Good dental hygiene is important for your overall health. But it’s important to realise that your mouth is one of the most absorbent parts of your body. Even though you spit your toothpaste out, you’re still ingesting some of the ingredients.
This cheat sheet, and our natural toothpaste reviews will help you choose the best toothpaste for you and your family.
Contents
Introduction
You should be cleaning your teeth twice a day, in the morning, and before bed. That’s a lot of toothpaste over a lifetime.
In this cheat sheet, I’m aiming to help you work out which natural toothpaste is best for you and your family.
Why Use Natural Toothpaste?
Choosing a toothpaste with natural ingredients doesn’t mean that you’re going to have cavities in your teeth, or that your teeth won’t be as clean as if you use ‘normal’ toothpaste.
With many natural toothpastes, you’ll get just as good a clean and you won’t be ingesting toxins or impurities.
Brushing your teeth with a toothbrush does most of the physical act of cleaning, and you could do this with just water, removing leftover food from your teeth. To eliminate bacteria that cause gum disease and halitosis, you need a toothpaste that contains ingredients to help with this. If you’re wondering, is natural toothpaste effective? The answer is yes. There are plenty of natural toothpastes that will do a great job of cleaning your teeth, preventing gum disease, and freshening your breath.
Toxic Toothpaste Ingredients
What’s actually in toothpaste?
I’ve written a whole article about toothpaste ingredients, but here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll find in toothpaste:
- Abrasives (to help your toothbrush remove food, plaque and stains)
- Humectants and binders (to keep your toothpaste moist and stop it from going hard in the tube)
- Detergents (to help loosen food and to foam up, which isn’t necessary, but people seem to like)
- Flavours (either synthetic or natural, to make your toothpaste taste good)
- Preservatives (so that your toothpaste doesn’t go off or harbour harmful bacteria)
- Colourings (titanium dioxide to make it white, or other colours for tooth gels and toothpastes)
- Therapeutics (like fluoride to help prevent tooth decay)
- Artificial colours
- Artificial flavours
- Artificial sweeteners
- Carrageenan
- Diethanolamine (DEA)
- Fluoride
- Microbeads
- Parabens
- Propylene glycol
- Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and Sodium laureth sulphate (SLES)
- Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
- Titanium dioxide nanoparticles
- Triclosan
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SEE RELATED:
Toothpaste Toxins: Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid
Baby & Kids Toothpaste Cheat Sheet
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There are also some ingredients that might look scary, but are actually good:
- Activated charcoal (an abrasive that also helps remove surface stains on teeth)
- Hydroxyapatite (acts like fluoride to remineralise teeth)
- Potassium nitrate (used to help combat tooth sensitivity, and is considered the safest active ingredient for sensitive teeth. Note that this is not the same as potassium nitrite)
- Titanium dioxide (in it’s non nano form is harmless, so this is one you don’t need to worry about)
- Xylitol (sweetener that also seems to be beneficial in preventing tooth decay)
For more in-depth information about toothpaste ingredients, read: Toothpaste Toxins: Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid
Top Five Natural Favourites
What is the best natural toothpaste to use? There are lots of great natural toothpaste options, and trying to keep it to just five is hard for me! I’ve tried dozens of toothpastes over the years, but these are the ones that I keep coming back to:
Dr Brite Mineral toothpaste with charcoal: I don’t know how they do it, but this is an activated charcoal toothpaste that doesn’t make a mess of your bathroom.
Dr Bronner: my family’s favourite. They say it’s the closest to a ‘normal’ toothpaste, and I like it because it tastes great and gets your teeth shiny clean.
Lavera Basis Toothpaste – Mint Whitening Toothpaste: my pick for the best vegan toothpaste with fluoride. It can be hard to find a fluoride toothpaste with natural ingredients, and this one is great.
The Humble Co Charcoal Toothpaste: if you’re into charcoal toothpaste, but want fluoride, this is awesome. Great natural ingredients and this company gives back by providing dental care to children in need.
Weleda Salt Toothpaste: my all time favourite. I’ve been using this for years, and although I mix it up (I usually have at least two toothpastes on the go) this is the one that I’m never without. Love, love, love!
