How to Make Natural Toothpaste & Deodorant

Make natural toothpaste and deodorant at home.

Many Americans begin their day by taking a shower, brushing their teeth and putting deodorant under their arms. These personal care products are often filled with chemicals and products that many people would rather not put in or on their bodies. Commercial deodorants contain products such as aluminum derivatives, talc, which is considered a cancer-causing agent by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and silica, which can irritate the skin. All-natural, homemade deodorant and toothpaste can be made with ingredients that are very easy to obtain.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Salt
• Small bowl
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Peppermint oil
• Medicine dropper
• Jar with lid
• 1 orange
• Jar
• Thyme
• Apple cider vinegar
• Cotton balls

Instructions

Toothpaste

1. Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda and a pinch of table salt in a small mixing bowl.

2. Pour 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1 dropper full of peppermint oil into the bowl and stir.

3. Mix the ingredients until they are blended together well and you have created a paste. If the consistency seems too thick, add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide.

4. Place the mixture into a jar with a lid. Use the toothpaste twice a day.

Deodorant

1. Grate the zest, or the outer peel, from one orange.

2. Place the zest into a jar along with 1/4 cup of thyme.

3. Pour 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar into the jar.

4. Place the jar onto a shelf for two weeks. Shake the jar once a day to incorporate the ingredients.

5. Soak two cotton balls into the solution after the two weeks. Rub one of the cotton balls under each armpit daily, or as needed.

References

• I Love India: Natural Toothpaste Recipe
• Skin Care Company: Natural Deodorant Recipe