Easy Green Living Tips

Making all-natural, eco-friendly toothpaste is so absolutely simple that, once you read this, you may begin to wonder why you aren’t already making your own toothpaste. I know when I realized how simple it was – and how much money I could be saving – I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t already thought of it.

Big name commercial toothpastes are loaded with unnecessary chemicals, fake sweeteners and a long list of ingredients that are simply not required for healthy teeth, a clean mouth and fresh breath.

Plus, even all-natural brands still come in packaging that must be disposed of or recycled and are usually even more expensive than the conventional brands. But, it’s easy to limit the waste you send to landfills and save your self some money with this super simple eco-friendly, all-natural DIY toothpaste recipe.

Simply mix ½ cup baking soda in a bowl with ½ teaspoon sea salt, then add a few drops of an essential oil – like peppermint, anise, cinnamon, wintergreen or clove – and enough water to create a paste. You can also add vegetable glycerin if you prefer a more gel-like texture.

Store your all natural homemade DIY toothpaste in a reusable covered bowl or reusable squeeze tube and you are good to go.

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