Making your own toothpaste at home can be a fun and easy way to keep good oral hygiene with natural ingredients.
Recipe 1
Here’s a recipe for a homemade toothpaste with bentonite clay:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup bentonite clay
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil (optional)
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the bentonite clay and baking soda.
Melt the coconut oil. Place the container of coconut oil in the hot water.
Add the melted coconut oil to the bowl and mix well.
Gradually add filtered water to the mixture while stirring until you reach the desired consistency.
Add the peppermint essential oil and mix well. This step is optional but will help to freshen your breath.
Transfer the mixture to a clean jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
To use, simply scoop a small amount of the toothpaste onto your toothbrush and brush your teeth as you normally would.
Note: Bentonite clay can be abrasive, so it’s important to brush gently to avoid damaging your tooth enamel.
Recipe 2
Here is a simple and effective recipe for a natural homemade toothpaste:
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons of vegetable glycerin
- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix together the baking soda and sea salt.
Add the coconut oil and stir until the mixture forms a paste.
Mix in the vegetable glycerin and peppermint essential oil.
Store the toothpaste in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.
To use the toothpaste, simply dip your toothbrush into the mixture and brush your teeth as you normally would. The baking soda and sea salt work together to clean and whiten your teeth, while the coconut oil and glycerin help to moisturize and protect your gums. The peppermint essential oil provides a refreshing flavor and leaves your breath smelling fresh.