Best of Toothpaste for Children and Adult, Reviewed A-Z
A Bit Hippy Remineralising Natural Toothpaste
Comments: This one looks pretty good apart from a couple of things. I’m not super keen on added flavour, even if it is ‘natural’, but that’s a small quibble. The sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is a penetration enhancer, and there can be concerns with nitrosamine contamination. This ingredient only scores a 3 in EWG, so it’s not a big concern.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Xylitol, Hydroxyapatite, Sclerotium Gum, Natural Flavour, Sodium N-Lauroylsarcosinate, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract.
A Bit Hippy Advanced Natural Toothpaste
Comments: Although the ingredients are different to the other A Bit Hippy toothpaste, my comments are the same. All in all, another reasonable choice.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Sorbitol, Calcium Carbonate, Tapioca, Aqua, Sodium Bicarbonate, Hydroxyapatite, Xylitol, Sodium N-Laurylsarcosinate, Natural Mint Flavour, Natural Lime Flavour, Xanthan Gum, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract.
Aloe Dent Whitening Aloe Vera Toothpaste - Fluoride Free
Comments: It’s the sodium hydroxymethylglycinate that stands out on this one for me. It’s a formaldehyde releaser and scores a 6 in EWG. Even though it’s in small quantities, it’s enough for me not to recommend this one. There’s also sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, which is a penetration enhancer, and there can be concerns with nitrosamine contamination. This ingredient only scores a 3 in EWG, so it’s not a big concern.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Glycerin (Veg Origin), Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Aqua, Xylitol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Pvp, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Citric Acid, Ci75810 (Colour), Limonene*. *Natural Constituent Of Essential Oils.
Comments: This ayurvedic herbal toothpaste scores a 4 in EWG because of the clove and cinnamon, which can be an issue if you use too much of them. But there’s not a lot of them in here, and I’m fine with all the other ingredients, too.
Other Flavours: Auromere Ayurvedic Herbal Toothpaste – Cardamom Fennel
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: 4 (Moderate Hazard)
Ingredients (Original Licorice): Fine Chalk, Glycerine (From Vegetable Oil), Water, Herbal Extract Blend: [Peelu (Salvadora Persica), Neem (Azadirachta Indica), Indian Licorice Root, Pomegranate Rind, Common Jujube, Rose Apple, Clove, Persian Walnut, Barleria Prionitis Bark (Vajradanti), Indian Almond, Bedda Nut, Asian Holly Oak, Prickly Ash, Zanthoxylum Alatum, Sappan Wood, Catechu, Bengal Madder, Acacia Arabica Bark (Babul), Sarsaparilla, Cinnamon, Medlar Bark, Mayweed, Bishop’s Weed (Flower Extract)], Silica, Sodium Coco Sulfate (From Indian Coconut Oil), Chondrus Crispus (Seaweed Extract), Cellulose (Plant) Gum, Clove Oil, Peppermint Oil, Spearmint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Thymol, Anethol, Geranium Extract, Potassium Sorbate (Potassium Salt), Thymol (From Thyme Oil).
Ausganica Bright Mint Toothpaste
Comments: Nothing to be concerned about here. It’s a good ingredients list.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice**, Alcohol** (Sugar Cane Derived), Sodium Bicarbonate* (Food Grade), Calcium Carbonate* (Food Grade), Xanthan Gum* (Food Grade), Decyl Glucoside* (Plant Derived), Aqua (Water)*, Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil**, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil**, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil**, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil**, Mentha Longifolia (Wild Mint) Leaf Oil**, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract**, Nepeta Cataria Extract**, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract **, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract **, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract**, Lactic Acid*, Sodium Chloride* (Australian Pink Salt). **Made With 83% Certified Organic Ingredients *100% Natural Origin
Cedel Toothpaste Sensitive
Comments: There’s a few ingredients that stand out here. The SLS, which is an irritant. There’s saccharin, which doesn’t score high in EWG, but it’s an artificial sweetener and I always avoid those, and paraffin which is a petrochemical. Plus there’s artificial flavour. All in all, not one that I would use.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Sorbitol Solution (70 Per Cent) (Non Crystalising), Water – Purified, Silicon Dioxide, Glycerol, Potassium Nitrate Macrogol 400, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide, Carmellose Sodium, Flavour, Sodium Monoflourophosphate, Saccharin Sodium, Menthol, Paraffin – Light Liquid.
