It is indeed true that toothpaste and brush have become an integral part of our life. The first thing we do when we wake up is to brush our teeth. And for the majority of the people that is also the last thing they do before going back to sleep. Nowadays there are lots of toothpastes available in the market varying from each other on flavors and ingredients. And people have the freedom to choose their brand and type according to their liking. But due to a recent uproar that a chemical “fluoride” is harmful for human beings has led to drastic decrease in the tooth paste sales, although this theory has not been proven as of yet but this revelation led people to look for other alternatives for toothpaste.
This search gave rise to fluoride free toothpastes, created using ingredients which are completely natural and hence have no side effects. Also these toothpastes are more effective as they can cater to individual needs and can be created to cure a particular issue like bad breaths, plaque, gingivitis and cavities.
Some popular homemade toothpaste recipes are:
Recipe 1: Take 8 tsp of baking soda, 4 tsp of glycerin, peppermint extract and a pinch of sugar. First the salt is thoroughly mixed with baking soda then glycerin is added to make the mixture in a semi liquid form. Finally peppermint extract is added and the mixture is stirred till it forms a thick paste. The mixture is then stored for future use.
Recipe2: 1 tsp olive oil, 5 tsp coconut oil , 1tsp of castile soap , orange and peppermint extracts and Stevia ,used for sweetening. The purpose of using all the oils is that it increases the viscosity of the paste and as a result its effectiveness. The process is simple; all the oils are poured together and beaten till they are thoroughly mixed. The toothpaste is ready for use.
Recipe 3: 4 tsp cosmetic clay, 4 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp sea salt, extracts of myrrh, tea tree and thyme oil and 2 tsp glycerin. All the contents are mixed and churned in a mixer for a through mixture. Storage is done away from the sunlight. This toothpaste helps in curing chronic diseases.
Recipe 4: 1 tsp chalk, 3 tsp orris root, vanilla and rose geranium extracts. All the ingredients are mixed and honey is added accordingly at the last to alter the viscosity of the paste. This toothpaste is beneficial for sensitive gums.