Making your own toothpaste is inexpensive and easy to do. I like knowing what ingredients I'm using on my body and how to pronounce them. If you have all these ingredients on hand then this will only take a few minutes to make.
I guess it all started when I no longer wanted to use toothpaste with fluoride in it. I remember trying natural brands and felt like I was being ripped off by some of the prices. Some high end brand can charge up to five dollars for one tube!
Let's talk a little bit about fluoride. There's a reason why the tube of toothpaste says not to ingest. Why would I want that poison in my mouth, yeah I'm a grown adult I know not to eat toothpaste. You must assume a fair amount gets absorbed through the tissue in your mouth and that's why I prefer not to use it.
Then there's the whole controversy of fluoride in the water. Which I don't believe in because it's pretty much mass medicating. Did you know the fluoride they add to water is waste products from the phosphate fertilizer industry? So it's not naturally occurring fluoride. These wastes contain a number of toxic contaminants including lead, arsenic, cadmium and even some radioactive isotopes.
Moving on, sorry about the rant it's a long debated subject. This recipe you will not need to worry if your child swallows it. All of the ingredients are safe for consumption. If you're new to using homemade toothpaste the baking soda may take some getting use to.
You will need:
MIx all ingredients and store in an airtight container. I use a travel tube , some people prefer to store it in a little jar and scoop out what is needed. Store at room temperature. Coconut oil may harden, I just run the container under hot water if this happens. Do not store in the refrigerator as this will harden the oil.
Let's talk a little bit about fluoride. There's a reason why the tube of toothpaste says not to ingest. Why would I want that poison in my mouth, yeah I'm a grown adult I know not to eat toothpaste. You must assume a fair amount gets absorbed through the tissue in your mouth and that's why I prefer not to use it.
Then there's the whole controversy of fluoride in the water. Which I don't believe in because it's pretty much mass medicating. Did you know the fluoride they add to water is waste products from the phosphate fertilizer industry? So it's not naturally occurring fluoride. These wastes contain a number of toxic contaminants including lead, arsenic, cadmium and even some radioactive isotopes.
Moving on, sorry about the rant it's a long debated subject. This recipe you will not need to worry if your child swallows it. All of the ingredients are safe for consumption. If you're new to using homemade toothpaste the baking soda may take some getting use to.
You will need:
- 3 Tablespoons of Coconut oil
- 3 Tablespoons of Baking Soda
- 20-25 Drops of Peppermint essential oil or whichever you prefer.
- 1 Packet of Stevia or Xylitol
- 1 teaspoon or capsule of Activated Charcoal for whitening (optional)
MIx all ingredients and store in an airtight container. I use a travel tube , some people prefer to store it in a little jar and scoop out what is needed. Store at room temperature. Coconut oil may harden, I just run the container under hot water if this happens. Do not store in the refrigerator as this will harden the oil.
 With Activated Charcoal  Without Activated Charcoal |  The squeeze tube I use.  When Coconut oil is warm it can be a little runny. |
As far as the activated charcoal, I sometimes add it. It turns the toothpaste a dark gray/ black color. Believe it or not it whitens teeth naturally. The charcoal absorbs stains and odors. I can say from experience that this stuff works. But beware it may stain clothes if left untreated. We all know how messy teeth brushing can be sometimes.
So there you have it. Have you tried making your own toothpaste? I would love to hear about it.
So there you have it. Have you tried making your own toothpaste? I would love to hear about it.
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