All Natural.

I know that I kind of sucked at my Happiness Project. I've been slowly making life changes in the direction I want to go, It's just been gradual instead of one thing per month. I will update with all progress I make towards reaching my goals.

First things first. I had the ultimate goal of switching all my products (hairspray, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner etc etc) over to natural. I don't want to do it the easy "I'll just pick it up at the health food store" way. I want to make it. Yes I understand there will be challenges, like it won't work the way the chemicals did, or adjusting to the way it feels. Whatever.

Yesterday I ran out of toothpaste. OK, ok, I ran out last week, but have been using baking soda instead.  I've done some research and alot of toothpastes do have it already in it, for its whitening and scrubbing abilities. It held me over until yesterday. I just got... in this mood I guess. I wanted homemade toothpaste. NOW. I set off on my journey of toothpaste. I knew what I wanted, it had to have tea tree oil and baking soda, but wasn't sure what else to mix to make it that perfect consistency. I soon stumbled upon familysponge.com and it was perfect, all my favorite ingredients.

Recipe:

1:1 ratio
Baking Soda
Coconut Oil

Then to add the essential oil. I added tea tree, because its my fav. But after trying it, I used more then the original recipe called for, and next time I will add spearmint as well.

It doesn't foam up like store bought toothpaste, and it feels weird having the coconut oil melt in your mouth, but your teeth are plague free all day long. AND YOU CAN DRINK ORANGE JUICE AFTER. Bonus.

- Chantal