Homemade Toothpaste

After posting about the dangers of fluoride and the insane amount of toxins we are exposed to on a daily bases, I got some questions about personal care products like toothpaste. After all many commercial toothpastes are filled with fluoride, chemicals, and other nasty ingredients that are best avoided.

I find the best solution here is to make your own! I’ve been making my own toothpaste for about 5 or 6 years now and I love it! It takes about 5 minutes to make and I only have to make it about twice a year.

It works great too! The coconut and neem oil are both anti-bacterial which helps prevent cavities. In fact in India they used to crush neem leaves to use as tooth paste. The baking soda provides a nice grit for scrubbing your teeth, the clay helps with the texture, and the peppermint oil makes it more refreshing.

It does have a few weird quirks though. It changes consistency based on the weather so it’s harder when cold and can be liquid when hot. This is because of the coconut oil. It can also separate a little so sometimes it’s nice to stir before using. Also I like to spit it out in some toilet paper and throw it in the trash otherwise the drain can get clogged over time, especially in the winter when the coconut oil is solid. Other than these few weird quirks, it’s really easy to make and a really nice tooth paste!

You can find most of the ingredients at a grocery store, in the homeopathic section of local grocery stores, and at herb shops. However if you’re having trouble finding any ingredients, you can order them online. Two of my favorite online herb shops are Rosemary’s Garden and Banyan Botanicals.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy this toothpaste!

With love from my kitchen to yours,

Kayley

Homemade Toothpaste Recipe

AuthorKayley O'Brien