How to Make Toothpaste With Essential Oils

More and more people are contemplating carbon footprints and how to incorporate more organic foods and products into everyday life. Many people have found that making toothpaste at home is an easy and cost effective way to go green, reduce waste and create a safe and healthy product for the whole family.

Things You'll Need

• Small bowl with lid
• Spoon
• 5 teaspoons baking soda, plus more if needed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
• 10 drops food grade essential oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour baking soda into bowl. Add the salt. Stir in vegetable glycerin using the spoon to make a paste. Add more baking soda half a teaspoon at a time if the paste is too runny.

• 2

  Add your selected essential oil and blend. Add a few drops of water or additional vegetable glycerin if the paste is too thick. Taste the paste to determine if more essential oil is needed for flavoring.

• 3

  Place a lid on the bowl and store in a cool location away from direct sunlight. Keep the bowl sealed until you are ready to use. Using a spoon, scoop out a small amount of paste for your toothbrush when ready to use.