Make Your Own Botanical Tooth Powders - a New Publication
Lise
I’ve been working flat out on a different kind of publication concept and it’s all because of you. I wanted to be able to give you something you’ve been asking me about (repeatedly) for years: 100% customisable formulations.
(insert double take)
Yes, really.
It’s been a bit of a challenge and has taken me quite a few trials and tests (and a bit of tribulation), but I hope you’ll agree this new format makes it possible to jump straight in and get creating and making with locally available ingredients - regardless of where you are on the globe - and (almost) regardless of skill level!
After debating with myself what to call this concept and format, I finally decided on ‘Formulation Template’. (I know it may not seem like the most original name on the planet, but it describes the function pretty well, don’t you think?)
Pictured above is my very first.
What’s a LisaLise Formulation Template?
In order to offer you 100% customisable formulations, a set of ‘formulating rules’ needed to be created: a Formulation Template. Think of it as a specially designed framework that allows you total freedom with ingredients choices and enables you to make an endless variety of possibilities - as long as you stay within the framework.
This whole concept came about as a result of the many questions I have gotten over the years about ingredient substitutions.
“I can’t get ingredient X where I live. What else can I use?”
“Ingredient Y costs a packet where I live! Is there an alternative option?”
“Can I substitute ingredient Z without messing up the stability?”
I’ve been there numerous times and think I can safely say I understand the frustration of not being able to source everything listed in a given formula.
Now, (Almost) Anything Goes
Having a Formulation Template in hand frees you of the frustration of having to substitute ingredients. Now you can start with ingredients you CAN source and build your formula from there.
Formulation Templates are created so you can customise to your hearts desire.
A Formulation Template consists of
Main Formulation Template
Detailed Guideline for Using the Template to Create Your Own Formulas
Ingredients Information
Formulating Notes & Tips
Formulation Examples
Bespoke Formulation(s)
Now, Put Your Formulating Power Where Your Mouth is
To kick off this new type of publication, I wanted to share some brand new subject matter – something I have never written about (publicly) before. It also happens to be one of my own personal care favorites because it allows for endless customisation possibilities: tooth powders.
You: Tooth powder, Lise? But is homemade tooth powder safe and effective enough?!
Me: Yes, and then some.
Botanical Oral Health
For generations, we have all been led to believe that commercially produced toothpaste (and other oral care products) are better, safer, and more effective than anything handcrafted.
That is, to put it diplomatically, a misunderstanding.
The world is full of powerful botanicals that can not only deliver superior function for overall oral health, but also target specific issues such as gingivitis, cavities, plaque formation, and bad breath.
Most of these herbs (and additional ingredients) boast a long history of traditional use that has been passed down through generations.
And here’s the best part: the majority of these botanicals and additional ingredients are readily available around the globe.
Happily, modern science has affirmed the efficacy of numerous natural ingredients for oral health with documented studies, many of which are listed in the (included) references section.
No Foam = No Function?
Here’s a little reveal from this publication. Foam is not required to cleanse teeth and gums properly. The detergents commonly added to commercial toothpastes are not there to clean the teeth, but are only present to help spread the paste in the mouth.
The ingredients section in Botanical Tooth Powders explains more.
Ready to Get Busy?
If you’re interested in learning a bit more about making your own botanical tooth powders, please visit this page.
