Topic: toothpaste

Seaweed Toothpaste Could Be The Answer To America’s Disgusting, Rotting Teeth

Seaweed Toothpaste Could Be The Answer To America's Disgusting, Rotting Teeth

In America, just about half of us brush our teeth twice a day–and yet 20% still have untreated cavities. Part of that is because millions of Americans don’t have access to affordable dental care, but there’s also another culprit: crappy toothpaste that doesn’t really get the job done. But researchers at Newcastle University in the UK think they may have found the magic, missing ingredient that we need to cut down on tooth decay: seaweed! More »

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste: Should Sodium Laurel Sulfate Be an Ingredient In “Natural Care”?

Tom's of Maine Toothpaste: Should Sodium Laurel Sulfate Be an Ingredient In "Natural Care"?

We spend a lot of time thinking about the products we put on our face, hair, and skin, but when it comes to oral care, we tend not to experiment much: A toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss are the only requisite elements of personal hygiene of the toothy variety. No question. In recent years, however, consumers have begun opting for natural toothpastes in lieu of brands that contain Christmasy colors, artificial flavorings, and suspicious chemicals that we don’t feel quite right about. In fact, Tom’s of Maine, a brand whose tagline is “natural care,” has become so popular that it’s widely available in chain grocery and drug stores — not just niche health food stores and expensive pharmacies. But when we flipped over our tube of Tom’s to check out the ingredients, we found one that didn’t sit well with us — sodium laurel sulfate (or SLS) — making us wonder of Tom’s is really all that it’s cracked up to be. More »

The Case For Natural Toothpaste

The Case For Natural Toothpaste

Have you ever looked at the sparkling aquamarine gel on your toothbrush and, in your puffy-eyed morning haze, wondered what the hell you’re putting into your mouth? By the time we’re thinking clearly, we’re usually more worried about what kind of coffee to drink and what to do with our coffee grounds, but today’s post from GOOD’s blog, What’s Really In Your Toothpaste?, got us thinking about what’s really going into our mouths (and down the drain) twice a day, every day. More »