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TikTok has become the de facto trend forecaster for nearly everything—beauty routines, weird dating trends, niche fashion trends, oddly satisfying cleaning hacks—you name it! But its real grip might be on the ever-expanding world of wellness.
Scroll long enough and you’ll stumble across rituals that range from genuinely helpful to mildly absurd, and occasionally, outright questionable.
Some of them are rooted in age-old practices rebranded for the algorithm. Others are straight-up social experiments in disguise. Either way, they reflect exactly where we are right now: burnt out, hyper-curious, and still kind of hoping there’s a magic fix somewhere in our FYPs.
Here are 11 of the wildest, polarising, and talked-about wellness trends that have taken over TikTok.
1. Internal Shower
It sounds clinical, but it’s really just a mix of water, lemon juice, and chia seeds that TikTokers claim “clears out your system” and relieves bloating.
The drink forms a sort of jelly after sitting for a few minutes, and the texture alone is… an experience. Devotees swear by its gut-cleansing effects, but Dr Karan Raj – famous for his own medical myth-busting TikToks – weighed in, calling it “more of an internal drain cleaner than it is an internal shower.”
While staying hydrated and getting fibre is always a good idea, a single drink isn’t going to reboot your digestive system overnight. It’s wellness theatre—somewhat beneficial, but definitely more aesthetic than essential.
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2. Mouth Taping
Possibly one of the more alarming trends, mouth taping involves sealing your lips shut before bed to force nasal breathing.
The theory is that it improves sleep quality, reduces dry mouth, and helps oxygenate the body more efficiently. There’s some logic to it (nasal breathing is generally healthier), but blocking your only other airway while unconscious? Not exactly risk-free.
Sleep specialists have warned against trying this without checking for conditions like sleep apnoea first. Still, videos of people taping their mouths while whispering ASMR affirmations rack up millions of views.
3. Face Icing and Cold Plunges
Cryotherapy has officially entered the mainstream—though on TikTok, it’s been rebranded as part skincare ritual, part emotional reset. From dunking your face in bowls of ice water to plunging into freezing baths at 6am, cold exposure is now a performance of discipline, clarity, and that girl energy.
The promised benefits? Well, fans of the trend like popular TikToker @michaelascott say it reduces puffiness and inflammation, redness and boosts blood circulation.
But not everyone’s convinced this chilly trend has staying power. Ava Lee, the K-beauty skincare expert behind the viral #JelloSkin trend and founder of Glow With Ava, isn’t sold.
In a TikTok video to her devoted followers back in 2023, she explained that while face icing delivers quick, visible results, they’re fleeting at best—and potentially counterproductive. “It actually constricts your blood vessels,” she says, noting that a better long-term approach is rooted in lymphatic drainage.
@glowwithava we are here for long term results baby. follow along with me 🫶 #deinfluencing #tiktoktrends #facialicing #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticdrainageathome #deinfluencingskincare #trendsthatneedtostop ♬ original sound – AVA
Instead of shocking your skin with ice, she recommends working with it—using your go-to moisturiser, oils, or hydrating serums and practising gentle massage techniques that help de-puff and lift in a way that actually lasts!
So yes, face icing might buy you a few good selfie minutes, but if you’re after skin that stays radiant beyond your morning coffee, the real magic lies in consistency, not discomfort.
4. Hot Girl Walks
Less wild, more wonderful. The “hot girl walk” is a solo stroll that doubles as a self-esteem ritual.
You put on a playlist or podcast, slip into your best athleisure, and think about what you’re grateful for, what you’re working toward, or what makes you feel good.
The trend exploded during lockdowns and has stuck around as a gentle reminder that movement doesn’t need to be punishing to be powerful.
Wellness that’s rooted in mindset over metrics? This one actually earns its spot.
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5. Bed Rotting
On the opposite end of the movement spectrum is bed rotting—the unapologetic act of staying in bed for hours, sometimes an entire day, doing absolutely nothing productive.
It’s not about sleep, and it’s certainly not a lazy Sunday lie-in. It’s more of a soft refusal: to hustle, to push, to be perceived.
The hashtag #bedrotting has racked up over 811.9 million views on TikTok, suggesting it’s not just a trend—it’s a mood. For some, it’s a form of radical rest. For others, it teeters on avoidance disguised as self-care.
@lovejmg especially on rainy day offs from work 😩😩😩😩😩 #fypシ #viral #trending #girlytok #bedrotting #relatable ♬ son original – Angela
The aesthetic is unmistakable: mood lighting, emotional support beverages, Netflix or a comfort show on loop, and maybe a snack tray within arm’s reach. The captions read like modern mantras: healing through stillness, romanticising doing nothing, my bed is my sanctuary.
And honestly? For those genuinely burnt out, it can be a way to retreat and recalibrate. But the nuance matters. If the intention is rest, it’s valid. If it starts to feel like dissociation, that’s a different conversation.
Like many TikTok wellness trends, it reflects the emotional temperature of the moment—a kind of quiet resistance to always having to strive.
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6. Dry Scooping
Of all the wellness-adjacent stunts TikTok has made viral, dry scooping remains one of the most baffling—and concerning.
The trend involves consuming a scoop of pre-workout powder straight from the tub, without mixing it with water, in the name of getting a quicker, more intense energy boost before exercising. But what it really delivers is a hit of concentrated stimulants that floods your system all at once—and not in a good way.
It’s been widely criticised by fitness professionals and cardiologists alike, who warn of serious health risks, including elevated blood pressure, heart palpitations, and in extreme cases, cardiac arrest.
And TikTok? It’s taken notice. Search for “dry scooping” now, and you may find yourself blocked from viewing content entirely, greeted instead by an access-denied-style message or redirected to safety resources.
