More from The Wellness Edit

Because sobriety is in, and I'm the kind of gal who is always down for a frink (fun drink). If you haven’t seen the term “sober curious” bandied about online,... Read more
I have a confession to make. Though I love a wellness trend as much as the next girly, I’m beginning to wonder, are we doing too much? It’s just that... Read more
I’ve taken creatine supplements, so you don’t have to! Well, I haven’t been all that consistent with my supplements, so this edit will be a bit more research-based than experiential.... Read more
In theory, I adore a lazy Sunday – sleeping in a bit later than you normally would, then, still lazing about in bed, a morning beverage in one hand, a... Read more
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month to all who celebrate! With our AANHPI friends in mind, I’d like to write a bit about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)... Read more
Hii friends, you may have noticed, but I’ve been a bit backlogged this week – that is, I missed Tuesday’s column – and, no, I did not forget! I may... Read more
It may just be the corner of the internet I’m in, but I’ve noticed very many people have wanted to make their lives more whimsical this year. Though I haven’t... Read more
Those who know me know reading is my most favorite pastime – and, if I could have triple majored, it’d have been in English. So if there’s anyone to extol... Read more
I’d grown up with a butter mom, a truth of which I’m immensely proud. I don’t mean to suggest that my mom didn’t care what my brother and I consumed... Read more
I’m writing this and I’m holding your hand – actually, I’m writing this and I’m holding my hand: You! do! not! need! to! purchase! every! recommended! product! you! see! online!... Read more