I wasn't crazy about the fact that most mouthwashes had food dyes and artificial sweeteners, so I went on a search for an alternative! I love my new mouthwash.
Ingredients:
8 oz distilled water
3 drops Peppermint essential oil
3 drops Tea tree essential oil
1 t baking soda
Directions:
Pour all ingredients into a glass jar. I used a cleaned out Argo Tea bottle or you could use a mason jar. Shake vigorously before each use. Pour 2 tablespoons into a small reusable cup and swish! Then, enjoy your minty fresh clean mouth!
The reasons to use these ingredients thanks to BreathMD.com
Baking soda - sodium bicarbonate which works as a mechanical cleanser on the teeth and gums, neutralizes the production of acid in the mouth and also as an antiseptic to help prevent infections occurring. A paste made from sodium bicarbonate and a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial toothpastes.
Peppermint - Peppermint has a high menthol content, and is often used as tea and for flavouring ice cream, confectionery, chewing gum, and toothpaste.
Tea tree oil - Tea tree oil has beneficial medical properties when applied topically, including antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral action, and is also believed to have beneficial cosmetic properties.
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