I have decided to take the plunge into the world of do-it-yourself home products. After a long wait to get the peppermint essential oil, we made our toothpaste using a simple recipe which included baking soda, sea salt (for abrasion), peppermint essential oil (just for flavor), and filtered water. The recipe warned about the salty taste. It sure was salty to me, but that may be because I am on a restricted salt diet and no longer tolerate salty things. On the plus side, it got me to brush with more water and more rinsing until the saltiness was gone. My teeth feel nice and clean.
I added glycerin to half the toothpaste we made to see if there is any difference. There were also recipes calling for other ingredients and for using hydrogen peroxide together with the toothpaste. So many things to consider and try. Once I've tried all the different ones, I'll report back on what I found to be most effective and pleasing.
After that, the next thing I want to try to make is shampoo. I've read that there won't be bubbles anymore unless I add unnecessary ingredients. Not sure how I would feel without a big lather on my head. Not having a foaming mouth was not a problem for me (but I think the hydrogen peroxide should provide some chemical reaction resulting in bubbles).
Stay tuned ...
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