Finally a homemade toothpaste that’s easy to put together with what you may already have in your pantry and it’s great for the whole family too.
Everyone will love the feeling of a fresh mouth after a good brush and best of all you don’t need to use a lot. Use a small spoon to scoop out a little, ideally the size of a pearl, and pop it on your brush. You don’t need to wet your brush prior, dry brushing will be best!
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Here’s what you need:
- ½ tsp activated charcoal
- 2 Tbsp organic coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp baking soda (aluminium free)
- 1-2 drops of organic essential oils (see tips below)
Here’s how to put it together:
- Gently melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan or double boiler if you have one. Watch closely so it doesn’t boil!
- Take off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes
- In a small bowl, mix the charcoal and baking soda together.
- Once the charcoal and the baking soda are mixed well add the coconut oil and a few drops of your favourite essential oils and mix thoroughly
- Pour the mixture into a small container.
Tips:
- Store in a cool dry place, I pop ours in our bathroom draw.
- The mixture can become hard when cold because of the coconut oil content.
- Dry brushing works best, no need to pop your brush under water first.
- Charcoal can be messy so make sure you are able to wipe your bathroom bench, sink and your mouth with a towel afterwards!
- Our essential oil favourites of ours e.g. wintergreen, rosemary, spearmint, peppermint, tea tree or oregano. Pick one or two of those or chose your own but remember you only need a few drops!
- These make great gifts for family.
