. Simple toothpaste Inspired by Stephanie Tourles and her DIY beauty bible "Organic Body Care Recipes," this formula couldn’t be easier. This is for a single-use application, so the adjust measurements to suit the amount you like on your brush. 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, finely ground 1 drop peppermint, clove, or citrus pure essential oil A few drops of water Mix ingredients in a small bowl and combine thoroughly until a thick paste is formed. Scoop it on to your toothbrush and brush as usual. 2. Vegan toothpaste Many commercial toothpastes include glycerin to help maintain the product’s texture, but unless it is listed specifically as vegetable glycerin, it is of animal origin. If you want a vegan toothpaste that contains glycerin, try this. 2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin 4 tablespoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon guar gum 8 tablespoons water 5 drops peppermint, clove, or citrus pure essential oil Place all the ingredients except essential oil in a pot and cook on low heat, stirring frequently, for five minutes or until the mixture achieves a paste-like texture. Cool, add essential oil to taste, and store in a sterile jar at room temperature. Use as usual. 3. Coconut-based toothpaste This formula swaps out the glycerin and uses coconut oil instead. The coconut flavor and essential oil should mask the subtle taste of the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, but you can add a few drops of stevia if you prefer a sweeter paste. 6 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide 2 tablespoons coconut oil (warm enough to be liquid, which means above 76 degrees F) 10 drops peppermint, clove, or citrus pure essential oil Put baking soda in a bowl, add the other ingredients and mix until you achieve a proper paste texture. Add a small amount of baking soda if it’s runny; add more coconut oil if it’s too dry. Taste, and add more essential oil if you want a more flavorful paste. Store in an opaque container (required to protect the hydrogen peroxide) and use as usual.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:42:12 +0000
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