In trying to save money and keep our consumption more local and natural, I've been experimenting with making my own toothpaste. Can't say I LOVE it yet, (the texture takes some getting used to), but I'm perfectly fine with this. It doesn't have the foaming action of store toothpaste, but that is actually better for me during pregnancy, because brushing my teeth often makes me gag. We need to experiment a little more; I think B would prefer spearmint oil to all peppermint, and I'd like to try something fruity for the children.
I mix this together in a small, lidded container and keep it in the bathroom. Because coconut oil is antiviral, anti fungal, and antibacterial, I'm not concerned about everyone dipping their brushes in and I know (from 9 months of experience) that it won't grow mold. (That's always good, right?)
Toothpaste (originally found on Seeking the Old Paths' blog)
2 Tbl. coconut oil (makes it creamier. Is also liquid at higher temperatures.)
3 Tbl. baking soda
10 drops essential oil (5 peppermint; 5 spearmint)
pinch of Stevia (for sweetness)
1 comment:
Hmmm...looks easy enough. I'd like to try it!
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