I thought it was time to post a new recipe. A NON food related recipe. Yup, you heard right....No food here. Although, this recipe is in fact comprised of completely edible food stuffs, though I'm not sure eating it would be all that enjoyable. Intrigued yet? Keep reading.
I've had quite a few people ask me for my homemade toothpaste recipe recently, so I thought I'd post it here. It's super simple, chemical, fluoride, artificial sweetener and Sodium Laurel Sulphate free. Be warned, it does NOT foam (due to the lack of sodium laurel sulphate, which is a commercial degreaser and I recommend keeping it away from your mouth (and body)). It may take a little time to get used to but it's so worth it. Your teeth, gums and body will be happy!! Did I mention it actually builds dentin (so it will make sensitive teeth less sensitive and stronger) and wards off cavities? There are no strict measurements, just blend according to your taste and texture preferences.
*3-4 parts organic coconut oil (anti microbial and anti bacterial)
*1-2 parts baking soda (or more, depends on how you like your toothpaste)
*1-2 parts Xylitol (again, according to your texture and taste preferences. Xylitol comes in granulated form) Xylitol tastes sweet, but it is a sugar alcohol, so it has no effect on blood sugar and doesn't rot teeth. In fact, it strengthens teeth and has been proven to ward off cavities much more effectively than fluoride.
*Essential oils of choice (optional). I like to use peppermint, tea tree or naiouli and spearmint combined :). Myrrh is great for gum health.
In a bowl, cream/mix the baking soda with the coconut oil using a spoon or fork or whatever works for you. Add the Xylitol and mix well. Finally, add the essential oils (if you choose to use them) and blend well. Your toothpaste should be a pastey consistency, not crumbly. If it's crumbly, cream in some more coconut oil. Store in a clean/sterilized container with a lid. You can use a popsicle stick or something similar to scoop out what you need onto your toothbrush.
A quick note: At warmer temperatures coconut oil liquifies, so I suggest keeping this somewhere a little cooler in the summer months, depending on how warm your house gets. If your toothpaste DOES melt, not to worry, just pop it in the fridge or freezer briefly until it solidifies again. If it gets too cold, it'll be pretty hard to scoop out of your container, but you can warm it gently to soften it up. DO NOT introduce water to your toothpaste or it will spoil on you.
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