#diy toothpaste

My deodorant formula:

This smells really nice and doesn't stain clothes or leave an oily residue. when tested against other popular store bought natural/vegan deodorants it worked longer, plus it helps keep your underarms dry. 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup lavender ( fragrance and soothes) 1/4 cup cornstarch (moisture adsorbing/ reduces oiliness) 1/4 cup baking soda (absorbs bad odors) 2-3 tbsp solid coconut oil (antibacterial, moisturizing, binder) 5-8 drops eucalyptus oil ( fragrance and soothes)

To make: Put lavender, cornstarch and baking soda in a blender or coffee grinder blend or pulse until lavender is as broken down as possible, then sift in to a container or bowl. Melt your oil in a microwave for about 10-20 seconds or in a pot on low heat until melted, fully incorporate with your dry ingredients and add eucalyptus, mix thoroughly then scoop into a jar or air tight container. (Feel free to double or adjust).

To use: Scoop up a small amount and slowly rub into your armpit letting it melt then fully rub in, if you have armpit hair I recommend combing out any solids (up to you).

My sweet mint toothpaste:

Sweet, minty, whitening and antibacterial plus no chemicals! This is a cheap,eco friendly and cruelty free alternative to traditional toothpaste.

Ingredients:

8 tbsp solid coconut oil ( anti bacterial, binds) 3-5 tbsp baking soda ( cleans debris/plaque, whitens, absorbs bad odors) 1-2 tsp stevia (sweetens) 1-3 tsp natural peppermint extract (flavor, fresh tingle and smell, soothes gums)

To make: Mix all ingredients in a bowl (adjust baking soda, mint and sweetener as desired), when fully incorporated transfer into a jar or air tight container.

To use: Scoop a small quantity and brush teeth as usual.

My face wash/skin care formula: 

Cleanses, softens and smells amazing !! This is perfect for dry or oily skin, uneven or acne prone skin and people with eczema or sensitive skin. oatmeal is great for soothing most skin conditions and gently exfoliates. It’s great for cleansing without stripping your natural oils helping in balancing your skin, you can use this 1-3 times a day every day a week if you choose, or use this to replace your current face wash/scrub/mask routine.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry oatmeal (exfoliates, binds, cleanse, moisturize,soothe) 1 tbs dry chamomile (soothes, exfoliates, fragrance) 2 tsp dry lavender (soothes, exfoliates, fragrance)

To make: Blend all ingredients in a blender or coffee grinder until a fine or mildly chunky powder. Sift to remove stems and other large fibers. Put into a jar or an air tight container. 

To use: 

Face and body: Scoop or pour a small quantity (about 1-2 tbsp) into your palm or in a small dish, add a little bit of water (about 1 tbsp at a time) until desired fluidity (paste-liquid) gently rub on face and/or body in small circles (let sit on skin if you like). rinse off, pat dry. 

First of all I apologize for not updating you as much as I had wanted to. In my head this was a lot simpler and everything went smooth as butter. Unfortunately, this isn’t all in my head and nothing goes according to plan because that is my luck....

Any ways UPDATES since the last post. I received all the ingredients to make a home made toothpaste AND mouthwash.I have used it a few times (not every single day like my goal was, sadly) and my honest opinion is that it doesn't taste great but it does work. My mouth feels soft and clean, unlike commercial toothpaste and mouthwash which make my mouth burn and hurt, even the sensitive versions.

I did do my on research on these two recipes, but instead of telling you guys everything I will let the professionals tell you in a much better way than I can.

This guy has an ENTIRE blog dedicated to helping people take care of their mouths AND is a real dentist. Explore his site a bit and he explains why you should step away from commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes and make your own from home. He explains why each ingredient in the DIY recipe is better for you than commercial stuff and why commercial stuff is so bad for you. The link above takes you to the mouthwash recipe I use. Heads up though, I found all ingredients at local stores near me. Check out a drug store for the L-Arganine.

This is the toothpaste recipe I use. She was also a dentist and explains why commercial toothpaste is bad for you. It is a very basic recipe, which is why I like it! all the ingredients, besides Bentonite clay, I was able to find locally. I used amazon to buy the clay (you need food grade)

I did take the videos to explain everything out better and make the recipes, but my camera cut out through half of one video. instead of editing those together and trying t work around the missing part I am just going to make a larger batch, (the recipe makes about a weeks worth of each) and record that. I also looked like trash in the talking portion so I am going to re do those as well and hope the video turns out well.

Another thing. I did not stick to doing my task every day, ( I also only did one of the 4 things I had initially planned to do) So I created a sort of journal/task tracker/binder to help me get everything done. It includes a calendar, monthly task tracker, and a notebook to help me keep track of the recipes, research, and track what i am getting done!

🦷 Homemade Toothpaste & Alcohol-Free Mouthwash for a Healthy, Hydrated Smile

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First off, this is not a permanent toothpaste. This is for whitening teeth and kill bacteria. Use maybe 1 to 3 times a week, at first you can start using it for a week then taper off. This does not have all the essential minerals that you need to keep your teeth strong. I am not a licenced anything related to dental care or alternative medicine. This is something I am trying and wanted to share.

Ingredients:

½ c coconut oil

1 teaspoon turmeric

6 drops of clove oil.

*optional* 10 drops peppermint EXTRACT (not essential oil) to help this paste taste better because it nasty flavored.

Mix all ingredients until well blended and place into an air tight container preferably opaque rather than transparent.

Why this works:

※ Coconut oil is used for just about everything I swear but when it comes to teeth it literally pulls the plaque right off! The lauric acid found in coconut oil eliminates the bacteria that causes bad breath, fights tooth decay and gum disease!

※ Turmeric acts as the whitening agent believe it or not. Not only does it whiten but it fights gingivitis and soothes tooth aches (while fighting bacteria!) Because it has anti inflammatory properties along with antiseptic and antibiotic properties due to a compound called curcumin.

※ Clove is known to reduce tooth pain because a compound called eugenol that is both antiseptic and analgestic which if you have tooth decay this numbs the pain AND fights the decay. Clove oil is the concentrated oil from the clove flower that has a high quantity of that compound which will further help aid in stopping decay.

*DO NOT USE CLOVE OIL UNDILUTED, DO NOT SWALLOW CLOVE OIL* This goes for any essential oils. They are VERY concentrated and can be harmful without a carrier oil and can cause burns and blisters internally if swallowed.

※ Peppermint extract is mainly to make the paste taste less like nastiness but it also has simular properties to clove where it is antiseptic and analgenic helping to fight and soothe. The alcohol in the extract will also help with bad breath.

As for magickal properties:

All three of the main ingredients correspond to both banishing and protection. Banish tooth decay, bad breath, and pain. Protect my teeth to keep them strong.

Peppermint is known for cleansing, purification, protection, healing, prosperity and a lot more as a bonus correspondence if added to the paste.