With all of that being said, I want to share a recipe for homemade toothpaste using coconut oil that is much safer than store brand toothpastes and it does not contain anything harmful, like SLS.

- Get a small bowl to mix the ingredients in, you will also need a spoon.
- Put 4 tablespoons of the coconut oil into the bowl.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
- Mix well with spoon until it is well blended. It should be nice and smooth once well-mixed, there shouldn't be lumps. If it is lumpy you may need to add more coconut oil.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and mix well. If you don't prefer a strong cinnamon taste add 1/2 of a teaspoon instead.
- Mix all ingredients until they are nice and smooth and form a consistency similar to regular store bought toothpaste.
- Store your mixture in an air tight container in the cupboard or medicine cabinet.
A few recipe variations and additions for homemade toothpaste...
While doing research I did come across some neat ideas for coconut oil toothpaste, but they take a little more effort and my goal was to keep it cheap and simple. Here's some of my other favorite takes on coconut oil toothpaste...
- Try adding in a little sea salt to your mixture, it helps keep gums healthy.
- Not a fan of cinnamon? No problem, just add 15-20 drops of peppermint essential oil to the above mentioned recipe to give it that minty fresh flavor.
- Want that foamy feeling like store bought toothpaste but don't want all the added harmful ingredients? Well, just add a teaspoon or two of natural castile soap to get that foamy sensation that you get with store bought toothpastes.
- Add some Stevia natural sweetener to your coconut oil toothpaste to help balance out the salty taste that it may have. Just one packet should work.
No comments:
Post a Comment