Plastic free toothpaste!
Time:15 min
Difficulty:Easy
Your typical toothpaste comes in non-recyclable plastic tubes. Did you know you can make your very own teeth-whitening, breath-freshening blend right at home in a reusable container? Plus, the ingredients are super simple to find at your local stores and online, ready to order. That’s something to smile about!!
Here’s what you need:
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda*
*Note: you can alter the amount of baking soda to your preference. For deep cleaning, add an additional ½ teaspoon. Or, if you have more sensitive teeth, use just 1 teaspoon. - 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1-2 tsp peppermint extract (or experiment by adding other extracts in your favourite flavour, like orange, vanilla, or cinnamon!)
- A small reusable container. This is a great chance to upcycle your jam jars!
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1:
Place all the ingredients together in your reusable container.
Step 2:
Mix until you create a smooth paste.
Step 3:
Apply a small amount of natural toothpaste to your toothbrush and brush away!
Step 4:
SMILE!
I love coconut
That’s such a good idea
That is so cool. I will ask my mom if I can try it!!
Haven’t done it but from the coments I’m going to!
I am not sure if I want to try it because I am not very good at backing, cooking and especially not when it’s toothpaste
Wow! I’m def gonna try this!
That looks super good!! Maybe I’ll try it!
Want to try any flavor except peppermint