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    3 Ingredient Homemade Natural Toothpaste

    by Jessica 31 Comments

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    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.

    homemade toothpaste in a glass jar

    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!

    If you are interested in making your own natural products for your body and cleaning your home, be sure to check out my Home Tips Page HERE! There are hundreds of easy home tips, non-toxic cleaning recipes and DIY bath and body recipes too!

    This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase using one of my links, I will receive a small commission.

    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 )
    baking soda, peppermint essential oil and coconut oil

    How do you make homemade toothpaste?

    1. Start by adding ½ cup of room temperature coconut oil to a bowl.
    2. Next, add 4 tablespoons of baking soda.
    3. Pour in 15 drops of peppermint essential oil.
    4. Mix together until it forms a nice, soft paste.
    5. Transfer the toothpaste to an airtight jar. I love THESE glass jars for storing my homemade toothpaste.
    DIY toothpaste in a jar

    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


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    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

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    • 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.

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    Comments

    1. Lorraine Ward says

      September 21, 2019 at 1:17 am

      would you have something for false teeth to soak in?

      Reply
    2. gillian barbara flynn says

      April 28, 2020 at 12:14 am

      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

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 06, 2020 at 9:28 am

        I'm so happy it helped you!!

        Reply
    3. Ivory says

      January 27, 2021 at 11:54 am

      I love this, wow, amazing. Thanks as always for sharing

      ★★★★★

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    4. Frank J says

      February 02, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Syl says

        March 29, 2021 at 6:10 am

        I like to learn to make homemade deodorant anti perspirant.

        Reply
        • Katie Anne says

          June 25, 2021 at 7:48 pm

          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 !

          Reply
    5. Pam says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      Can this be used for dogs? I would think so.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        February 18, 2021 at 8:45 am

        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!

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    6. Katie Anne says

      June 25, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      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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    7. Mary says

      June 27, 2021 at 8:54 am

      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

        November 29, 2021 at 8:41 pm

        Is this safe for children?
        Thanks,
        Jordan from MS

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    8. Lola says

      September 11, 2021 at 10:20 am

      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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    9. Jessie says

      October 28, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      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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    10. Michelle says

      November 04, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Caliandra says

        March 11, 2022 at 3:17 pm

        I don't believe Baking Soda is a corn product. I think you might be confusing it with Baking Powder

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    11. Ivory says

      November 13, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      I will be making this today. I love the three natural ingredients. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

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    12. Paula says

      January 04, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      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?

      Reply
    13. Anna says

      January 18, 2022 at 8:54 pm

      Essential oils are pretty toxic to consume, peppermint extract should have the same effect

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      • Melissa says

        January 25, 2023 at 1:44 pm

        Yes! Peppermint essential oil can be dangerous. Peppermint extract would be so much better for this.

        Reply
    14. Alkaline says

      January 25, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      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 😂.

      Reply
    15. Barminatzecha Chayil Gaon shel YAHAHUYAH ha hakiy ramah says

      February 22, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      Thank You Jessica for Sharing You are a beautiful Mother praise The Most High Almighty YAH The Supreme Creator of Christ Yahsha aka Jesus, and The Nation of Yisrael, and my Great Father's Abraham Yitsqar and Yacob and All Hebrew Prophets. I read your article and saw your videos I was very impress Todah for sharring. Todah in Hebrew means thank you.

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    16. Erin says

      May 26, 2022 at 11:11 pm

      !! 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.

      Reply
    17. Ky says

      August 16, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      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?

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    18. Barbara says

      August 30, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      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.

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    19. keiji says

      August 31, 2022 at 8:27 am

      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

        December 12, 2022 at 1:41 pm

        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.

        Reply
    20. Mackenzie says

      October 29, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      How long does this last when stored?

      Reply
    21. Mr. Tooth says

      January 24, 2023 at 11:25 pm

      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.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Melissa Murray says

      January 25, 2023 at 1:45 pm

      How long does this last after it’s made??

      Reply
      • Gabe says

        January 25, 2023 at 6:10 pm

        Yea how long should this last after its made? And where should it be stored? Does it matter much?

        Reply

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