It’s subtle, but it’s a clear signal that the platform’s trying to quietly walk this trend off the stage!
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7. Tanning Nasal Sprays
Yes, they’re real—and yes, they’re exactly what they sound like.
Tanning nasal sprays have emerged as one of the more questionable trends on TikTok, promising a fast track to bronzed skin by stimulating melanin production from the inside out. Users sniff them like a nasal decongestant, often pairing them with sunbeds for an extra boost in pigmentation.
The problem? They’re not just unregulated—they’re potentially dangerous. A recent BBC investigation revealed just how risky these sprays can be, with one woman reporting she was left “unable to breathe” after reacting to an unlicensed product purchased online.
Trading Standards has since issued a formal warning, citing health risks including nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, and even changes in mole shape and size—a red flag for potential skin cancer.
Despite the aesthetic promise, these products exist in a legal and medical grey area. Many contain melanotan, a synthetic hormone that’s not approved for cosmetic use in most countries. And yet, the allure of a no-effort glow continues to draw people in.
Bottom line: If a product meant to give you a tan starts by cutting off your oxygen supply, it’s probably worth skipping!
8. Body-Slugging
What began as a K-beauty hack for dry skin has ballooned into a full-body ritual. Slugging involves slathering the skin with an occlusive, like petroleum jelly, to lock in moisture overnight.
TikTok has since expanded the concept: now people are slugging their lips, eyelids, hands, feet—pretty much any body part that feels under-moisturised.
While effective for barrier repair, it’s also messy, impractical, and, depending on your skin type, potentially pore-clogging.
But in the winter months? Honestly, kind of a lifesaver.
9. Raw Carrot Salad for Hormone Balance
This one’s giving crunchy wellness-core. The claim? Eating a raw carrot salad daily (usually shredded, with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt) can help “detox excess oestrogen” and balance hormones.
There’s little hard science behind it, but anecdotal evidence, aesthetic lunch shots, and wellness influencers swearing by their newfound hormonal clarity have helped it gain traction.
Even if the endocrine benefits are debatable, you’re still eating more fibre. So, not the worst trend to try… if you like carrots.
If you want to try it, check out the viral recipe from Wellness By Kay.
FUN FACT: Eating too many can actually turn your skin orange. It’s a condition called carotenemia, and while it’s harmless and reversible, it does mean your glow might be a bit more literal than intended.
10. Oatmeal Baths & Skin Cycling Reboots
A gentle, nostalgic ritual that’s found new life online. Oatmeal baths, once a staple of childhood chickenpox recovery, are being reframed as a soothing reset for skin barrier fatigue.
The hashtag #oatmealbath currently has over 61.8 million views, a testament to just how much the wellness world is leaning into slow, sensory rituals.
@katygilroyblog One of the most soothing things I’ve tried during an eczema flare up (if you don’t have tights you can wrap oats in some muslin cloth and put this in the bath as you’re running it) 💞 #oatbath #skincare #oatbathsock #oatbathsoak #eczema #eczemaawareness #eczematok #eczemahealing #eczemaflareup #eczemawarrior #foru #fyp ♬ original sound – Katy 🩷
The idea is simple: soak in a warm bath infused with colloidal oats to calm inflammation, soothe irritation, and help reset stressed-out skin.
Paired with “skin cycling”, a rotating skincare schedule to avoid overexfoliation, balances retinoids, and recovery—this trend speaks to a shift away from overdoing it. It’s less about chasing instant results and more about protecting the long game.
Think of it as the wellness version of a warm hug—low risk, high reward, and very much in line with the soft self-care moment we’re in.
11. Bone Broth Everything
Once the domain of nutritionists and the odd ancestral diet subreddit, bone broth has officially been rebranded—and TikTok is pouring it into sleek mugs and calling it a wellness essential.
Devotees claim it helps with everything from gut health and inflammation to glowing skin and mental clarity. It’s high in collagen, rich in amino acids, and surprisingly satisfying when sipped warm on a slow morning.
Want to know how to make it? Check out the recipe from TikToker @everything_delish below:
@everything_delish homemade anti inflammatory & gut friendly bone broth recipe 🥩 3 lbs beef bones & bone marrow 6 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 6 celery stalks, roughly chopped 2 garlic bulbs, heads removed 2 onions, quartered 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 cinnamon sticks 6 cloves 2 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tsp salt 5-6 bay leaves 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled 12 cups water (enough to cover bones) #bonebroth #recipe #soup #healthy #antiinflammatory #gutfriendly ♬ Hinoki Wood (Gia Margaret Cover) – Paul Drew
Bone broth has the celebrity stamp of approval, too. Salma Hayek has long championed broth as a daily staple in her wellness routine, while Gwyneth Paltrow—Goop’s reigning high priestess—has shared her love of bone broth on multiple platforms, praising it for its gut-supportive benefits.
And when a TikTok trend gets the nod from two of the most enduring wellness icons of our time, people will pay attention.
But here’s the nuance: while it’s undeniably nourishing, bone broth alone isn’t a complete meal (despite what some influencers suggest).
It’s best seen as a supporting player in a broader wellness routine—not the main event. Still, the ritual of sipping something warm, grounding, and intentionally made? That’s the part people are really craving.
Final Thoughts
TikTok wellness trends exist in a space where curiosity meets chaos. Some of them offer genuine value; others are just well-lit performance art.
But collectively, they reveal a generation that’s deeply invested in how we feel—not just how we look. Sometimes that means drinking jelly water. Other times, it means refusing to get out of bed.
And maybe, strangely enough, that’s its own form of balance.