How to Make Cinnamon and Juniper Toothpaste
Cinnamon and juniper toothpaste is a simple, natural alternative to commercial toothpastes that works quite well. The ingredients include baking soda, which is known to reduce acid and plaque buildup on the teeth and gums, and cinnamon and juniper, which help to give the toothpaste a zesty, energizing flavor, making it good for kids that may not want to use lightly-flavored toothpastes. You can store cinnamon and juniper toothpaste for up to two weeks before it should be discarded. This recipe makes enough toothpaste for twice daily use by one person for about five days. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 4 tsp. baking soda
- 4 tsp. spring water
- Small mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or glass stirrer
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Plastic wrap
- 2 drops juniper essential oil
- Shallow, wide-mouthed glass jar with tight-fitting lid
Instructions
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Combine the four teaspoons of baking soda and the four teaspoons of spring water together in a small mixing bowl. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or glass stirrer for about 30 seconds or until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
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Add the two teaspoons of ground cinnamon and stir to combine. Cover the small mixing bowl with plastic wrap and put the bowl in the refrigerator for one hour to infuse.
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Remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Transfer the mixture to a shallow, wide-mouthed glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Add two drops of juniper essential oil and stir with a glass stirrer, a chopstick or the handle of a spoon.
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Tips & Warnings
Store the cinnamon and juniper toothpaste in the refrigerator between uses. You may want to gently stir the toothpaste before each use.
