How to make toothpaste

How to Make Homemade Toothpaste

Apr 7, 2017 | Personal Care | 0 comments

I’ve been making my own toothpaste for years, it took a bit to get used to at first but now it’s so weird if I ever use store bought stuff.

‍‍‍My partner (Brett) and I have been living together since the beginning of 2017 and his store bought tube of toothpaste had run out. He knows how passionate I am about reducing waste and knowing what ingredients you put in your body, so it was no shock to him when I asked if he’d consider using an alternative.

‍‍‍‍‍I didn’t expect him to take a huge leap forward, so I suggested we take a visit to the health food shop and buy a more natural toothpaste, as a way of transition.

‍‍‍‍We went, we looked, and then we looked at the ingredients. It was no surprise to me what we found, but I think Brett had a bit of an awakening. In that space I offered to make him some homemade paste to try.

‍‍‍‍He happily agreed, tried and adapted instantly. (Such a champion)

 

INGREDIENTS

  • Bicarb (Bicarbonate of Soda)
  • Liquid: Vegetable Glycerine OR Coconut Oil (fractionated or cold pressed)
  • Flavour (I used peppermint essential oil)

METHOD

  • Put some bicarb in a bowl
  • Put a lesser quantity of liquid in
  • Mix with a fork – this helps to break up any lumps
  • If it’s too runny add more bicarb, if it’s too dry add more liquid
  • Add food grade essential oil for flavour (less is more) and mix
  • Mixture should be like a paste, similar to what you get in shops
  • Transfer to a jar

To brush your teeth, simply wet toothbrush as normal, dip brush in toothpaste mixture and brush your teeth. Supa dupa simple!

 

NOTES

  • I can obtain all ingredients from my local bulk food store (Wasteless Pantry). This means I take in my own containers and fill them up = zero waste for me.
  • I use a soft bristled bamboo brush.
  • It will probably take you a few days to get used to using homemade toothpaste. Stick it out for a week, once you’re used to it, it will be weird to go back to the frothy stuff.
  • Once you’re a hardcore, seasoned homemade toothpaste user, you can just use straight bicarb + add any other ingredients as desired. I add activated charcoal to help with teeth whitening.

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