Comments: Nothing to be concerned about here – a good list of ingredients. Note that it does contain carrageenan, which may mean that it’s not suitable for children if they’re still swallowing toothpaste!
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: 1 (Low Hazard)
Ingredients: Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Aqua, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Xylitol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Powder, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil, Mentha Arvensis (Peppermint) Leaf Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Oil, Menthol, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum
Comments: This one contains hydrogen peroxide, presumably for it’s teeth whitening properties. It’s considered safe in small quantities, but it can cause mouth irritation. The other ingredients are good, so if you’re after a whitening effect, this could be a good choice.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate (Coral Minerals), Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana) Leaf Extract, Xylitol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Golden Seal (Hydrastis Canadensis) Extract, Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba), Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Root Extract, Echinacea (Echinacea Angustifolia) Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Sorbitol, Aqua (Purified Water), Hydrated Silica, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Cellulose Gum
Comments: This one also has sodium lauroyl sarcosinate. As I mentioned above, it’s a penetration enhancer, and there can be concerns with nitrosamine contamination. This ingredient only scores a 3 in EWG, so it’s not really worth worrying about. Do also note that there’s carrageenan, which may make it unsuitable for kids if they’re not spitting toothpaste out yet. All in all, a reasonable choice with good ingredients.
Fluoride: No
Other Flavours: Desert Essence Activated Charcoal Toothpaste – Fresh Mint; Desert Essence Pink Himalayan Salt Toothpaste – Creamy Mint; Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Whitening Plus Toothpaste – Cool Mint
EWG Ratings: not available
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin(Vegetable Derived), Purified Water (Aqua), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Carrageenan (Plant Derived), Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Eco-Harvest® Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Extract (Neem), Sea Salt. 100% Vegan
Doterra On Guard Natural Toothpaste
Comments: This toothpaste has carrageenan (so probably not suitable for children who aren’t yet spitting toothpaste), sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and titanium dioxide. None of these are big concerns, but they may add up to a product you don’t want to use.
There’s also wintergreen essential oil. It’s in very small quantities, but it’s not suitable for children or pregnant women.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Hydrated Silica, Hydroxyapatite, Xylitol, Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose Gum, Mentha piperita (peppermint) Essential Oil, Citrus sinensis (Wild Orange) Essential Oil, Eugenia caryophyllata (Clovebud) Essential Oil, Cinnamonum zeylanicum (Cinnamon Bark) Essential Oil, Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus) Essential Oil, Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Essential Oil, Stevia rebaudiana (Stevia) Extract, Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Oil, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) Essential Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Carrageenan, Titanium Dioxide.
Comments: If you’ve tried black charcoal toothpaste and don’t like the mess that it makes of your bathroom, this is the toothpaste for you. It’s an activated charcoal toothpaste, but it’s not black and messy. I don’t know how they do it, but this dentist developed natural toothpaste is a winner.
Other Flavours: Dr. Brite Kid’s Natural Mineral Toothpaste Activated Charcoal – Berrylicious
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: 0 (Top Scoring Product)
Ingredients (Mint): Aqua (Purified Water), Organic Vegetable Glycerin*, Calcium Carbonate (Mineral), Hydrated Silica (Mineral), Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Kaolin Clay (Mineral), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)**, Potassium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil Derived)**, Organic Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Organic Siraitia Grosvenorii (Monk Fruit) Extract*, Organic Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Organic Mentha Arvensis (Menthol) Crystals*, Organic Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Extract*, Ubiquinone (Coq10), Carbon (Activated Charcoal Coconut Derived).
Comments: One of my favourite brands. We use this at home, it’s a great product with great ingredients. My husband loves this one!
Other Flavours: Dr. Bronner’s Toothpaste – Anise; Dr. Bronner’s Toothpaste – Cinnamon
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: 2 (Low Hazard)
Ingredients (Peppermint): Organic Glycerin, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrated Silica, Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Potassium Cocoate (made with Organic Coconut Oil*), Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Organic Mentha Arvensis (Menthol) Crystals, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Flour*, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Organic Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf / Stem Extract *Certified Fair Trade Ingredient
Comments: The only ingredient that I’m not super keen on here is the sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, but it’s not a big concern. This looks like a good toothpaste, and is a good choice if you’re looking for a natural toothpaste with fluoride.
