Home-made earth-friendly toothpaste

I thought I would just share how I make my toothpaste.

Ingredients-

½ Bi carb Soda

½ Coconut Oil (extra virgin cold pressed is best)

+ Peppermint Oil (maybe 30 drops for a regular size jam jar)

+ Salt (optional)

Equipment-

Fork

Glass jar

-Equal parts of Bi carb and Coconut Oil are used, so work out what size batch you want to use then mix all ingredients in a bowl, or if your jar is big enough, you could just mix in there.

-Alternate layers of bi carb and coconut oil to ensure a smooth consistency. You may need to slightly heat the coconut oil as it sets in cool conditions. The final product will set hard if kept in a cool place too, but you can use a spoon to scrape out what you need to put on your tooth brush.

-You may use vegetable glycerine instead of coconut oil if you would like a toothpaste consistency.. BUT.. coconut oil has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.. so I use coconut oil.

-Over time the peppermint oil will dissipate, so a few extra drops every month or so should keep it fresh.

-A regular size jam jar full of toothpaste lasts me about 4 months.

-It may feel quite harsh on your gums for the first few weeks, but they will adjust. I have never had healthier teeth- My dentist says “It doesn’t matter what you brush your teeth with, it is the brushing that is important” This releases and frees all the bacteria from your teeth and mouth.

- Natural toothpaste! Free of fluoride, chemicals and most importantly- pretty good for Mother Nature! X

If you are lucky enough to live in a climate with neem trees, you can also use the twigs as a sort of toothbrush and floss. Neem is super anti-bacterial. For now I just use a bamboo handled toothbrush, that is designed to be used as a label in the vege garden when it’s time is up. You can also use urine to brush your teeth with- full of enzymes, nutrients and hormones.. I haven’t tried this yet.. I’m working up to it!

Sheree x