Making your own toothpaste can be a fun project for anyone who likes making their own stuff, even if you don't like the flavor of commercial toothpaste.Many of the artificial ingredients in commercial toothpaste are artificial, so you can avoid them.
Step 1: You have to collect your ingredients.
To make this recipe, you will need 1/3 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup fine sea salt, and a little bit of essential oil.Baking soda can be used to clean the teeth and eliminate bad breath.It is inexpensive, which is a great advantage.Salt helps remove plaque.It causes you to salivate, which is nature's method of protecting teeth.This effect is increased when combined with baking soda.The taste of the essential oil is important.Consistency is what the water is for.
Step 2: Baking soda and sea salt should be mixed together.
Make sure you mix the sea salt with the baking soda.If you look closely at the mixture, you should not see clumps of sea salt, but rather the salt should be dispersed so that it is difficult to pick out the baking soda.A fork or whisk can be used to break up clumps of salt.When brushing, make sure to mix everything together until it is the same consistency because big clumps of sea salt can be harmful.
Step 3: You can add a few drops of essential oil to it.
Many people prefer spearmint since it is what they are used to.You can try other flavors as well.lavender, orange, and eucalyptus have antiseptic and antibacterial properties and have been shown to reduce anxiety.These are also used in dentistry.
Step 4: The water should be mixed in.
Stir well after each addition if you do this a few drops at a time.It is possible to make it as thin as you want, but be aware that if it is too thin it will be hard to keep it on the brush, making it difficult to brush your teeth.
Step 5: There is a glass jar for storing toothpaste.
If you have chosen to include oil, you should store it in glass containers.In a cool dry place, store the paste near your toothbrush.
Step 6: Scoop something onto your brush.
You can either dip your brush into the paste or use a spoon to heap it onto it.Try using different amounts.Start with a pea-sized drop and add more if you don't feel like it is enough.
Step 7: You should collect your ingredients.
Depending on how much you want to make, you will need equal parts coconut oil and baking soda.You can start with coconut oil and baking soda.To enjoy essential oil.If you want, you can add a bit of sugar.Coconut oil is said to be effective against tooth decay because it is a bacterium that lives on sugar and clings to teeth.Coconut oil is said to remove all the germs from your teeth.The plant of the same name is used as a natural sweetener.It is believed to fight against tooth decay.
Step 8: Put the coconut oil and baking soda into a container.
Once the baking soda and oil are incorporated, mix them together.There is a mixture of coconut oil and baking soda.The best way to do this task is with a whisk or fork.
Step 9: Take a few drops of essential oil.
Put a small amount on your tongue to taste it.
Step 10: If you want, add Stevia to make it sweeter.
If you want to make the toothpaste more appetizing, add a few drops of Stevia at a time and stir well.After tasting a small amount, add more.It will take at least half an hour for the substance to be completely dissolved, so make sure you don't add too much.Be careful with Stevia, it is known to be sweeter than sugar.You don't want your paste to be too sweet.
Step 11: The toothpaste can be put in a jar.
If you have chosen to include oil, you should store it in glass containers.In a cool dry place, store the paste near your toothbrush.
Step 12: It's a good idea to scoop a bit on your brush.
You can either dip your brush into the paste or use a spoon to heap it on the brush.Try using different amounts.Start with a pea-sized drop and add more if you don't feel like it is enough.
Step 13: Pick out your ingredients.
You only need three parts baking soda, one part salt, and a few drops of essential oil to make this powder.This is not a paste.If you prefer a paste, choose one of the other recipes, or add a bit of water to the powder.In terms of effectiveness, there is no difference between them.What is important is the ratio, a part can mean anything you want it to mean.If you use 3 cups of baking soda, you will use 1 cup of salt.The amount of baking soda and salt you use will affect the effect.Adding a few drops of lemon juice will make it taste better.
Step 14: The baking soda and salt should be put together.
You can stir them together or put them in a sealable container and then shake them vigorously.The shaking method is better for mixing the two ingredients.
Step 15: Add essential oil.
Now is the time to add essential oil for flavor.Add a few drops of your favorite to the powder.
Step 16: Put your powder in a safe location.
The essential oil should be kept in a jar.You can keep it in a plastic bag or glass container if you didn't.Store it in a dry place away from the sun.
Step 17: Use your powder to make something.
If you want to do it without water, you can wet your brush in the sink and then dip it into the powder.If you want to do this, simply put some of the powder on the brush or in your mouth and brush for two minutes.You can experiment with and without water.