Other flavours: Activated Charcoal (do note that this contains phenoxyethanol)
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbitol, Hydrated silica, Aqua, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthol, Cetraria islandica (Icelandic moss) extract, Sodium monofluorophosphate, Escin, Xylitol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Limonene. Contains Sodium monofluorophosphate (a source of fluoride at 1000ppm).
Comments: The only ingredient in this is carrageenan, but that’s not a problem if you’re spitting your toothpaste out. Another great product from Ecostore.
Other Flavours: Ecostore Natural Toothpaste – Propolis; Ecostore Natural Toothpaste – Whitening
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Base Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Aqua, Xylitol, Lauryl Glucoside, Carrageenan, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Herb Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract. Fragrance Ingredients: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil.
Comments: There’s sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and carrageenan, but otherwise it’s a pretty good list of ingredients.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Natural Flavors, Sodium Lauroyl Sorcosinate, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Cellulose Gum, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Calcium Glycerophosphate, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA.
Comments: Again, there’s sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and carrageenan. It’s not a bad option, especially if you’re looking for a natural fluoride toothpaste.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Sodium Fluoride 0.24% (0.14% w/v fluoride ion), Purified Water, Xylitol, Hydrated Silica, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Cellulose Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Glycerophosphate, Carrageenan, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA.
Essenzza Fuss Free Activated Charcoal Toothpaste - Winter Green
Comments: The only ingredient to take note of is the wintergreen oil, which shouldn’t be used by children or pregnant women, but it’s in a very small quantity. A good choice for a natural charcoal toothpaste (or charcle toothpaste, as I’ve also seen it spelled!).
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Water, Diatomaceous Earth, Xylitol, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Charcoal, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Citric Acid, Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum.
Forever Bright Toothgel
Comments: I don’t love this one. There’s sodium lauryl sulfate, carrageenan, flavour, and saccharin. Not a natural toothpaste that I would choose.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Gel (Stabilized Aloe Vera Gel), Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Carrageenan, Flavor, Bee Propolis, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Comments: There’s sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, but as I’ve mentioned elsewhere, this is a small concern. It’s an Australian made toothpaste, and one of the first to be made here. A great choice of natural toothpaste!
Other Flavours: Grant’s Toothpaste – Cinnamon Zest; Grant’s Toothpaste – Mild Mint; Grant’s Kids Toothpaste – Strawberry Surprise; Grant’s Kids Toothpaste – Strawberry Surprise
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Fresh Mint): Water (Aqua), Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Xylitol, Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cellulose Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Natural Herbal Extract*, Stevioside (Stevia), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil – Certified Organic, Magnesium Hydroxide, Potassium Chloride. Contains Minerals: Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Sodium. *Mint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Cardamom, Celery, Caraway. Coriander, Dill, Thyme, Rosemary And Sage.
Comments: A different ingredients list to the other Grant’s toothpaste, and also with the sodium lauroyl sarcosinate. This one is a good choice, too.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Water (Aqua), Xylitol, Glycerin (Vegetable), Sorbitol, Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cellulose Gum, Natural Flavours, Stevioside (Stevia). Natural Flavour Contains Extracts Of: Mint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Cardamon, Celery, Caraway, Coriander, Dill, Thyme, Rosemary & Sage.
Comments: All the ingredients look good, and I’m happy to recommend this. The only question that might arise with this one is the carrageenan. There can be issues if you ingest it, but as you don’t swallow toothpaste, I don’t have a problem with it. It’s worth noting that the kids’ version doesn’t contain carrageenan, so it’s fine if littlies are swallowing it!
Other Flavours: Grin Natural Toothpaste – Strengthening; Grin Natural Toothpaste – Whitening; Grin Kids Natural Toothpaste – Orange; Grin Kids Natural Toothpaste – Strawberry
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Propolis Tincture, Manuka Oil Pure – Leptospermum Scoparium Oil, Organic NZ Fine Sea Salt, Aqua (Water), Calcium Carbonate, Caprylyl/Carpryl Glucoside, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Powder, Copper Chlorophyllin, Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce (Fennel), Glycerine, Ice Flavour, Mentha Piperita Peppermint Oil, Menthol, Silica, Spearmint Oil, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol
Healthy Care Propolis Toothpaste
Comments: This one has sodium lauryl sulphate and saccharin, so it’s not one that I would use.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Purified Water, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Propolis, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol, Sodium Saccharin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Potassium Nitrate.
