Well, I’ve decided to share my toothpaste and deodorant recipe with you. Yes, it’s the same mixture! I even use it as a shampoo and foot cream sometimes.

What is this magic concoction? Well it’s nothing more than a mixture of coconut oil and baking soda, with a little peppermint oil thrown in for a nice flavor and scent.

I mix warmed up coconut oil with enough baking soda to make a thick paste and add as much peppermint oil as I like. Then I place this into a small jar or tin and scoop out some to use as either a deodorant or toothpaste. It works well for me as a deodorant since the baking soda absorbs odor while the coconut oil is soothing and the peppermint smells great. Same holds true for using it as toothpaste too, it tastes great, cleans teeth nicely, and as an added bonus, the water I rinse my mouth with after brushing my teeth tastes really sweet.

Like I said;  I even use it as a shampoo at times. When I do, I have to rinse my hair with an acid mixture, like a little vinegar or lemon juice in some water. It’s amazing how that works: the baking soda cleans my hair but leaves it feeling stiff. Rinsing with an acidic mixture softens it right up.

Then at times I use it as a lotion on my feet, feels nice and smells good too. Using this mixture as a multipurpose concoction saves me having to pack multiple containers when I travel. Maybe you should try it. I’m sure you could use whatever essential oils you like, I just prefer peppermint.

Until next time, Grandmajudy out.