Have you ever read the ingredients on the back of your mouthwash label? So many chemicals and mystery ingredients that are hard to pronounce and harmful to your health and our environment. Make my DIY Mouthwash ⏤ it is not only safe and non-toxic, but promotes oral health and contains things we can all pronounce and recognize.
About the ingredients/supplies
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doTERRA Peppermint essential oil
- Is safe for internal use
- NEWSFLASH: Not all essential oils are safe to ingest, please be sure your essential oils are!
- Peppermint eliminates bad breath, fights off bad germs and decreases dental plaque
doTERRA Spearmint essential oil
- Is safe for internal use
- NEWSFLASH: Not all essential oils are safe to ingest, please be sure your essential oils are!
- Spearmint cleanses the mouth, promotes fresh breath and aids digestion
Himalayan pink salt
- Is alkaline and contains over 80 essential minerals
- Has antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties
Baking soda
- Is great at neutralizing acids
- Helps to remove plaque and tooth stains
Xylitol
- Don’t let the name scare you, Xylitol is a natural sweetener that prevents tooth decay
- It’s also great at enhancing the mineralization of our tooth enamel
Coconut oil
- Has antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties
- If you use fractionated coconut oil, it doesn’t solidify at colder temperatures, thus bathroom drains will be happy
Distilled water
- Best option for the cleanest mouthwash possible
- If you don’t have distilled water on hand, don’t fret! Filtered water is a close second
- Doesn’t contain any of the nasty minerals found in tap water
Container with lid
- I repurposed a glass jar for my DIY Mouthwash
- Reusing containers is an easy way to be eco-friendly and lower your plastic usage
- Store-bought mouthwash is typically packaged in plastic that will eventually require recycling
How to make
- Add 1 cup of distilled (or filtered) water to container
- Next, add 1 tsp of Coconut oil, followed by 3 drops each of Peppermint and Spearmint essential oils
- Add 1/4 tsp each of Himalayan pink salt, Baking soda and Xylitol
- Now secure the lid and give it a shake
How to use
- Use as you would any store-bought mouthwash
- Be sure to give it a good shake prior to each use
- Will keep for about a week in your medicine cabinet
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