Natural Toothpaste Recipe

The first thing that we indulge in, after getting up in the morning, is brushing our teeth. The routine is repeated at night also, just before retiring to our cozy beds. In fact, toothpaste and toothbrush have become an integral part of our life. However, these days, there have been many claims about fluoride, found in almost all toothpastes available in the market, being harmful. While the claims have not been proven till date, most of the people have started feeling the need to switch to natural and harmless products for cleaning their teeth. Not only are they safe for the entire family, but they assist you in leading a healthier lifestyle and keeping the planet green. Keeping this in mind, we have detailed two natural toothpaste recipes here, promising you great taste and best oral health. Read on and take your pick.

How To Make Natural Toothpaste

Recipe 1

Ingredients

½ cup Baking Soda
A dash of Table Salt
¼ cup Hydrogen Peroxide
A dash of Stevia (optional)
1 drop Peppermint Oil

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, put baking soda and add a dash of salt. Mix well.
Now, blend in hydrogen peroxide and peppermint oil.
Taste the paste and if you want it to be sweeter, add a dash of stevia.
Mix the ingredients well, until they gel into a paste-like consistency. If the consistency is not right, you may add more hydrogen peroxide.
Your natural, homemade toothpaste is ready.

Recipe 2

Ingredients

¾ cup Baking Soda
¼ cup Salt
12 tsp Glycerin
Water
Few drops Peppermint Oil (optional)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, place baking soda and salt. Blend well.
Add glycerin and mix thoroughly.
Now, add enough water to the bowl, to form a thick paste.
Add a few drops of peppermint oil and mix again.
Your natural, homemade toothpaste is ready to use.

Recipe 3

Ingredients

½ ounce powdered Chalk
3 ounces powdered Orris Root
4 tsp tincture of Vanilla
15 drops Rose Geranium Oil
Raw Honey (as required)

Instructions

Put powdered chalk, orris root, vanilla, and rose geranium oil in a medium mixing bowl. Give the ingredients a gentle stir to blend them well.
Add honey, mixing thoroughly, enough to reach the desired consistency.
Transfer the paste into an airtight container.
Your toothpaste is ready to use.
Simply scoop out the required amount onto your toothbrush, before use.

Recipe 4

Ingredients

¼ tsp Peppermint Oil
¼ tsp Spearmint Oil
¼ cup Arrowroot
¼ cup powdered Orris Root
¼ cup Water
1 tsp ground Sage

Instructions

Take a mixing bowl and combine arrowroot, orris root and sage together.
Pour in water and blend well into a paste, to your desired thickness or consistency.
Add peppermint oil and spearmint oil. Give a gentle stir to the paste.
Store the paste in a tightly covered jar, at room temperature.
For a different aroma and taste, you can replace peppermint oil and spearmint oil with ½ tsp each of cinnamon oil and clove oil.

Recipe 5

Ingredients

1 ounce finely powdered Myrrh
1 pound powdered Arrowroot
3 ounces powdered Orris Root
Some finely powdered Sage
15 drops Lemon Oil
8 drops Clove Oil
10 drops Bergamot Oil
10 drops Coconut Oil

Instructions

Combine all the powdered ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Add the oils into the mixture and stir well to form a paste.
Transfer the paste into an airtight container and scoop out the desired amount onto the brush to use.

Some Tips

In order to prevent the toothpaste from drying out, store it in a plastic container.
Instead of peppermint oil, you can use ground cinnamon or vanilla extract, to add flavor to the toothpaste.

The natural, homemade versions of store-bought toothpastes are sugar-free and non-toxic, making them convenient for use by kids or people with fluorosis, without any worries of adverse effects.

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