I love finding things - especially homemade things - that work better than I expected, don't you?  I am on a quest to not only BETTER my health but to sustain my good health.  In doing so, I am always on the lookout for things that I can make myself.  I feel that not only are those items better for my family and myself, but they are usually great money-savers, too.

About 3 years ago I started making my own toothpaste.  It's SO simple and it really does do a great job.  Even though I still have all of my own teeth (except for a wisdom tooth that was pulled), I was not blessd with good teeth.  BUT...I haven't had a cavity since I've been making my own toothpaste and my gums are healthier than they were when I used store-bought toothpaste!  I also think that my breath stays fresher using my own product, too. 

So, if you are interested, I'll show you how I made a fresh batch this afternoon...The products are simple and may already be in your kitchen.  First, you need a good air-tight container.  I use an old Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Cream jar.  It is the perfect size.  Next you will need Baking Powder (NOT SODA!!), Hydrogen Peroxide and a flavored oil (peppermint, spearmint, or wintergreen).  I used peppermint for this batch.

Put 3 slightly heaping ts. of Baking Powder in the jar.  (Sorry for the poor quality photo.)  Next...

Add 1-1/2 ts. Peroxide.  Then...

Add about 4-5 drops of flavored oil.  Mix WELL, sraping the sides where you need to.

This mixture will fiz and bubble.  When it stops it will be nearly even w/the top of the jar.  Perfect.  Wait a few minutes after the fizzing stops, when it dries to a somewhat hard powder and then it's ready to use. 

To use, simply wet your toothbrush and then dip/rub off as much of the toothpaste as you need and brush as usual.  Close lid tightly when finished.

That's all there is to it!  Let me know if you try this.

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

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Posted by Anonymous

Thanks! I always thought it was baking soda. I can't wait to give this a try. You also have me motivated to make my own soap again. I use olive oil in my body soap; I wonder if I could put oliive oil in your face soap recipe? My skin is really dry.

Take Care,
Melisa
A fellow Daybook Society Member

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Posted by Haflingerhorses

Wow, this is amazing. I'll have to remember this recipe and try it. Thanks for sharing it!
You should enter this in Mary of Canadagirl Tightwad Tuesday meme.
Antoinette

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Posted by Buckeyeblog

Yes, I do think that olive oil would work in my soap - at least the glycerin soap that I make. I would add 2 TB olive oil and 1 or 2 TB water to the melted glycerin for your soap. Oatmeal is also very good for dry skin and helps exfoliate some of that dead, dry skin away. Your skin will be super smooth and beautiful!

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

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Posted by momto4beauties

I'm with the first person that commented...I've always seen baking soda added to toothpaste, not powder. Not saying that it doesn't work though..just wondering why powder and not the soda? Does one work better than the other or is it something with the chemical reaction? Also, once this toothpaste is made, does it need to be refrigerated to stay good? Just askin'...cause I'm wierd like that. lol!! ;)

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Posted by Buckeyeblog

I have no idea why this recipe calls for Baking Powder instead of Soda - probably like Heather said, b/c of the chemical reaction. I had always used Arm & Hammer Baking Soda toothpaste and liked it well enough.

No...you do not have to refrigerate the toothpaste. Just make sure it's stored in a good air-tight jar.

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

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