I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not much of a mouthwash user. The store-bought varities I’ve tried have burned a LOT, which makes it hard to want to keep at it! There are other things I struggle with besides the burning sensation. Most mouthwashes have an ingredients list a mile long, but natural and organic mouthwashes that you can find in stores can be very expensive! So what’s a girl to do? If you know anything about me or this blog, I’m guessing you know where I’m going with this… 😉
Let’s make our own mouthwash! It’s incredibly easy, and after a small investment in ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up dozens of batches of mouthwash for cents on the dollar compared to store-bought brands. And best of all, you’ll be taking an important step towards a healthy mouth!
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Before we get down to it, let’s talk about what goes into this mouthwash. There are two ingredients that may be unfamiliar to you – calcium carbonate and a liquid solution of concentrated trace minerals. These ingredients are both mineral-based, and help restore mineral content in your teeth. As you know, the enamel on your teeth wears down over time. The presence of the minerals in a mouthwash can help reintroduce minerals to your teeth, helping them stay strong and healthy.
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The other major players in this mouthwash are peppermint and lemon essential oils. Peppermint essential oil obviously provides a nice minty flavor, but it also helps kill germs and bacteria in your mouth. Lemon essential oil is also a powerhouse in terms of fighting germs. The final ingredients in the mouthwash are purely utilitarian – filtered water to make it easy to swish and gargle with, and a little bit of stevia to help with the taste (purely optional, of course).
Now let’s get down to business, shall we?
Homemade Mouthwash
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp calcium carbonate powder
- 10 drops concentrated trace minerals liquid
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/2 packet stevia (optional)
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a quart-sized mason jar. Give it a good shake to make sure everything gets well mixed. Store at room temperature for a week or two, or in the fridge for up to a month.
This is a gentle and natural mouthwash that I will have no trouble working into my daily routine. 🙂
