Zero Waste Toothpaste | Zero Waste toothpaste is a super simple toiletry to make. With just a few ingredients you can quickly whip yourself up some toothpaste that is all-natural, inexpensive, zero waste, and effective – at least it was for me. Over the last two years, I have been fighting through adult braces. My parents couldn’t afford them when I was younger so now seemed to be the best time for me get that straight, gorgeous smile that I had always dreamed of getting. Of course with braces comes added cleaning and flossing. I seriously spend about 20 minutes each time I brush my teeth just to ensure that all of the nooks, crannies, hooks, and spaces have been adequately cleaned.
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In my toothpaste, I use spirulina powder which is a cyanobacterium (algae) that I find in my bulk spice department. The benefits of this mystery green powder are simply amazing – a couple being that it can help protect against oral cancers and to help remineralize your teeth.
Enjoy!
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Remineralizing Zero Waste Toothpaste
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 TB Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Spirulina Powder
- 1 small container
- Spoon to mix
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Store toothpaste in a small container.
Note:
Question. With the spirulina powder… does it stain your teeth green over time? You said it turns them green but does it come off thoroughly? Thanks !
Yes, the powder comes off once you rinse. It's kind of like activated charcoal in that it makes your teeth black while brushing but then comes right off with water. 🙂
What does the spirulina powder do that makes it necessary for the recipe, if you don't mind my asking?
What do you rinse with? Plain water, salt water, or some other zero waste mouth waste?
Thanks!
It has many health benefits for your body. Check out this website for more info. https://draxe.com/spirulina-benefits/
Wow! Looks like we could all use this in our life!
Hi Megean, I'm having such fun reading your blog and learning, and learning…I find 60ml olive oil to 30ml baking soda quite oily, i.e. 2:1 ratio. Could I use equal parts of each and have the same benefit?
How long does this mixture keep?? Is it something that could be made in bulk?
Thanks for sharing this recipe! We are about to run out of toothpaste and I have been looking for a no plastic option
Hi! I have read that using oil as toothpaste will clog your drains. Do you know more about this or have an alternative?
You could try using just baking soda and a little stevia for sweetness. Just as effective. 🙂
I have a few small screw lid jars that I am repurposing, toothpaste sounds ideal for them. I’m going to make up a batch. A win win situation👍🏻