A couple of things to note when preparing the toothpaste: The coconut oil will blend best if you start with it at room temperature. It should be soft but not melted. If it is melted at the outset, go ahead and make the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes, take it out, and give it another stir to achieve a more toothpaste-like consistency. As for the flavor here, peppermint is my preferred oil, but feel free to go wild depending on what you like. Make sure that whatever you choose is food grade level however (You are putting this in your mouth after all!), and organic whenever possible. I love the Peppermint Oil from Well Scent; the flavor is potent yet not too sweet or candy-like.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons baking soda
3 tablespoons coconut oil - preferably at room temperature
2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide
Food grade peppermint oil to taste (Or your favorite oil, of choice!)
Clean glass jar for storage
Instructions
Mix the first three ingredients together in a small bowl. Add your oil of choice. *If you are using an organic oil, or one that has a very strong flavor, just one drop of it should serve you well! Give the mixture another stir and store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. While these ingredients will never "go bad", I prefer to make the toothpaste in a small quantity and keep it for a month at most.
Recipe by JJBegonia at https://jjbegonia.com/diy-peppermint-toothpaste/