DIY Homemade Toothpaste: Simple Recipe & Natural Ingredients

Want to save some money and have the satisfaction of making your own toothpaste? Well, it is just a few steps away. These simple ingredients are already stocked in most people's cabinets. You can make many variations with just a few drops of different extracts. Experiment and come up with your own variations. It is that simple!

Things You'll Need

• 4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. flavoring (vanilla, almond, cinnamon or peppermint extract)
• 1 tsp. water
• Airtight container
• Toothbrush

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix the baking soda and about 1/2 of the water until it is the consistency of toothpaste.

• 2

  Stir in salt.

• 3

  Add a few drops of the extract of your choice and mix well.

• 4

  Add a little more water if too thick.