Activated Charcoal Toothpaste Recipe
I recommend smearing the toothpaste on your teeth (instead of brushing with it) and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes while you go about your morning routine. This way you’ll give the charcoal time to come in contact with, and bind to the stains. Rinse away or gently brush to remove the paste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 5-7 days for a family of 4 people 1x
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Activated Charcoal
- 3 teaspoons Calcium Carbonate
- 1 teaspoon Food Grade Bentonite Clay
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Xylitol
- 4 teaspoons Distilled Water
- 2 teaspoons Cold-pressed Organic Coconut Oil (melted)
Instructions
- Mix activated charcoal, calcium carbonate, bentonite clay and xylitol in a bowl.
- Mix with a fork until well combined.
- Mix in water to form a paste.
- Add coconut oil and blend with your fork until a smooth paste is formed.
- Store in a glass jar or refillable squeeze tube.
Notes
Storage & How to Use
Keep out only what you’ll use within 5-7 days and store the rest in the fridge. The Activated Charcoal Toothpaste is made from real food ingredients and therefore doesn’t contain any preservatives. Keeping it in the fridge will extend its shelf life, but don’t expect it to last more than a month. Use your senses to determine if you need to toss it and create a fresh batch. Also, the temperature and humidity of where you live (as well as your bathroom, where you store the paste) will determine how long the toothpaste lasts.
Consider discarding used toothpaste in the trash to avoid clogging sink pipes, as the coconut oil can leave a residue over time.
Find it online: https://askthedentist.com/diy-charcoal-whitening-toothpaste/