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A homemade toothpaste in a recyclable container

5/1/2019

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69 percent of people brush their teeth twice a day as recommended  but many toothpastes contain harmful ingredients and can be dangerous.

​1. Fluoride is naturally found in soil, water and foods.  Added fllouride in toothpaste (especially for children) can lead to skeletal fluorosis, a bone disease, thyroid problems, neurological issues and other problems. In 2014 fluoride was listed as a neurotoxin hazardous to childhood development.

2. Artificial sweeteners can cause diarrhea and cognitive issues and have been linked to bladder cancer, brain tumors and lymphoma.

3. Sodium laurel sulfate, originally used to clean floors, is a detergent and can lead to microscopic mouth tears and canker sores.

4. Carrageenan has been kinked to gastrointestinal inflammation, ulcers and even colon cancer in laboratory tests.  It has also been linked to glucose intolerance and insulin resistance.

5. Artificial colors have found to be toxic and only seven colors remain on the FDA's approved list.  Yellow #5 is now under review due to links to hyperactivity, anxiety, migraines and cancer.

6. Propylene glycol is the main ingredient in antifreeze.  It has been linked to damage to the central nervous system, liver and heart.

7. Triclosan - is linked to a decrease in thyroid hormone and an increase in antibiotic resistance.

So, in my efforts to recycle and use healthy, sustainable products, I have found some natural toothpastes that are fun for children to make and are better for their oral health. They can be mixed and stored in reusable containers.

One healthy toothpaste is made from three simple ingredients: Coconut oil which helps kill off bacteria, prevents tooth decay and removes harmful chemicals; baking soda which kills off germs, neutralizes your mouth and eliminates bad breath and stains and sea salt which can rid teeth of stains and also kills germs.  

Simply take three tablespoons of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of sea salt.  Combine all ingredients.  For a minty fresh taste, add a drop or two of peppermint essential oil. Stir together in a small jar that can be reused again.

If coconut does not agree with you, there are coconut free toothpaste recipes online that you can try.

I will add the toothpaste to my growing collection of recycled, renewed and sustainable products.  It is growing every day
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From left to right: eating utensils of corn, potatoes, and bamboo; compostable food containers, bamboo towel, bags made from recycled plastic bottles, garden mulch made from recycled tires, necklace made from recycled glass bottles, bag made of recycled bottles, recycled typing paper and toothpaste reusable containers
2 Comments
Patricia
5/4/2019 08:49:01 am

Excellent recommendation! Thank you for caring!

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zahra Chasmai link
1/28/2023 04:12:36 am

Toothpaste is one of the most basic product that we use in our everyday life, without giving a thought to its ingredients. This article is an eye-opener. Didnt know toothpaste contains such dangerous ingredients.
Such simple DIY, am definitely going to try it!. Thanks for the share

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