You floss to clear out plaque and erase the evidence of the kale salad you had for lunch. But flossing doesn’t just clear out the nooks and crannies in your mouth—it can help clear up your skin too.
Our mouths are like a window into the rest of the body. The health of your gums and teeth doesn’t stop at your smile; it ripples outward, influencing everything from cardiovascular wellness to—you guessed it—your complexion. Good oral care habits aren’t just about avoiding cavities or keeping your dentist happy. They may play a role in reducing inflammation that contributes to breakouts.
Ahead, we’ll break down the fascinating science linking oral health to skin health, show you how daily flossing might help keep acne at bay, and introduce a new way to make this ritual faster, easier, and a whole lot better for the planet.
The Link Between Oral Health and Skin Health
Your mouth isn’t just teeth and gums—it’s home to a full-blown microbiome: billions of microorganisms working together (or sometimes against each other). When this microbiome is balanced, it protects you. When it’s not, inflammation kicks in, and that inflammation doesn’t always stay local.
Recent research has begun connecting the dots between oral health and skin health.
One study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology suggests a possible link between periodontal bacteria and acne lesions. The reasoning is simple: when oral bacteria run unchecked, they can trigger inflammatory responses in the body. That inflammation can then show up elsewhere, like in the form of breakouts on your skin.
While the science is still emerging, more and more evidence points to the fact that your gums and your skin are part of the same larger story. Neglect one, and you might see the consequences in the other.
How Flossing Can Keep Your Skin Clear
At its most basic, flossing is about cleaning where your toothbrush can’t reach. But on a bigger scale, it’s about reducing the bacteria and inflammation that thrive in those tiny hidden spaces. Skip flossing, and bacteria builds up, gums get irritated, and low-grade inflammation sets in.
Skin conditions like acne are also closely tied to inflammation. So by reducing gum inflammation through daily flossing, you may also be cutting down on the systemic inflammation that can aggravate breakouts.
Think of flossing as the foundation of your health routine. Just like moisturizer locks in hydration for your skin, flossing keeps bacteria in check for your mouth. The result? Not just healthier gums, but potentially healthier skin too.
Flossing: The Skincare Step You Didn’t See Coming
When we think about skincare, we usually picture serums, cleansers, or the latest TikTok mask. But the truth is, a glowing complexion starts earlier in the routine—sometimes as early as flossing.
That’s why we reimagined this often-skipped step with our Bamboo Sonic Flosser: the world’s first biodegradable sonic flosser. We wanted to take everything good about flossing (plaque removal, gum health, inflammation reduction) and make it faster, smarter, and easier to stick with—while cutting down on the plastic waste that comes with traditional flossers.
Here’s why it belongs in both your oral care and your skincare routine:
- Plastic-free where it counts: Biodegradable bamboo heads and castor bean oil floss.
Five times faster than traditional flossing: Because the best routine is the one you’ll actually keep. - 14,000 sonic vibrations per minute: A deep yet gentle clean that sweeps away plaque comfortably.
It’s everything you want from flossing—effective, sustainable, and seamlessly built into your routine.
