If you've been wondering how to make your own natural toothpaste, then you've come to the right place! This homemade natural toothpaste is made with 3 ingredients and will help whiten your teeth and make your breath fresh without all of the toxic chemicals in most store bought toothpastes.
With all of the toxic chemicals that can be found in some store bought toothpastes, I've been trying to find a good alternative that I can make myself. I love knowing what's in the products that I put in my body, and this DIY toothpaste only has 3 ingredients! I've been using it for about 3 months now, and have noticed that my teeth feel cleaner and are more white than they were before I started using it. It's so easy to make and leaves a nice minty, clean taste behind as well!
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What's in homemade toothpaste?
- ½ cup of coconut oil ( Purchase HERE)
- 4 tablespoons of baking soda ( Purchase HERE )
- 15 drops of peppermint essential oil ( Purchase HERE )
How do you make homemade toothpaste?
- Start by adding ½ cup of room temperature coconut oil to a bowl.
- Next, add 4 tablespoons of baking soda.
- Pour in 15 drops of peppermint essential oil.
- Mix together until it forms a nice, soft paste.
- Transfer the toothpaste to an airtight jar. I love THESE glass jars for storing my homemade toothpaste.
How do you use homemade toothpaste?
To use the homemade toothpaste, simply add ½ teaspoon to your toothbrush and brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice each day!
This homemade toothpaste is a great natural whitener and will also leave your breath smelling minty fresh!
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Homemade Natural Toothpaste
Description
This homemade natural toothpaste is made with 3 ingredients and will help whiten your teeth and make your breath fresh without all of the toxic chemicals in most store bought toothpastes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons of baking soda
- 15 drops of peppermint essential oil
Instructions
Mix the ingredients together in a bowl and transfer to an airtight container or glass jar. To use, place ½ teaspoon of the paste on a toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes, twice daily.
Lorraine Ward says
would you have something for false teeth to soak in?
Alasha says
I made this yesterday. Great recipe thank you for sharing a natural alternative.
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gillian barbara flynn says
I love your copper cleaning recipe and it saved my expensive french kettle which I was about to throw out!!!! Now, it's the pride of my kitchen!!! Thanks from Sydney ,Australia
Jessica says
I'm so happy it helped you!!
Ivory says
I love this, wow, amazing. Thanks as always for sharing
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Frank J says
Room temp coconut oil if you live in Florida! Otherwise, warm it slightly before mixing. Other oils can work if peppermint is strong for you (wintergreen is nice). Also add a little sea salt to help fight bacteria. And use a pea size amount. Has worked well for years for me.
Syl says
I like to learn to make homemade deodorant anti perspirant.
Katie Anne says
According to Dr. Robert Cassar of Earther Academy, you will not need deodorant anymore if your body has detoxed fully. I personally use a natural deodorant (Toms) but, hopefully, one day I won't need it at all! Blessed be !
Pam says
Can this be used for dogs? I would think so.
Jessica says
I would not use this for your dog...they may have an aversion to the peppermint oil. I would look up a dog specific toothpaste...I'll try to find one and see if I can help!
Katie Anne says
I'm glad your affiliate essential oil is NOW because they do steam distillation to extract their oils. Thumbs up for you for the recipe & for being affiliated with quality!
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Mary says
Clove oil in your toothpaste recipe works really well as an antibacterial. Dentists use clove oil all the time in their practice. It’s a hot oil so start out with small amount. Clove and orange is so nice!
Thank you for all your
Wonderful recipes and
Tips!
Mary
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Jordan says
Is this safe for children?
Thanks,
Jordan from MS
Lola says
This recipe rocks! I have been making a similar recipe for years and I never ever get cavities. So much better than the commercial toothpastes out there with their toxic ingredients! I also use Dentitox (https://bit.ly/HappyHealthySmile) for my gums and my teeth and its an amazing complement to my DIY toothpaste. This is great! Thanks!
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Jessie says
Love this recipe! Just curious, have you ever tried using other essential oils? Like say lavender, or orange for instance? I find peppermint to be harsh, and actually use kids toothpaste now because I can't stand it.
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Michelle says
Do you have a toothpaste recipe without Baking Soda? I'm wanting to make a natural toothpaste for someone who is allergic to corn and corn products. Thanks!
Caliandra says
I don't believe Baking Soda is a corn product. I think you might be confusing it with Baking Powder
Ivory says
I will be making this today. I love the three natural ingredients. Thanks!
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Paula says
In your recipe, you say use peppermint essential oil, in video you say use peppermint extract. These are not the same. Does the coconut oil reharden the paste after it is made?
Anna says
Essential oils are pretty toxic to consume, peppermint extract should have the same effect
Melissa says
Yes! Peppermint essential oil can be dangerous. Peppermint extract would be so much better for this.
Alkaline says
Yes essential oils are toxic to consume but this is a tooth paste I don’t think anyone is going to be eating this lol 😂.
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Erin says
!! WARNING !!
There are side affects if you ingest peppermint essential oil. It’s best if you use the peppermint oil used in baking. THAT is fine to ingest.
Ky says
Hello, just made my toothpaste but I believe I made an error. I melted my coconut oil and now the baking soda sits at the bottom. What should I do?
Barbara says
I'm worried about coconut oil and plumbing; it solidifies when cool. I used to do "pulling" with coconut oil, and I was always having to spit it out into a cup that I would then drain into the trash. Do you just spit it into the sink? Thanks for any guidance.
keiji says
essential oil can kill you. how about you use peppermint extract or flavoring? don't be dumb and post this on the internet if gullible people will listen to it and die.
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Reed says
Can kill you? If you are planning to ingest the entire bottle. My doctor has me taking peppermint oil for my stomach issues and I’m still kicking. People need to really do their research. You know certain foods can kill you over time as well.
Diane says
Thank you Reed, I also use peppermint for digestive issues at times. I’m still here after many years. The peppermint essential oil is from my Naturopathic Doctor.
Mackenzie says
How long does this last when stored?
Mr. Tooth says
I just made this recipe for the first time, but I replaced peppermint oil with clove oil which is used for sensitive teeth. This stuff leaves my teeth feeling much cleaner than store bought toothpaste.
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Melissa Murray says
How long does this last after it’s made??
Gabe says
Yea how long should this last after its made? And where should it be stored? Does it matter much?
Lissa says
I’ve been a dental hygienist for over 30 yrs. I applaud natural alternatives for cleaning teeth because of all the chemicals in regular toothpastes. However, please be mindful to brush your teeth gently with this baking soda toothpaste. Baking soda is a great neutralizer for cavity control but can also be very abrasive. Brush teeth for two minutes but with gentle pressure applied. A good way to test how hard you brush is to pinch your toothbrush handle between your pointer finger and your thumb. Brush your teeth holding the toothbrush handle while pinching it between the two fingers. That’s the pressure you should be using while brushing holding your toothbrush handle with your whole hand.