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Homemade Peppermint Mouthwash

March 10, 2016 Updated on October 9, 2019 By Beth K 4 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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If you like clean, fresh breath from a simple recipe then you’ve got to try our Homemade Peppermint Mouthwash recipe. This mouthwash includes the freshening and whitening power of baking soda. It gently swishes around to leave your mouth extra clean and deodorized.

Homemade Recipes for Peppermint Mouthwash from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

When I was growing up my parents convinced me that mouthwash had to burn the top 2 layers of skin off of your mouth if it was working. If it didn’t make you gasp for life, then it wasn’t worth it. I’m not sure why we had to endure such torture, but I’m glad I made it to the other side to see the light that is natural mouthwash.

All the things to love about this Homemade Peppermint Mouthwash:

  • Baking soda whitens your teeth
  • No burning
  • Clean rinsing effect
  • No alcohol
  • Delicious, natural flavor
  • No artificial flavors or colors
  • No artificial sweeteners
  • Lasting breath freshness

I love a fresh peppermint mouthwash, but some people have different tastes. A few alternative essential oil flavors that you could try:

Spicy Orange

  • 1 drop Clove Vitality Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality Essential Oil
  • 5 drops Orange Vitality Essential Oil

Super Minty

  • 6 drops Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Spearmint Vitality Essential Oil

Refreshing Citrus

*Note about this blend: You might want to store this in a glass container since the citrus essential oils can dissolve plastic.

  • 4 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality Essential Oil
  • 3 drops Jade Lemon Vitality Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Spearmint Vitality Essential Oil

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New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well.

Homemade Peppermint Mouthwash

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 drops Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Thieves Vitality Essential Oil
  • 8-ounce container with a pour spout

Directions

  • Mix all ingredients together in the bottle and attach the lid.
  • Shake to combine.
  • To use: Shake the container to combine ingredients. Dispense about 1 tablespoon of mouthwash and swirl in your mouth for about 60 seconds. Spit. Do not swallow the mouthwash.
  • Store in a dark, cool location.
  • Makes one 8-oz serving

homemade peppermint mouthwash

This recipe is kid-friendly…provided your child has a handle on not swallowing mouthwash. You might want to dilute the recipe a little more if using on young children or use the citrus alternative above.

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You might also enjoy these essential oil recipes:

  • Floral Perfume Sprays
  • Foaming Hand Soap
  • Natural Aftershave
  • Peppermint Foot Scrub
  • Roller Blends for Confidence
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Comments

  1. Faylinn says

    March 31, 2016 at 11:13 am

    I recently talked with my dentist about how I can improve my oral hygiene and he suggested that I start using mouthwash more regularly. However, I prefer to use a mouthwash that doesn’t have alcohol in it and so I am very pleased that I have been able to come across this homemade recipe. I especially look forward to trying the Spicy Orange blend, because cinnamon oil is supposed to be very beneficial for you. Other than cleaning your teeth, what are some of the other health benefits of using essential oils as a mouthwash?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks for the note, Faylinn. We encourage everyone to read up on the naturally occurring constituents of each essential oil and research in published studies to find out all the benefits. I love the Spicy Orange variation, too, because in addition to the Cinnamon Bark we add in Clove Vitality which promotes a healthy immune response and may support overall wellness.

      Reply
  2. Valerie says

    April 12, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    Hi, what is the shelf life of these mouthwashes?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      April 25, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      The shelf life is about 6 months. You can extend this by using purified or distilled water.

      Reply

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