Hey everybody, this is Lauren from Trash is for Tossers and today I'm
I’m going to show you how to make Zero Waste
Toothpaste! I absolutely love this recipe.
It's a great alternative to buying toothpaste in tubes that are either
difficult or impossible to recycle
It also works extremely well! I’ve been using it for years
and I still have almost all of my teeth!
And, its super quick and easy to make
So...let's get started! All we have to do is combine 2 tablespoons
of organic coconut oil
1 tablespoon of baking soda
and fifteen to twenty drops of organic essential oil
I like to use peppermint but you could also use anise, or cinnamon,
or spearmint... it's really whatever you prefer.
And then, all you do is stir it together.
I use this chopstick that I upcycled but you can use whatever you'd like.
And there you have it! You just made toothpaste!
And so to use it all you do is take your toothbrush,
I like to use a compostable toothbrush, and a spoon
and then you scoop a little bit on there and you brush as you normally would.
It's super, super simple. And you're done!
So here are a few things to consider. This toothpaste isn't going to foam up
and it might be a little bit saltier than you are used to.
Also, since the melting point of coconut oil is about 76 degrees Fahrenheit
or 24 degrees Celsius the consistency might fluctuate a little bit.
So if it's hard just put it under some warm water for a few minutes
and if it's too liquid, just pop it in the freezer. Now you're ready to make Zero Waste toothpaste!
Thank you so much for watching, head to my channel (Trash is for Tossers),
or for more information head to my blog Trashisfortossers.com