Primitive Toothcare: DIY Guide to Natural Oral Hygiene (Zine)
- Price
- $4.95
If you've ever questioned what's actually in your toothpaste — or just want to try something different — this zine is for you. Primitive Toothcare: A DIY Guide to Uncivilized Oral Hygiene from Microcosm Publishing walks you through natural, time-tested alternatives for looking after your teeth, gums, and mouth. It's a thoughtful, practical read that makes a brilliant gift for anyone curious about natural health, self-sufficiency, or low-waste living.
✨ Features
- 📖 Zine format: A compact, easy-to-read guide packed with practical knowledge — no filler, just the good stuff.
- 🦷 Natural oral care methods: Covers alternative approaches to brushing, gum care, and mouth health drawn from ancient and traditional practices.
- 🌿 DIY focus: Encourages hands-on, low-waste routines that put you back in control of your health.
- 📐 Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches — slim enough to slip into a bag or gift with ease.
- 🏡 Published by Microcosm Publishing: An independent, community-focused publisher based in Portland, Oregon.
💚 Benefits
- 🙌 Feel empowered: Reclaiming your oral health routine — even in small ways — genuinely feels good. This zine shows you how.
- 🪥 Skip the synthetics: Ditch the artificial ingredients and nylon bristles in favour of methods that have stood the test of time.
- 💡 Surprisingly accessible: Primitive toothcare doesn't require specialist tools or expensive products. This guide makes it approachable for anyone.
- 🎁 A gift with a difference: Perfect for the natural health enthusiast, the zero-waste curious, or anyone who likes learning something genuinely useful.
- 🌍 Supports sustainable living: Part of a broader shift toward low-impact, conscious self-care — right in line with how many of us want to live.
📋 Product Specifications
- Format: Zine (print)
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
- Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
- Origin: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Product Type: Books & Zines
Pick up Primitive Toothcare today and take the first step toward a more natural, self-sufficient oral care routine — or grab a copy for someone who'll genuinely love it.
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Why 2 bottles?
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About Microcosm Publishing
Microcosm Publishing: Inspiring Change, One Book at a Time
Microcosm is an independent publisher and distributor based in Portland, OR and Cleveland, OH, dedicated to empowering readers through knowledge and action. We offer a unique catalog of books and zines focused on DIY skills, social justice, food, bicycling, gender, and self-care.
With a commitment to challenging conventional publishing norms, we prioritize marginalized voices and sustainable practices. From our humble beginnings in a bedroom closet to becoming a Publishers Weekly Fastest Growing Publisher, Microcosm remains dedicated to fostering a more equitable and just world through the power of words.
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