Guide to making homemade solid toothpaste

If you are here, you are probably aware that the vast majority of commercial toothpastes, whether in tubes or solid form, contain ingredients that are harmful to the environment and our bodies. You know that solid toothpastes have the main advantage of not generating pollution, unlike those in tubes, which are not recycled. You therefore want to create your own zero-waste solid toothpaste. It will contain only high-quality, sustainable ingredients that support good oral hygiene.           

Here is a short guide to help you learn how to make your own homemade solid toothpaste.    

What is homemade solid toothpaste?  

Solid toothpastes do not come in the form of a paste or tube, unlike traditional toothpastes. They have a solid texture and come in different formats: jar, stick, powder, tablets or bar. They generally contain ingredients that give them a certain texture and effectiveness. They typically contain antibacterial and absorbent agents such as baking soda, zinc oxide or clay. They also contain active ingredients with whitening, purifying, remineralizing and soothing effects. In addition, they sometimes contain essential oils that provide a pleasant taste, freshen breath and have soothing, antibacterial or antifungal properties. They therefore have all the characteristics of a good toothpaste that supports good oral hygiene and health. 

The main precautions to take before making your homemade solid toothpaste 

Before preparing a homemade cosmetic product, it is essential to follow a few hygiene rules. This helps you make long-lasting, high-quality toothpaste.

Here are the main precautions to take: 

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• Wash and dry your hands 
• Put on a pair of gloves that you have not used before
• Disinfect your utensils and container with alcohol or boiling water for at least 5 minutes
• Check the expiry dates of all the ingredients you want to use 
• Clear your work surface of all clutter
• Once you have made your homemade toothpaste: list all the ingredients as well as the production date
• Place your homemade toothpaste in an opaque container to protect it from heat and light.

The main ingredients to include in your solid toothpaste 

It is strongly recommended not to use parabens or silicone when making your solid toothpaste. Prioritize 100% natural ingredients as much as possible.

The natural ingredients in homemade solid toothpaste are: 

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI)

It is a particularly gentle surfactant. It is derived from the fatty acids in coconut oil and isethionic acid, which enable it to make toothpaste foam. It also helps solidify toothpaste formulations. It is much easier to use in granule form than as a powder. It is important to use between 5 and 60% in the toothpaste. It must be mixed with sodium coco sulfate.

Stearic acid

It is a fatty acid found in the vast majority of vegetable palm oils, such as coconut oil, shea butter, and palm oil. It is mainly used to thicken toothpaste. It is extracted from sustainable palm oil. It is therefore plant-based and RSPO-certified. It also provides not only texture but also consistency to the toothpaste that contains it.

Calcium carbonate

It is a 100% natural mineral active ingredient. It acts as a thickener, in other words, it adds more body and texture to the toothpaste. It also acts as a gentle abrasive, as it delicately polishes tooth enamel. In addition, it acts as a polishing agent, helping restore shine to your teeth and gums. It also helps reduce the impact of acid attacks in the mouth.

White clay

It is a gentle abrasive that helps neutralize the acidity in the mouth. Its neutral pH therefore does not attack the gums. It helps eliminate bacteria by cleaning the teeth through its whitening action. It also has an exceptional mineral content. It is therefore ideal for remineralizing tooth enamel. In addition, its cleansing properties help soothe sensitive gums. Its cleaning action should be complemented with baking soda.

Green clay

It is a natural mineral with antiseptic properties that help care for sensitive gums. It also has purifying and balancing properties that help care for your teeth. In addition, its action on teeth has a whitening effect. It also freshens breath to the maximum. When used in toothpaste, it has an abrasive power that facilitates the removal of residue from the teeth.

You can also add other ingredients such as: xylitol, coconut vegetable oil, activated charcoal, or eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils.

The 2 best homemade solid toothpaste recipes 

Homemade solid toothpaste with coconut vegetable oil and yellow beeswax

Coconut oil is a cleansing and whitening oil, giving it the ability to make teeth whiter and healthier. It is also rich in lauric acid, which helps reduce the proliferation of bacteria that cause bad breath. It also helps balance the acidity in the mouth that causes oral health problems. Finally, it whitens tooth enamel and also prevents tartar from forming. However, yellow beeswax is ideal for maintaining good oral hygiene. It helps strengthen the salivary glands and tone the gums. In addition, thanks to its antiseptic and invigorating properties, it helps purify the oral flora and fight cavities.

The various ingredients in this recipe are: 

• 16 ml of organic coconut vegetable oil
• 5 2 ml spoonfuls of organic yellow beeswax 
• One 5 ml spoonful of baking soda 
• 10 5 ml spoonfuls of white clay 
•  2 ml of organic vegetable glycerin 
•  25 drops of peppermint essential oil 

Here is the recipe for making this homemade solid toothpaste: 

• Put the 16 ml of organic coconut vegetable oil in a bowl and the 5 2 ml spoonfuls of yellow beeswax in a bowl.
• Melt everything in a double boiler over particularly low heat
• Remove from the heat, then add the white clay, baking soda, vegetable glycerin, and peppermint essential oil.
• Mix everything together between each addition of ingredients
• Place your mixture in a mold, put it in the freezer to harden, then unmold it.

Homemade solid mint toothpaste

Mint has anti-inflammatory properties. Menthol helps eliminate bacteria from the mouth and thus helps prevent bleeding gums. Having fewer bacteria in your mouth helps reduce swelling. It can also help relieve indigestion because it stimulates stomach function, which facilitates digestion. Furthermore, it is naturally antimicrobial. In fact, it kills bacteria in your mouth, thereby reducing your chances of developing cavities and bad breath. In addition, it also stimulates saliva production. It also acts as a natural mouthwash by eliminating bacteria found in your mouth.  

The various ingredients in this recipe are:

• 1 tablespoon of calcium carbonate 
•  ½ tablespoon of white clay
• ½ tablespoon of green clay 
•  ½ tablespoon of xylitol 
• ½ tablespoon of coconut vegetable oil 
•  ½ tablespoon of SCI surfactant
• 5 drops of spearmint essential oil
• 2 drops of peppermint essential oil 

Here is the recipe for making this homemade solid toothpaste: 

• First, weigh all the powders together, along with the SCI and coconut oil.
• Place the coconut oil and SCI in a double boiler. 
• Mix well and incorporate the powders as soon as the oil has melted. 
• Once you have obtained a smooth paste, remove the mixture from the heat, then add the essential oils and mix one last time. 
• Quickly empty into a plastic container and tap it to pack the mixture down at the bottom.

To brush your teeth with one of these two solid toothpastes, you can use the Y-Brush electric toothbrush. This toothbrush has the advantage of being compatible with any type of toothpaste, whether solid or in a tube. This brand also offers chewable toothpaste that is solid, 100% naturally sourced, fluoride-free, and paraben-free. It helps reduce acid attacks, fight bacteria, and combat plaque. You can therefore use this toothpaste alongside your homemade solid toothpaste. 

We hope this guide has helped you understand how to make your own toothpaste. We hope that you will take all the necessary precautions before making your own toothpaste. We also hope that you will no longer hesitate before using any of its toothpaste ingredients and that you will pay attention to all the other harmful substances that do not promote good oral hygiene. If you make one of these two homemade toothpaste recipes, you will have perfectly white teeth.