Comments: The only thing that I don’t like in this Jason toothpaste is the flavour, but it’s a good ingredients list otherwise. Do be aware that this is a sensitive toothpaste containing potassium nitrate, so this toothpaste is not suitable for children. Another good choice for a natural fluoride toothpaste.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Potassium Nitrate 5% – Purpose: Tooth desensitizer Other Ingredients: Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Hydrated Silica, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xylitol, Flavor, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Stevioside (Stevia Rebaudiana) Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Menthol, Sea Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate. *Certified Organic Ingredient.
Comments: Nothing to be concerned about here. This is a good fluoride toothpaste with natural ingredients.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: 2 (Low Hazard)
Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76% (Fluoride) – Purpose: Anticavity. Inactive Ingredients: Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Silica, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xylitol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose Gum, Dimethyl Sulfone, Sea Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Ubiquinone.
Comments: Nothing to worry about here, either. Another good natural, fluoride free toothpaste choice.
Other Flavours – Lavera Basis Kids Tooth Gel – Strawberry & Raspberry
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Classic): Aqua, Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Calcium Carbonate, Maris Sal, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract*, Echinacea Purpurea Extract*, Arnica Montana Flower Extract*, Propolis Cera, Alcohol*, Aroma**, Limonene**, Eugenol**, Linalool** (* Ingredients from Certified Organic Agriculture, ** Natural Essential Oils, *** Fair Trade)
Comments: Note that although there is titanium dioxide in this (CI 77891), Lavera products are EcoCert certified, and EcoCert does not allow nanoparticles.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Aqua, Sorbitol, Silica, Xylitol, Glycerin, Maris Sal, Betaine, CI 77891, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Algin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water*, Myrtus Communis Leaf Water*, Menthol, Sodium Fluoride, Aroma**, Limonene**, Eugenol** (* Ingredients from Certified Organic Agriculture, ** Natural Essential Oils, *** Fair Trade), Contains Sodium Fluoride (1400 ppm F).
Comments: There’s titanium dioxide in this, too, but see my comments above about EcoCert. I don’t have any problems with this, and I’ve used it at home. Also, if you’re looking for a vegan toothpaste with fluoride, you’ve found one!
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Aqua, Sorbitol, Silica, CI 77891, Hydrated Silica, Maris Sal, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Fluoride, Echinacea Purpurea Extract*, Arnica Montana Flower Extract*, Mentha Piperita Leaf Water*, Myrtus Communis Leaf Water*, Glycerin, Menthol, Aroma**, Limonene**. * Ingredients from Certified Organic Agriculture. ** Natural Essential Oils. *** Fair Trade.
Lemon Myrtle Fragrances Toothpaste
Comments: The only ingredient that you might question is the sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, but it’s a fair way down the list so I don’t have any problem with this.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cellulose Gum, Xylitol, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Stevioside, Mentha Piperita (peppermint) Oil, Backhousia Citrodora (Lemon Myrtle) Oil, Menthol, Magnesium Hydroxide, Potassium chloride
Macleans Multi Action Original Fluoride Toothpaste
Comments: There’s a lot of ingredients here that I don’t like. There’s PEG’s, sodium lauryl sulfate, synthetic flavour, titanium dioxide (I couldn’t find out whether this was non-nano), saccharin, carrageenan, and some synthetic colours that I really don’t like. So this one definitely doesn’t make my list!
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Water, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Glycerin, PEG-6, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Flavour, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Fluoride, Zinc Chloride, Sodium Saccharin, Carrageenan. Limonene, CI 73360, CI 74260, CI 74160.
