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Homemade Natural Toothpaste with Bentonite Clay
Stephanie

Homemade Natural Toothpaste with Bentonite Clay

Homemade natural toothpaste with bentonite clay contains only natural ingredients that your body will recognize and know what to do with. Unlike store-bought toothpaste, this homemade toothpaste recipe does not contain any harmful ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons bentonite clay
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda put less in if you have sensitive teeth
  • 1 heaping teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried herbal powder or 10-15 drops essential oil of choice such as peppermint, neem, or chamomile (optional)
  • 1 heaping teaspoon dried stevia or 2 teaspoons sugar substitute of choice optional, for sweetness

Equipment

  • Small mason jar or small glass jar
  • ceramic bowl or non-metal bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, combine the bentonite clay, baking soda, salt, and any optional ingredients like dried herbal powder, essential oils, or sweetener. Mix thoroughly.
Store
  1. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container, such as a small jar. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, like a pantry.
Use
  1. Dampen your brush and sprinkle a small amount of the dry toothpaste onto your wet toothbrush or dip your toothbrush into your designated jar.
  2. Brush as usual, don"t forget to say your ABC's!
Bentonite clay can clog drains! To avoid this you can always spit it out into the trash after brushing, then rinse your mouth thoroughly.