Making Homemade (All-Natural!) Toothpaste by zoeyartanddesign

View this thread on steempeak.com
· @zoeyartanddesign · (edited)
$0.24
Making Homemade (All-Natural!) Toothpaste
<center>Hi, Steemians! 

Today I want to share with you my first homemade toothpaste-making experience. 

There are tons of recipes similar to this all over the internet, so I figured, I'd give it a try! I used coconut oil, baking soda, OraMD, and a couple drops of stevia extract. I used what I had available, so you could probably adjust it to whatever you have available- as long as you still use coconut oil and baking soda. 

![Photo Feb 08, 9 15 14 PM.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbdJ7nBZ2tMmRUNivqCEAX2o8Y9NM9h5BspmMayor5U67/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%209%2015%2014%20PM.jpg)


I made this as kind of a test try, so I didn't make very much this time. Here's what I used (about- I wasn't very exact about measuring):

* 4 teaspoons Non-GMO refined Coconut Oil
* 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
* Approx. 10 drops OraMD
* A couple drops of Stevia Extract

OraMD is just pure peppermint, spearmint, and almond oils mixed together. If you don't have this you could probably just use peppermint oil, and if you don't like peppermint, you could just skip it all together. 
 
The coconut oil is refined- that means it won't smell or taste like coconut. Unrefined coconut oil tastes and smells like coconut. They both do the same things, so you could use either. 

I just used the stevia extract to make it taste a little sweet. However, then I read it can treat cavities and it is actually good for your teeth!

Then, I added the baking soda, followed by the rest of the ingredients. I stirred until it was soft. I then cut a toothpaste tube in half, put it in that, and sealed it in a Ziploc bag. 

![Photo Feb 08, 9 23 30 PM.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXDMUjcVprX9sUfj8Nyij66ctr5Zyo8e9geZAoXkJh9sy/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%209%2023%2030%20PM.jpg)

And then, I brushed my teeth with it! Being honest, it feels a little weird brushing your teeth with oil. And you don't get that foamy bubbly feeling in your mouth like you do with other toothpastes-- but this is because **it isn't made with chemicals.**

However, it did make my mouth feel very clean! I think I added a little too much baking soda though... it was a little too salty for my taste! Next time I will try with 1/4 tsp baking soda. 

You can read more about how these ingredients promote clean teeth, good breath, and prevent gum disease, cavities, and gingivitis [here](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-oil-and-teeth), [here](www.dynamicdentalinc.com/blog/bid/81389/how-baking-soda-can-keep-your-mouth-and-teeth-healthy), [here](peppermintjim.com/have-you-tried-peppermint-spearmint-oil-for-oral-hygiene/), and [here](https://www.dentistrywithaheart.com/blog/the-relationship-between-stevia-extract-and-cavities/). 

Plus, it's fluoride free! 

What do you think, Steemians? Let me know in the comments below if you try it! 

![steemit_signature.jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ7tNMTLYZ5DZq2TzVTo6G2XKG4XKVfn8JEk2ESVhfb8G/steemit_signature.jpeg):)

Until next time,

~Zoey
 ![1 unfucker badge.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWfouw7SQHJpiGxNc2tfNDqe6QpAATiBjZCX6pibkehGi/1%20unfucker%20badge.jpg)</center>
👍  , , , , ,
properties (23)
post_id31,362,505
authorzoeyartanddesign
permlinkmaking-homemade-all-natural-toothpaste
categoryhomemade
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "format": "markdown", "links": ["https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-oil-and-teeth", "www.dynamicdentalinc.com/blog/bid/81389/how-baking-soda-can-keep-your-mouth-and-teeth-healthy", "peppermintjim.com/have-you-tried-peppermint-spearmint-oil-for-oral-hygiene/", "https://www.dentistrywithaheart.com/blog/the-relationship-between-stevia-extract-and-cavities/"], "image": ["https://steemitimages.com/DQmbdJ7nBZ2tMmRUNivqCEAX2o8Y9NM9h5BspmMayor5U67/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%209%2015%2014%20PM.jpg"], "tags": ["homemade", "recipes", "dental", "teeth", "toothpaste"]}"
created2018-02-09 03:05:51
last_update2018-02-12 04:04:15
depth0
children3
net_rshares35,358,485,610
last_payout2018-02-16 03:05:51
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.184 SBD
curator_payout_value0.052 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length3,077
author_reputation676,082,975,391
root_title"Making Homemade (All-Natural!) Toothpaste"
beneficiaries
0.
accountminnowsupport
weight500
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (6)
@vibeof100monkeys ·
Nice work!  I tend to buy non fluoride toothpaste. To make it is far to expensive, coconut oil is very pricey, but I do pull with in once a month 💯🐒
👍  
properties (23)
post_id31,899,194
authorvibeof100monkeys
permlinkre-zoeyartanddesign-making-homemade-all-natural-toothpaste-20180211t142358544z
categoryhomemade
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["homemade"]}"
created2018-02-11 14:24:00
last_update2018-02-11 14:24:00
depth1
children2
net_rshares1,019,551,856
last_payout2018-02-18 14:24:00
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length148
author_reputation5,329,257,028,812
root_title"Making Homemade (All-Natural!) Toothpaste"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@zoeyartanddesign ·
Thanks, @vibeof100monkeys! What country are you in? We actually got this small jar of coconut oil for only $1 at the Dollar Tree- one was just put in our town, so we went in to check it out, and they had coconut oil! But yes non fluoride toothpaste is what we get when not making it- usually Tom's or Now brand. :) It is good for pulling too!
properties (22)
post_id32,025,853
authorzoeyartanddesign
permlinkre-vibeof100monkeys-re-zoeyartanddesign-making-homemade-all-natural-toothpaste-20180212t034743522z
categoryhomemade
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "users": ["vibeof100monkeys"], "tags": ["homemade"]}"
created2018-02-12 03:47:48
last_update2018-02-12 03:47:48
depth2
children1
net_rshares0
last_payout2018-02-19 03:47:48
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length342
author_reputation676,082,975,391
root_title"Making Homemade (All-Natural!) Toothpaste"
beneficiaries
0.
accountminnowsupport
weight500
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000
@vibeof100monkeys ·
In UK coconut oil if around £10 for 500g, so about £14! I get mine from on online place here in UK. The toothpaste is Kingfisher! 💯🐒
properties (22)
post_id32,086,110
authorvibeof100monkeys
permlinkre-zoeyartanddesign-re-vibeof100monkeys-re-zoeyartanddesign-making-homemade-all-natural-toothpaste-20180212t100709644z
categoryhomemade
json_metadata"{"app": "steemit/0.1", "tags": ["homemade"]}"
created2018-02-12 10:07:09
last_update2018-02-12 10:07:09
depth3
children0
net_rshares0
last_payout2018-02-19 10:07:09
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 SBD
curator_payout_value0.000 SBD
pending_payout_value0.000 SBD
promoted0.000 SBD
body_length132
author_reputation5,329,257,028,812
root_title"Making Homemade (All-Natural!) Toothpaste"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 SBD
percent_steem_dollars10,000