Frugal Maniac: Posted on Friday, October 24, 2014 7:20 PM
Basic Toothpaste
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1/4 Tsp Hydrogen peroxide
Mix into a paste and brush as usual.
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Frugal Maniac: Posted on Friday, October 24, 2014 4:38 PM
Old School Tooth Powder
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp dried lemon or orange rind 1/4 cup baking soda 2 Tsp salt
Preparation: Place rinds in food processor, grind until peel becomes a fine powder. Add baking soda and salt then process a few seconds more until you have a fine powder. Store in an air tight tin or jar. Dip moistened toothbrush into mixture, brush as usual.
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Frugal Maniac: Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2014 2:48 PM
Natural Toothpaste
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp peppermint oil* 1/4 tsp spearmint oil* 1/4 cup arrowroot 1/4 cup water 1 tsp ground sage
Preparation: Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water until the paste is your desired consistency. Store at room temperature in a tightly sealed jar.
*You may substitute 1/2 tsp each of cinnamon oil and clove oil for the peppermint and spearmint if you desire.
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Frugal Maniac: Posted on Friday, October 17, 2014 7:58 AM
DIY Mouthwash
Ingredients:
6 oncs. water 2 oncs. vodka 4 tsp. liquid glycerin 1 tsp. aloe-vera gel 10-15 drops Spearmint essential oil
Preparation: Boil water and vodka, add glycerin and aloe-vera gel. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly. Add spearmint oil,shake well. Pour into bottle, cap tightly.
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