Plastic Free July Day 5

DIY Toothpaste

I use this simple recipe

1 part Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt

2 parts Baking Soda

4 parts Coconut Oil

This is very salty, so flavor to taste using mint oil, citrus oil, anise oil, cinnamon oil or the powdered equivalents. Or use what ever suits your taste buds.  Mix all ingredients well.  (If using liquid for flavoring, use sparingly, so the texture won't be too runny).

This is a very sensual recipe.  It makes your mouth feel nourished and cared for.

I use the Himalayan Pink Salt because, I can get it in bulk, and because it has 84 minerals and trace elements, which can only be good for mouth health.  To reduce plastic used in making this, you might consider using powdered herbs rather than essential oils or extracts which usually have plastic packaging.  I think even if you use coconut oil in a jar, there will be some plastic on the lid.

Until I started using this recipe, I was just using baking soda straight, the old fashioned tooth powder.

Some herbs which are linked with oral hygiene are myrrh, anise, citrus, and propolis, or research on line.

That's the Plastic Free Tip for Day 5  --And yes that is a plastic toothbrush in the picture.  That will be another blog post.  ;)