Homemade Whitening Toothpaste
This recipe uses activated charcoal to whiten teeth. The calcium, xylitol, and coconut oil combine to maintain healthy gums and deter cavities.
Servings: 7 ounces
Equipment
- Coffee grinder (optional)
- Blender (optional)
- Small glass jars
Ingredients
- ¼ cup calcium carbonate powder
- 3 TBSP xylitol powder
- ¼ cup MCT oil
- 2 tsp activated charcoal powder
- 20-30 drops essential oils (see options above)
Instructions
- Make sure the xylitol is finely ground and not coarse. Grind it in the blender or coffee grinder if necessary.
- Mix all the ingredients by hand in a small bowl or with a blender until incorporated.
- Store in a glass jar or squeeze tube and brush as usual.
Notes
- For easy blender clean-up, add a few drops of soap to the blender and then fill one-third full with warm water. Put the lid on tightly and blend on high. Dump out the suds and rinse well.
- Storage and Shelf Life: Keep away from very warm areas and don’t allow water to get in the toothpaste jar. For longer shelf life use a clean popsicle stick or other utensil instead of dipping the toothbrush directly into the jar.