Homemade Coconut Mint Toothpaste (with essential oils)
Homemade coconut mint toothpaste is easy to make! Learn how to make your own natural toothpaste with this simple DIY recipe.
Why I Switched to Natural Toothpaste
When we first became interested in natural health and simple living (many years ago), we started noticing how many chemicals we were consuming.
Most conventional toothpaste includes a long list of questionable ingredients and chemicals.
That list includes things like sodium lauryl sulfate, fluoride, artificial coloring and flavoring agents, propylene glycol, and triclosan. Yikes!
Toothpaste was one of the first things we scrutinized. And we didn’t like what we found in our store-bought toothpaste.
That’s when I decided to try making my own!
Homemade Toothpaste is More Natural
I prefer to know what’s in my toothpaste, and I love being able to leave any questionable ingredients out entirely.
Instead of being filled with lots of chemicals, this natural toothpaste recipe is just that—all natural!
I’ve been experimenting with different homemade toothpaste recipes lately.
I started with making my own tooth soap, and now I’m making powders and pastes. Today I’m going to share with you the one I’m currently using.
I’m very happy with this homemade coconut mint toothpaste. It’s so simple, and think this is the best coconut oil toothpaste ever!
Some of the ingredients like xylitol are documented to help fight tooth decay.
Homemade Toothpaste Saves Money
The thing about switching to natural toothpaste is that it can get expensive.
Making your own can be a lot cheaper than most of the natural toothpastes that are available.
In fact, these are all ingredients that we keep stocked in our kitchen, so I didn’t have to buy anything to make this.
If you keep these basic ingredients on hand in your real food pantry for cooking, you’ll find that this homemade coconut mint toothpaste is inexpensive to make.
I love that’s it not only natural but also affordable!
How Do You Make All Natural Toothpaste?
Making your own natural toothpaste is so incredibly simple! It’ll only take a few minutes to whip up.
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Supplies Needed:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2-4 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon xylitol (please note that xylitol is toxic to dogs)
- 15-20 drops peppermint essential oil
- optional: you can also add Bentonite Clay and Black Walnut hull powder (these may help remineralize teeth)
Directions:
- Place the coconut oil in a small saucepan over very low heat and let it gently melt.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Store the homemade toothpaste in a small glass jar with a lid.
- Allow to cool completely.
- To use, you can either dip your toothbrush directly into the jar or use a spoon.
Notes: I just dip my toothbrush in this (each family member has their own jar of toothpaste). If you prefer, you could also keep a popsicle stick or a small measuring spoon near the jar and use that to scoop it out.
Does Homemade Toothpaste Really Work?
This post was originally published in January 2014. I updated it and added some new photos.
We first started making homemade toothpaste over five years ago, and we’ve been very happy with it!
I was thrilled when we took our older children to the dentist (after years of natural toothpaste use—both homemade and pre-made) and they had zero cavities (my oldest is almost twenty years old, and she still had no cavities at that time!).
Don’t want to make your own? We’ve been happy with this natural toothpaste whenever I’m not making my own.
Homemade Coconut Mint Toothpaste
Homemade Coconut Mint Toothpaste
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2-4 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon xylitol
- 15-20 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Place the coconut oil in a small saucepan over very low heat and let it gently melt.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Store the homemade toothpaste in a small glass jar with a lid.
- Allow to cool completely.
- To use, you can either dip your toothbrush directly into the jar or use a spoon.
Notes
This post was originally published in January 2014. Post has been updated with new photos in February 2019.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Have you ever made your own natural toothpaste?
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Xylitol is extremely dangerous and toxic to dogs. Do not use in any pet products.
I’ve made coconut toothpaste in the past but I live in a cool climate and the toothpaste is too hard to dip or anything. Is there an ingredient or something to keep the paste soft enough to actually use.
Thank You!!!
You could try MCT oil. I haven’t tried this myself, so I’m not sure about the amounts, but I’ve heard that it works in homemade toothpaste to keep it softer. Let me know if you try it!
Hi! I tried to ask this question before but couldn’t see if it went through or not. I made this toothpaste and I really like it! But I’m wondering If you know whether it is safe to use on my 14mo. Old baby. Thank you!
I usually wait until about 20 months before using toothpaste (of any kind) with my little ones. Before this age, they like to swallow everything! With babies, I would just use a toothbrush and water.
Hi! I just made this recipe and am looking forward to trying it! Do you know if it is also baby safe?
Hi Jessica! I personally would just use water to brush my baby’s teeth, until about 20-24 months, as they’re less likely to swallow everything then.
Pinned for later, natural is always the best!!
Do you normally add the clay and/or hull powder? Just wondering if I should! Thx so much for sharing – I’m really going to try this!
I don’t add them every time, just if I happen to have them on hand (although they are beneficial for dental health). The toothpaste shown in the photos doesn’t contain those two ingredients. Hope you like it! 🙂
I buy an all-natural toothpaste without all the fillers, SLS, or fluoride, but I haven’t ventured out to make my own yet. It looks simple enough. Maybe I should be brave and try it. Thanks for sharing with us at #LiveLifeWell.
It’s very simple to make!
Thank you so much for this! I prefer to make my own but have been off the bandwagon for about a year and I would really like to get back on! I love that each person has their own!
Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!
Blessings,
Amy
Glad it was helpful, Amy!
Wow! I had no idea you could make your own toothpaste. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!
I’ve been looking for something like this – thanks for posting on the Homestead Blog Hop!
Glad it was helpful!