Toothpastes

How to Make Coconut Oil Toothpaste

Alice Marini
By Alice Marini. Updated: January 16, 2017
How to Make Coconut Oil Toothpaste
Image: http://articles.mercola.com

Coconut oil toothpaste is the latest trend in homemade beauty products, and it is very easy to make. Coconut oil toothpaste's benefits are being studied and appreciated by a number of chemists and doctors around the world. While coconut oil toothpaste might actually be very ancient, as it was used by Indians to whiten teeth and freshen the breath, today we are able to improve the recipe of coconut oil toothpaste diy thanks to new knowledge and a combination of natural products that are beneficial for our dental hygiene. There are many ways to make coconut oil toothpaste. Since baking soda is often used for oral hygiene, today we will learn how to make coconut oil baking soda toothpaste. For those of you who are not fond of baking soda, we will also see a recipe for coconut oil toothpaste without baking soda. So, let's talk about coconut oil toothpaste benefits as today at OneHowTo we will explain how to make coconut oil toothpaste.

You may also be interested in: How to Brush Teeth with Sea Salt
Steps to follow:
1

Coconut oil toothpaste benefits

If you want to know how to make coconut oil toothpaste you are probably already concerned about the chemicals in commercial toothpastes. So, that is obviously the first benefit of coconut oil toothpaste diy. But let's list all of coconut oil toothpaste benefits.

  1. Coconut oil toothpaste diy does not contain harmful chemicals present in commercial toothpastes. For example: fluoride: a number of dentists now advise against using fluoride for oral hygiene. Fluoride is actually toxic for humans, in particular sodium fluoride is a by-product of aluminium and is used in industrial poisons. Moreover, fluoride interferes with thyroid function and should be avoided by people with thyroid disease. Is it really something we want to put in our mouth?synthetic colors, flavors, sweeteners: those are bad for our teeth and overall health! And why use artificial flavours when nature has some amazing flavors already?triclosan: a powerful antibacterial agentglycerin: some say it is good and natural, but others think it can stop the enamel's normal function, thus yellowing teeth. It's better to be on the safe side, isn't it?sodium lauryl sulfate is very aggressive and can make out mouth bleed, that's bad enough to make anyone want to learn how to make coconut oil toothpaste immediately!
  2. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which is a natural antibacterial agent, it kills the bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans, responsible for tooth decay, yellowing teeth and bad breath. This is one of the main coconut oil toothpaste benefits and makes coconut oil beneficial for dogs' teeth as well.
  3. since we are getting increasingly resistant to chemical antibacterial agents such as triclosan, it is important for us to find new, natural ways to protect our teeth from bacteria
  4. You can use coconut oil toothpaste diy as often as you like because it does not bleach teeth, it prevents dental problems rather than combating them
  5. Coconut oil toothpaste diy is very cheap
  6. Coconut oil toothpaste diy tastes amazing

Now that you know the main coconut oil toothpaste benefits, let's learn how to make coconut oil toothpaste.

2

How to make coconut oil baking soda toothpaste

If you want to know how to make coconut oil toothpaste, you should know that coconut oil baking soda toothpaste is the most popular coconut oil toothpaste diy, because it whitens teeth. Before we give you the coconut oil baking soda toothpaste recipe, let's look at the coconut oil baking soda toothpaste benefits. In addition to the benefits of coconut oil for teeth that we mentioned earlier, the benefits of this toothpaste are:

  • baking soda reduces acid in the mouth, it is a mild abrasive, thus it gets rid of teeth stains. It also removes plaque build-up. This is one of the main coconut oil baking soda toothpaste benefits, and is the reason why when you want to learn how to make coconut oil toothpaste, most recipes you'll find will contain baking soda
  • baking soda is alkaline, which means it balances the pH in our mouth, getting rid of bad breath
  • essential oils cleanse teeth and freshen breath. If you choose peppermint or lemon oil, they are also antimicrobial, whitening, and get rid of tartar. They are a great addition, although not necessary, to your coconut oil baking soda toothpaste recipe

