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Looking to get away from all the chemicals in store bought toothpaste? Luckily, there's no need to head out to the health food store—it's easy to make environmentally friendly, chemical-free toothpaste at home using one of the most common, inexpensive pantry staples in the American kitchen: baking soda. Try this experiment with your kids to teach them the importance of knowing what's inside the food they eat and the products they use. Say goodbye to sodium lauryl sulfate and hello to simple living!
What You Need:
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Water
- Peppermint oil
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Toothbrush
- Jar with lid
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Internet access (optional)
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