🧼 DIY Toothpaste & Lip Balm
Ready for a little kitchen science AND a lot of eco-fun? Today’s Plastic-Free Challenge is all about making your own toothpaste and lip balm—yes, really! You can skip the plastic tubes and make your own safe, natural, and totally awesome bathroom goodies right at home. 🪥💄
🧠 Why Make Your Own?
Most toothpaste and lip balm tubes are made of plastic and can’t be recycled. 😞
But when you make your own, you:
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Use less plastic
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Know what’s in your products
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Have fun mixing and creating with your family! 👨👩👧👦
🪥 TuTu’s Easy-Peasy Toothpaste Recipe
You’ll need:
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2 tablespoons baking soda
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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A few drops of peppermint or cinnamon oil (ask a grown-up for help!)
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A small glass jar with a lid
How to make it:
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Mix baking soda and coconut oil until smooth
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Add 2–3 drops of flavor oil
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Store in your jar and dip your brush in (or use a tiny spoon)
🦷 Bonus: It makes your breath smell minty-fresh!
💄 DIY Lip Balm for Kids
You’ll need:
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
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A few drops of vanilla or orange oil (optional)
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A clean tin or lip balm container
How to make it:
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With an adult, melt beeswax and coconut oil in a pot (very carefully!)
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Add scent if you like
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Pour into your container and let it cool
💋 Your lips will be soft and smooth—and the Earth will thank you!
🧺 Green Storage Ideas
Instead of plastic tubes, try:
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Tiny glass jars
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Reused lip balm tins
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Metal containers with lids
You can decorate them with stickers or paint for extra fun!
🌟 You’re a Bathroom Boss!
By making your own toothpaste and lip balm, you’re skipping plastic, learning cool new skills, and becoming a homemade hero for the Earth! 💚🌎
– TuTu and the Green Team
P.S. Want a printable DIY Toothpaste & Lip Balm Recipe Card? Just let us know—we’ll whisk one your way!
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