Homemade All Natural: Toothpaste with Essential Oils

Learn how to make homemade all-natural toothpaste with essential oils. Full video tutorial and free printable labels.

If you stick around our journal long, you will find out that we like to make a lot of homemade products to get rid of toxins in our home. One of the first things we started making was toothpaste.

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HOMEMADE WHITENING TOOTHPASTE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS VIDEO TUTORIAL

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH CONVENTIONAL TOOTHPASTE?

Removing conventional items full of toxins and chemicals from of our home was a top priority when we first started using essential oils.

If more is swallowed than the normal amount used for brushing, get medical help or contact poison control right away.” Have you ever read the warning label on the back of your toothpaste tube? Mine says, ” KEEP out of reach of children.

YIKES! Something that our kids see me put in our mouth could greatly harm them if they put it in their mouth. This is why we decided to make our own toothpaste with natural and safe ingredients.

HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE INGREDIENTS

Calcium carbonate
Xylitol
Baking soda
Coconut oil
Essential oils (see our favorites listed below)

HOW TO MAKE TOOTHPASTE

Mix 5 parts calcium carbonate, 3 parts xylitol, and 2 parts baking soda in a bowl.
Add 5 drops of clove bud and 15 drops of peppermint essential oil. (Or see other essential oils you can use below)
Add 4 parts coconut oil and mix until well combined.
Store your toothpaste in an airtight container. That simple!

You can make any quantity you want! We do this with tablespoon amounts and usually, double this recipe.

Precautions

Consult with your healthcare provider before using this toothpaste.

Do not ingest.

Some people may have sensitivities to essential oils.

Ensure the ingredients you are using are safe for internal use.

BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE

Peppermint– Add peppermint essential oil to help freshen breathe and leave the mouth feeling clean.
Clove– Everyone should add a few drops of clove to their homemade toothpaste. Clove has powerful cleansing and purifying properties.
Wild Orange– Wild orange will help cleanse the mouth.
Cinnamon– Cinnamon essential oil can be used to freshen breathe and naturally whiten teeth.

Make sure the essential oils you choose are pure and recommended for internal use.

Have you ever made your own toothpaste? Did you add essential oils for extra flavor and benefits? Share your recipes and favorite blends in the comments.

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Homemade Toothpaste

By the studio Ascher Prep: 5 minutes minsActive: 5 minutes minsTotal: 10 minutes mins

SaveSaved Pin Print This toothpaste recipe is so easy to make and works wonderfluly!

Equipment

Airtight container for storage

Ingredients

5 tablespoons of calcium carbonate
3 tablespoons of xylitol
2 tablespoons of baking soda
4 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
15 drops of peppermint essential oil, approved for internal use
5 drops of clove bud essential oil, approved for internal use

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Instructions

Combine calcium carbonate, xylitol, and baking soda in a small bowl.
Add coconut oil and essential oils and stir in well.
Transfer to an airtight container for storage.

Notes

Consult with your healthcare provider before using this toothpaste. Do not ingest. Some people may have sensitivities to essential oils. Tried this recipe?Mention @our_oily_house or tag #ouroilyhouse! This recipe is for your own viewing pleasure and is not meant for healing purposes. Readers must perform their own research and tests before making any recipe.