Activated charcoal coconut oil toothpaste recipe - Naturally Whiten Teeth At Home

Oil pulling has many health benefits, but this version adds in activated charcoal to help brighten those pearly whites even more. The naturally antimicrobial coconut oil reduces pathogens in the mouth, freshens breath and whitens teeth. This healthy fat also helps to strengthen enamel. You can read all about oil pulling for whiter teeth here. This recipe though adds an extra ingredient for even more whitening power.

Activated charcoal coconut oil toothpaste recipe

Use this charcoal toothpaste one or two times per week. It is perfectly safe to brush your teeth with charcoal toothpaste but you should avoid swallowing this toothpaste.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tea spoon of Activated Charcoal
• 2 Table spoons of Baking Soda
• 2 Table spoons of Coconut Oil
• 1-2 Drops of Essential Peppermint Oil

Directions

1. Place a pan on the stove and add water.
2. Add coconut oil in a bowl.
3. Place this bowl on the pan and melt coconut oil.
4. Add activated charcoal, baking soda, and essential peppermint oil into melted coconut oil.
5. Mix all the ingredients until you obtain homogenous mixture.
6. Pour the mixture in a clean container.
7. Enjoy your homemade charcoal toothpaste.