Homemade Toothpaste with MorningPep Xylitol

I am no tree hugger, but I do believe natural remedies are the best. They are healthier and will save me money in the long run. If it saves trees, then I'll take that as a bonus. With that being said, I've been introducing myself to more natural products lately. I want to be more natural and rid myself of as many toxins as possible.

It is hard to find items and ingredients that do not contain harmful junk in them such as toothpaste. I mean, have you ever looked at the warning label on your toothpaste? There is stuff in there that I cannot even pronounce. Do I really want to use that? It hasn't hurt me in all these years, but really, who knows?

I was just looking at the branded toothpaste the other day and there are warning labels containing statements such as, “If ingested contact poison control." I'm pretty sure we all have eaten toothpaste before. I also read " Do not use more than 4 weeks." So, what are you supposed to do after 4 weeks? Stop using toothpaste? I’ll admit, I do not have real good teeth, but I have brushed my teeth regularly all my life. I’m ready to try alternatives. I believe things are put on this Earth for the good. Therefore, natural is best.

I have been wanting to make my own toothpaste for a while so I began doing some research on natural options and found the perfect concoctions.

One ingredient I used is Morning Pep Xylitol 100% pure natural sweetener (made in the USA).
This sweetener is perfect for coffee and baking as it looks and tastes just like sugar (without the bitter after taste other sweeteners can leave behind). It contains 40% fewer calories than sugar, low carb and glycemic index, making it safe for diabetics. There are also no wheat, soy, dairy, corn, or gmo found in this product. It is also declared safe by FDA.

So why am I using this in my natural tooth paste recipe? Other than adding a pleasant sweetness to my tastes buds, Xylitol also has many dental health benefits. Here are just few just to mention:

• Starves and kills bacteria for better oral health.
• Protects tooth enamel as it has the ability of materialization deep in the layers of enamel. 
• Great for bone health (so remember that when using it as a sweetener for ingestion). 
• Fights yeast bacteria.
• It even reduces inner ear health by killing bacteria in the mouth that can cause ear infections. 

Are you ready for the recipe to this remarkable tooth paste using only 4 ingredients? Well wait no longer. Start bettering yourself with this and other safe natural home remedies.

Natural Homemade Toothpaste

1/2 Cup -Coconut Oil (also kills harmful bacteria)

3 Tbls- Baking Soda (for whitening)

1 Tbls- Xylitol (sweetener with dental benefits )

1 Tsp *Mint Flavoring.

*I used pure mint flavoring but you can also use cinnamon or essential oils.

Melt the coconut oil in a glass bowl for about 30 seconds in microwave.

Once melted, add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.

Place in a small glass jar with lid and let cool completely before using.

(The oil will separate, so I would just shake the jar a couple times during cooling to keep it mix up 

or you can simply mix it before using. 

Either way makes a nice paste)

To use: Dip toothbrush directly or use small spreader or spoon. 

You can also add the paste to a small silicon squeeze bottle then apply to toothbrush. I found my little bottle at the dollar store. It’s actually a salad dressing holder and it works perfect. 

I will be using this MorningPep Xylitol sweetener in a lot of my baking and as a necessity for my morning cup of Joe. 

So stay tuned for some healthy sugar free recipes coming soon. 

Where to shop:

 Morning Pep Pure Birch Xylitol 

I have been financially compensated for this post. 

The opinions are completely my own based on my honest experience. 

WARNING: Xylitol can be toxic for dogs.