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Do you want to try brushing your teeth with a cheap and ecological homemade toothpaste? The hygiene of our teeth, and of the entire mouth, is very important to avoid problems such as cavities. To prepare this paste you will only need ingredients such as white clay, coconut oil, aloe vera and bicarbonate, easy to find and cheap. These natural products provide us with great health benefits, in addition to helping us to recover the natural white of our teeth and take care of the gums.
Next, in Green Ecologist, we tell you how to make organic toothpaste, with natural and inexpensive recipes. If you are interested in making your own toothpaste that is good for your health and for the environment, take note!
How to make natural toothpaste with coconut oil
The coconut oil contains acids, such as lauric, myristic, oleic and linoleic and vitamins E and K. Thanks to this composition, this organic oil has antibacterial and healing propertiesTherefore, it will help us clean our mouths, avoid cavities and take care of our gums. It is not a product with a great whitening effect, but simply taking good care of the teeth, removing tartar and bacterial plaque, will help us to recover our natural color, which can be more or less white.
For Make Coconut Oil Toothpaste gather these ingredients and follow these steps:
Ingredients
- 30 grams or 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil
- 45 grams or 3 tablespoons of baking soda
Make sure that the coconut oil is organic, since it is the most natural and ecological on the market.
Preparation of toothpaste
- Heat the coconut oil a little so that it is liquid. You can heat just the right amount in the microwave or in a water bath.
- Pour the indicated amounts of each ingredient into a container and mix with a spoon until you get a smooth paste.
- Place the pasta in the jar you want to store it in, preferably a glass one, and let it cool.
- Store the bottle in the fridge and take it out just to use your homemade toothpaste.
- Take the paste out of the fridge a few minutes before using it and simply run the brush through it, if you want you can dip it a little in warm water beforehand.
- You can use this mixture in the normal way, just like commercial toothpastes are used.
How to make homemade white clay toothpaste
Also known as kaolin, the White clay is another natural product that can be used to make organic toothpaste and economical. Kaolin has anti-inflammatory, regenerative, astringent and antiseptic properties. For this reason, it helps to soothe inflamed gums and strengthen them, clean the entire oral cavity in an effective and healthy way and restore the natural tone of the enamel.
In addition, in this natural and ecological recipe we will use other ingredients such as sage, thyme and sea salt, with antibacterial and refreshing properties. For Make White Clay Toothpaste follow these directions:
Ingredients
- 300 g white clay
- 1 glass (250 ml) of sage infusion
- 1 glass (250 ml) thyme infusion
- 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt
- 8 drops of peppermint essential oil
Preparation of natural toothpaste
- Make the infusions, remove them from the heat and put the two glasses together in a large container.
- Add the white clay and sea salt to the infusions while they are still warm and mix well.
- Add the drops of peppermint essential oil and mix again.
- Put the mixture in a glass jar in the fridge and take it out just to use 2 or 3 times a day.
To have these medicinal plants at home, you have the option of growing them. In this other Green Ecologist article we tell you how to grow aromatic herbs at home.
How to make baking soda toothpaste
Surely you have bicarbonate at home, and if this is not the case, buying it will not cost you much, as it is an inexpensive product that can last a long time. In addition, it is known to be used in various health and beauty remedies, including mouth care. Baking soda has powerful antiseptic, antibacterial and whitening properties, perfect for taking care of teeth, preventing cavities, strengthening gums and whitening all teeth.
In addition, there are aromatic and medicinal herbs that are perfect to use in the mouth, providing freshness and more hygiene, so in this recipe we will add them. Take note of this recipe about how to make bicarbonate toothpaste the eco-friendly way:
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide diluted in 3% water
- 1 glass of mint infusion
- 1 glass of mint infusion
- 1 glass of rosemary infusion
Preparation
- Prepare the infusions with the proportion of 1 glass of water for 1 tablespoon of leaves and flowers of each herb, remove them from the heat and let them warm.
- Combine the baking soda, salt, and diluted hydrogen peroxide in a large bowl or container.
- Add the infusions to the bowl of the previous mixture and mix well until everything is well integrated.
- Store the bowl or jar in the fridge and take it out for just a few minutes before using the toothpaste with your brush.
Ecological recipe for toothpaste with aloe vera
This last organic recipe is indicated especially for those who need to take care of their gums, for example those who have sensitive or inflamed gums. The aloe vera or aloe It is a plant used throughout the world to treat a wide variety of health problems, as well as to prevent them and even for beauty treatments.
This succulent plant provides fiber, water, aloin, vitamins A, C and group B and minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium. It will help us maintain oral hygiene, but above all to regenerate and strengthen the gums. Follow these steps to Make Homemade Aloe Vera Toothpaste:
Ingredients
- 10 g aloe vera gel
- 25 g white clay
- 1 glass of thyme infusion
- 8 drops of peppermint or peppermint essential oil
Elaboration
- Cut, wash and open the aloe vera leaves to extract enough gel, if you haven't bought it before.
- Prepare the thyme infusion with 1 1/2 glasses of water and 1 large tablespoon of thyme, let it boil for 8 minutes, remove it from the heat and let it cool down.
- Add the aloe vera gel, the white clay and the infusion to a large container. You can do it by hand with a spoon or use a blender or mixer. It should be a homogeneous paste.
- Add the drops of peppermint or spearmint oil and mix a little again.
- Store the pasta in the fridge or refrigerator, covering the container or covering it with plastic wrap. Scoop out the paste just to use.
All these homemade toothpastes can last perfectly for a month in the fridge, their use is not recommended if it has passed more time or if it has not been stored well.
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