It is very easy to make your own homemade minty toothpaste. You just need three ingredients: peppermint leaves, baking soda, and coconut oil. Mix it up, put a small amount on your toothbrush, and your mouth will be minty fresh!
Minty Toothpaste Ingredients
1 cup of coconut oil
1/2 cup of baking soda
20 fresh peppermint leaves (clean and non-wet)
Minty Toothpaste Instructions
First, in a double boiler, combine the peppermint leaves and oil. Heat on low for 20 minutes. Pour into a glass jar. Once cooled, remove the leaves.
Then mix in the baking soda. Cover with a lid.
Adults: brush teeth three times a day with a pea sized amount. Do not swallow. Discontinue use if any irritation occurs.
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Your breath is so fresh!
By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT
Last Updated: 8/2/18
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