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February 1, 2017 by Joy Kincaid 10 Comments

Homemade Natural Essential Oil Mouthwash Recipe

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This homemade mouthwash recipe is all-natural, antiseptic, and super easy to make! I love that it’s made with lots of beneficial essential oils.

homemade mouthwash recipe

How Do I Make My Own Mouthwash?

My husband was buying a particular brand of natural mouthwash, and he was happy with it. But then he ran out, and we live out in the middle of nowhere, so we couldn’t just go pick up some more at the health food store.

Necessity is often the mother of invention, and that’s how this mouthwash recipe came about.

In his desperation to get some mouthwash, my husband scoured our cupboards and this is what he came up with!

Actually, before going through the cupboards, he studied the ingredients of his favorite natural mouthwash. After looking at the ingredients, he realized he could make something similar.

As it turns out, it’s pretty great stuff (we’ve been using it for the past 4 months). And we no longer buy mouthwash because this one works so well.

homemade essential oil mouthwash recipe

Homemade Mouthwash Ingredients

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Here are the ingredients you’ll need for your DIY essential oil mouthwash.

If you don’t have some of the essential oils farther down on the list (like myrrh) you can leave them out.

  • 1/2 cup (4 oz.) purified water
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) 3% hydrogen peroxide
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz.) aloe vera juice
  • 4 drops peppermint oil
  • 4 drops spearmint oil
  • 3 drops eucalyptus oil
  • 2 drops rosemary oil
  • 2 drops cinnamon oil
  • 2 drops myrrh oil
  • 1 drop clove oil
  • 1 drop thyme oil
  • 2-4 tsp xylitol
  • glass bottle (we used the 8.5 oz size, and this recipe makes about 10 oz, so we had to store the excess in another container )

How to Make Essential Oil Mouthwash

This mouthwash is so simple to make!

All you really need to do is mix it all together in a glass bottle and you’re done!

homemade mouthwash recipe

Homemade Mouthwash Recipe

homemade mouthwash recipe
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Homemade Natural Antiseptic Mouthwash Recipe

Servings: 10 ounces
Author: Joy at Artful Homemaking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 4 oz. purified water
  • 1/2 cup 4 oz 3% hydrogen peroxide
  • 1/4 cup 2 oz. aloe vera juice
  • 4 drops peppermint oil
  • 4 drops spearmint oil
  • 3 drops eucalyptus oil
  • 2 drops rosemary oil
  • 2 drops cinnamon oil
  • 2 drops myrrh oil
  • 1 drop clove oil
  • 1 drop thyme oil
  • 2-4 tsp xylitol

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients (we used a 2-cup glass measuring cup) and stir to thoroughly blend.
  • Pour into a suitable container (glass jar or food-grade non-BPA plastic bottle with flip-top lid.
  • Give the bottle a shake before each use. Use first thing in the morning and swish for 30-60 seconds (the longer the better for antimicrobial activity), then spit. Try to swish mouthwash all over teeth and gums to make sure all parts of the mouth are reached. Rinsing with water afterward is optional.

Benefits of Each Ingredient

(The following isn’t medical advice, it’s just notes from my own reading. See my disclaimer here.)

  • Peroxide: antiseptic (kills bad bacteria), teeth whitening, helps prevent and treat gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), and periodontitis (inflammation of tissues around the teeth)
  • Aloe Vera: fights plaque and periodontal disease
  • Peppermint: kills bacteria that cause gum disease and eases dental pain
  • Spearmint: strong antiseptic and aids wound healing
  • Eucalyptus: helps whiten teeth, exhibits antibacterial activity against cariogenic (tooth decay-causing) and periodontopathic bacteria
  • Rosemary: strong disinfectant
  • Cinnamon: antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria responsible for tooth decay
  • Myrrh: antiseptic and may help with mouth ulcers
  • Clove: kills germs and helps with tooth pain
  • Thyme: broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal action
  • Xylitol: adds sweetness without sugar (bacteria thrive on sugar), naturally antibacterial, helps to mask stronger essential oil flavors

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Have you ever made your own mouthwash? How about toothpaste?

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Comments

  1. liz says

    November 17, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    So cool! I have never thought to make my own mouthwash, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing on Homestead Blog Hop 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 17, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      This is my husband’s favorite mouthwash! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kimm at Reinvented says

    April 1, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    We love essential oils. This looks like another great use.
    Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      April 1, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      We love it! Thanks for stopping by, Kimm!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Dawn says

    February 22, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    I’m excited to try this. I’ve made a lot of other things with our essential oils, but I haven’t tried mouthwash yet. We’re featuring your recipe at our weekly link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2017/02/homemade-bath-spa-products-and-weekly.html

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 22, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Yay! Thanks for featuring my post, Jennifer! 🙂 If you get a chance to try the mouthwash I hope you like it!

      Reply
  4. Tanya says

    February 2, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Hi Joy
    For the peroxide do you mean common household bleach? Or is there something you can get?
    Thanks Tanya xxx

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 3, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Tanya! No, it’s 3% hydrogen peroxide, which you can usually find at any drugstore or grocery store. It’s a totally different product than chlorine bleach, which would be dangerous in this recipe. Hope that helps!

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      • Tanya says

        February 3, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        Hi Joy
        Oh ok I thought household bleach didn’t sound right but hadn’t heard of anything else. Ill look up your sugesstion.
        Thanks for the reply.
        Tanya xxx

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        • Joy Kincaid says

          February 3, 2017 at 5:33 pm

          You’re welcome, Tanya! Hope you’re able to find some locally!

          Reply

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