How to make coconut oil toothpaste: Coconut oil baking soda toothpaste recipe

To make the coconut oil baking soda toothpaste you will need:

  • half cup coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 10 drops peppermint or other edible essential oil
  • 10 drops eucalyptus oil

Instructions:

  • soften coconut oil if not already liquid
  • mix in the other ingredients well until the ingredients of your coconut oil baking soda toothpaste recipe are completely homogeneous
  • put in sterilized glass jars

This is the first way to make coconut oil toothpaste, however, baking soda is quite abrasive and we suggest using this coconut oil baking soda toothpaste no more than once a week. For daily use, you can make the coconut oil toothpaste without baking soda that follows.

How to Make Coconut Oil Toothpaste - Step 2
3

Coconut oil toothpaste without baking soda

If you want to know how to make coconut oil toothpaste, it might be that you have sensitive teeth. If that is the case, you should really take note of this coconut oil toothpaste diy, because this is a recipe that anyone can use daily, and can be considered a coconut oil toothpaste for sensitive teeth.

Here is the recipe of the coconut oil toothpaste without baking soda:

Ingredients

  • half cup coconut oil
  • 2 tsp xylitol
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 10 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions to make the coconut oil toothpaste without baking soda:

  • soften coconut oil if not already liquid
  • mix in the other ingredients well until they are completely homogeneous
  • put in sterilized glass jars

So, we replaced baking soda with xylitol for our coconut oil toothpaste without baking soda. The reason for adding xylitol is that it is a natural sugar that mouth bacteria cannot digest, so they die. Plus, it balances the mouth's pH, freshening the breath, and is good for our enamel. It is a key ingredient if you are learning how to make coconut oil toothpaste. Sea salt, on the other hand, creates an alkaline environment in the mouth that bacteria do not like, so sea salt is also a dental antibacterial agent. We explain all about sea salt for dental care in this article. The ingredients of our coconut oil toothpaste without baking soda are pretty amazing, aren't they? You can use it everyday as it is a coconut oil toothpaste for sensitive teeth suitable for daily use.

An ancient way of whitening teeth with coconut oil is oil pulling, learn how to do it with our article on natural teeth whitening techniques.

4

Practical issues

Here are a few questions that might arise while you are learning how to make coconut oil toothpaste.

How long does coconut oil toothpaste last? Coconut oil toothpaste diy lasts up to six months, if properly stored, like most natural beauty products.

How to store coconut oil toothpaste? You can keep a small amount of coconut oil toothpaste in the bathroom, in a dark dry place, but we suggest keeping the rest in the fridge, as that will make it last 6 months. Do not get water into the coconut oil toothpaste diy, i.e. do not dip in your toothbrush, otherwise it will grow mold. Use a dry finger or teaspoon instead.

How to keep coconut oil toothpaste soft? Some suggest exposing it to heat sources. We do not recommend it as the coconut oil toothpaste will lose its properties that way. Keep it solid, it will melt rapidly in your mouth.

Also, keep in mind that coconut oil can stain clothes and sheets, learn how to get rid of coconut oil stains.

Now you know everything about how to make coconut oil toothpaste, go ahead and make it!

How to Make Coconut Oil Toothpaste - Step 4

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

If you want to read similar articles to How to Make Coconut Oil Toothpaste, we recommend you visit our Family health category.

Write a comment

What did you think of this article?
1 comment
Rating:
Georgeanne
I did the mix with baking soda yesterday...BLAH!! Is the taste supposed to be butter and salt? tried again this morning, gag!! ok, what am I doing wrong or is it supposed to be buttery and salty and grease...help please! Georgeanne
Ps. I use E.O.s for pain, sleep, aroma ..this is the 1st time DIy toothpaste
Image: http://articles.mercola.com
1 of 3
How to Make Coconut Oil Toothpaste