Oral Health, Naturally: Homemade Toothpaste and Mouthwash Recipes

Over 100 recipes for homemade cosmetics using primarily basic kitchen ingredients. Quality control, fresh and organic ingredients, no preservatives or additives, lower costs, better for the environment - these are some of the reasons to make your own cosmetics. Includes recipes for facials, toners, flower waters, lip balms/gloss, pine needle bath, bath salts, bubble baths, shower gel, mouthwash, tooth powders/paste, shampoo, hair rinse, dandruff cure, hair conditioner, sunburn remedies, rash remedies, body powders, body scrubs, athlete's foot treatments, foot baths, foot tonics and lotions, fake "vasoline," glitter body/hair gel, aftershave, cologne, perfume, bug repellents, fake "tigerbalm," natural deodorant, rose petal beads, dream pillows, herbal suppliers, educators, links and resources. Includes special babies', children's and women's herbals section and 31 photos by the author of herbs in nature and herbal processing techniques.Recipes come from the author's 30+ years' experience making her own cosmetics.Special bonus sections about herbs, women's herbals and herbals for babies and children. Includes 31 photos by author of herbs in nature and herb processing procedures.The author has over 30 years experience making her own herbal cosmetics. She has raised her son, Gibralter, now an adult, using almost entirely medicinal herbs for any medical problems he incurred. Much of her herbal knowledge comes from work with women's groups, wilderness guides, midwives and herbalists, while most of the book explains her first-hand methods for using herbs. This book is a culmination of 30 years' research into natural oral health remedies and recipes. Included in this book are instructions to make your own toothbrushes from licorice, marshmallow and alfalfa, and several toothpaste/tooth powder recipes. Also included are a dozen herbal mouthwash recipes, as well as herbal oral remedies, trusted medicinal herb suppliers and links to respected medicinal herb resources. The book centers on herbs that are known to be beneficial to mouths, gums, and teeth, and helps foster a more natural attitude towards dental care and cosmetics, on the whole. The recipes in the book are easy to follow and the ingredients are easily obtained online via the herbal suppliers listed, as well as in local health food and herbal stores. Commercial oral health products are laden with artificial ingredients, sweeteners and chemicals, in addition to preservatives for a long shelf life. Homemade cosmetics are made in small batches with fresh ingredients and no preservatives or chemicals, and offer superior health benefits. Treat your mouth to fresh ingredients in your tooth powders and organic mouthwash without preservatives! Your teeth, gums and mouth deserve only the best!