delicious earth inspired tooth paste for kids!

I really outdid myself this time!  Years of practice and I know what my kids like = the perfect recipe! FINALLY!  This toothpaste is sweet and fruity, has a smooth consistency and tastes yummy!  No funny strong particles, not harsh at all, just perfect for my kids.  OH!  and its good for them and naturally fights cavities.




I use a heavy clay basis on this one (Earthpaste-esque you might say), a tiny bit of mineral salt and very finely ground xylitol both to kill germs and to make it perfectly sweet!  Flavor?  How about Sweet Orange essential oil, yum! 

-Clay is amazing, it sucks impurities and toxins out of most porous materials and is a gentle cleaner.  Bentonite and Kaolin and the top 2 with these great properties.  Bentonite is better as it has a higher mineral content.

-Xylitol is widely used in Europe and we can find it here in the US if we put effort into it, its popularity is growing here.  Its been shown to prevent and even reverse cavities- many of the top natural toothpaste companies use it.  Xylitol is also a great sweetener!

-Salt is an excellent antiseptic, it is key for a healthy mouth.  Be certain you are using pure mineral-rich sea salt, or another rich source, generic 'salt' found in your grocer may indeed be chemically processed and technically be sodium, not real salt.  Mineral rich salt is very beneficial for your mouth.

-Witch Hazel is amazing for gum health!  It fights inflammation and promotes healing, another natural antiseptic.

-Essential oils all have their own amazing properties, which ever you use to flavor your toothpaste is up to you! I used spearmint in this recipe, peppermint is another favorite of mine.

little one loves to use the pestle and mortar!!! 

This is really easy to do.  You need to simply measure out your ingredients paying extra care NOT to use metal tools (the clay will naturally suck the impurities out of the metal, we don't want this!).  Grind your xylitol and salt to a VERY find powder, mix in your liquid and done!

only 5 ingredients!

Kids natural toothpaste

5Tbs clay

1Tbs xylitol

1/8 tsp salt

2 Tbs witch hazel

8-10 drops essential oil

Simply grind your rough salt and xylitol in your pestle and mortar 'til its a fine powder. Pour this into a glass container, add your clay powder and mix.  Pour your witch hazel and essential oils on top- whisk well.  If your mix is too dry add a little more witch hazel, too wet- add more clay!  You want it to resemble toothpaste, or frosting like consistency. Carefully spoon this into your clean container and enjoy!

I re-use old toothpaste tubes, snip off the end, wash out well and seal closed with a baggie clip!  Easy peasy! 

The salt and the witch hazel will help naturally preserve this product.  Plan to keep it for weeks or for a couple months...  ours never lasts more than a month or 2 because we seem to go through it pretty quick!  

Yes, this recipe is a winner! 

Let me know if you try it :)