I did finally get around to making toothpaste again. The texture improved this time. I still used this recipe from Weed ’em and Reap minus the essential oils.

1/2 cup Filtered Water

1/4 cup Bentonite Clay

2 TBS Calcium/Magnesium Powder

3 TBS Coconut Oil

1/4 tsp Unprocessed Salt

1/4 tsp Baking Soda

10 drops Trace Minerals

Stevia (optional, I don’t put any in mine)

The recipe on the website also calls for 30 drops of essential oils. I didn’t put any in mine. This time I let it mix a bit longer in my mini food processor and it turned out downright airy! I also increased the water to about 3/4 cup since it was too thick/dry last time. It was truly like a mousse. The interesting thing was that after putting it in my jar and sealing it it continued to expand so I actually had to take more out of my jar and add it to my mom’s (I gave her some to use). Then after leaving it overnight, it deflated quite a bit. However, it was still thinner/creamier this time and more the consistency of actual toothpaste. I do not feel like I have it mastered at all yet. I would like to make it with the oils to improve the flavor and I would still like the texture and consistency to improve. It’s rather salty tasting without the essential oils and Stevia, but not too bad.