Well I seem to recall that I promised some DIY recipes for you here - and a promise is a promise. :)
But first of all - a question for you; When (if ever) did you last check out the ingredients in your toothpaste?
I have a confession; until about 12 months ago I had absolutely no idea what went into mine!
However when I looked I was horrified. (Of course they make the writing tiny to put you off looking!)I was using Colgate Cavity Protection at the time.............
Here are just two ingredients:
Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Sodium Fluoride
Well as a hypothyroid sufferer I am aware that fluoride is not good for me so that was enough for me to change my habits.
Many toothpastes also contain that old favourite Sodium Laurel Sulphate - you remember surely - developed as an industrial cleaner and now often to be found in bubble baths, shampoos and - yep, you got it - toothpaste!
So, time to make the change people.
This is a great one to try as there aren't loads of ingredients in it & there are definitely NO chemicals!
No-Fluoride Toothpaste
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil (Holland & Barrett do a lovely one)
1/4 Bicarbonate of Soda (a store cupboard staple!)
2-4 drops of either peppermint or spearmint essential oil
1/4 tsp of Stevia (optional for sweetness - I don't bother)
Simply mix all ingredients together & store in a glass jar. Just dip your toothbrush in, brush and admire your lovely white gnashers!
An alternative version:
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
3 Tbsp Bicarbonate of Soda
35 drops Eucalyptus essential oil (or mint extract)
3 Tsp fine sea salt
1 packet Stevia (optional)
Personally I prefer & use the first blend but it really doesn't matter which you choose because neither of them contains any harmful ingredients and both will be better for you and your teeth than the commercial brands.
Let me know how you get on in the comments below.
Next time; making your own deodorant.
Till then, happy brushing
Lesley
xxx
