D-I-Y: Charcoal toothpaste recipe

 

Making your own toothpaste is an easy way to cut back on your everyday plastic usage.

An added bonus: using activated charcoal toothpaste not only whitens your teeth naturally, but it makes teeth even cleaner - because it’s draws out grime and dirt. The coconut oil also has antibacterial properties that help reduce plaque and stains. It’s a win-win-win! No plastic, whiter and healthier teeth. 

INSIDER TIPS:
1. I’ve been using this recipe for a while, and sometimes reduce the amount of coconut oil (and add a bit more water) because coconut oil can block your drain. 

2. It can get messy. Spit it out into the garden, or a container to go in garden or compost, if you don’t want black splats on your sink.  

3. Mix it up. I used this recipe non-stop for a couple of months and my mouth went...weird. It might just be me, but I alternate using charcoal toothpaste and regular toothpaste. It’s still unbelievable how much plastic toothpaste tubes I’ve cut back on!  

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How to make charcoal toothpaste: 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Activated Charcoal

  • 2 Tablespoons Baking Soda

  • 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil

  • 1-2 Drops of Essential Oils (Optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt the coconut oil in a small sauce pan or in a double boiler.

2. Once melted, pour into a small bowl and mix in the activated charcoal, baking soda and essential oils.

3.  the mixture into a small container and store in a cool dry place.

 
 
Marie Holdaway