Maharishi Ayurveda AyurDent Classic Toothpaste
Comments: This herbal toothpaste has a long list of ingredients, most of which are ayurvedic herbs, considered to be beneficial to the teeth. The only thing that I can see that might be of concern is the carrageenan, but otherwise this looks good.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, Sorbitol, glycerin, water, mineral calcium carbonate, Silica, Mentha spicata herb oil, Mentha piperita oil, Quercus infectoria gall extract, Terminalia chebula fruit extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Terminalia belerica fruit extract, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Barleria prionitis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Piper longum fruit extract, Albizzia lebbeck bark extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Mimusops elengi bark extract, Salvadora persica root extract, Azadirachta indica bark extract, Symplocos racemosa bark extract, Sodium silicate, Eugenia Caryophyllus flower oil, Acacia catechu bark extract, Menthol, Thymol, Limonene2, Linalool2, Farnesol2, Isoeugenol2 (2 components of essential oils)
Manuka Health Propolis & Manuka Honey Toothpaste with Tea Tree Oil
Comments: This looks okay but there is SLS. There’s also no clarification of what the ‘aromatic oils’ are, and finally, there’s titanium dioxide. I couldn’t find out if this was non-nano or not.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, water, sorbitol, glycerine, MGO™ 400+ Manuka Honey, sodium lauryl sulphate, silica, cellulose gum, magnesium aluminium silicate, aromatic oils and limonene, titanium dioxide, BIO30 New Zealand Propolis, menthol, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) root extract, Tea Tree oil, chlorophyll
Comments: Nothing wrong with this. It’s a great product, especially if you’re looking for a bicarb soda toothpaste, and all the ingredients are certified organic by Biological Farmers of Australia.
And if you’re looking for a toothpaste without mint, try the very popular lemon toothpaste.
Other Flavours: Miessence Anise Toothpaste; Miessence Lemon Toothpaste
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: 1 (Low Hazard)
Ingredients (Mint): Certified Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Non-Gmo Xanthan Gum, Sea Salt, Certified Organic Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Essential Oil, Certified Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Essential Oil, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Certified Organic Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Leaf Essential Oil, Certified Organic Syzygium Aromatica (Clove) Bud Essential Oil
Comments: This coconut oil toothpaste might take some getting used to, but the ingredients are all good and I’m happy to recommend this. I’ve used it and like it.
If you’ve never used a black toothpaste before, I suggest either using it in the shower, or leaning right into the basin to spit so that you don’t get it everywhere!
Also, if you’re looking for a non mint whitening toothpaste, check out their cinnamon toothpaste.
Other Flavour: My Magic Mud Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste Wintergreen; My Magic Mud Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste – Cinnamon Clove; My Magic Mud Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste – Spearmint
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Peppermint): Distilled Water, Diatomaceous Earth, Xylitol*, Bentonite Clay, Coconut Oil*, Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal, Peppermint Oil*, Wintergreen Oil*, Cinnamon Leaf Extract*, Clove Oil*, Citric Acid*, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Sweet Orange Oil*, Potassium Sorbate, Rosemary Oil*, Stevia*, Tea Tree Oil*, Vanilla Extract*, Xanthan Gum
Comments: The only ingredient that I’m not super keen on is the natural flavour, but otherwise this is a good list of ingredients. It’s also got folic acid, which is good to help prevent gum disease.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Natural Flavor, Cellulose Gum, Bio-Saponins (Yucca schidigera Root Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Root Extract, Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Tuber Extract, Smilax Regelii Root Extract, Xylitol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Xanthan, Calendula officinalis Flower Extract, Echinacea purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Centella asiatica Extract, Zanthoxylum americanum Bark Extract, Origanum vulgare Leaf Extract, Quillaja saponaria Root Extract, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Syzgium aromaticum (Clove) Bud Oil, Folic Acid, Olea europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, Phytoplenolin (Centipeda cunninghamii Herb Extract), Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bark Oil, Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Juglans nigra (Black Walnut) Shell Extract, Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
Comments: The only ingredient here that you might want to avoid is the sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, but otherwise this is a good ingredients list.
Other Flavours (Cool Mint Gel): Nature’s Gate Toothpaste – Creme de Mint; Nature’s Gate Toothpaste – Creme de Peppermint; Nature’s Gate Toothpaste – Whitening Gel
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Water (Eau), Sorbitol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Flavor (Aroma)*, Xylitol, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Quillaja Saponaria (Soap Bark) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Cellulose Gum, Calcium Glycerophosphate, Bisabolol, Menthol, Benzoic Acid. *Natural Flavor.
Nature's Goodness Olive Leaf Toothpaste
Comments: I’d like to know what the ‘natural colour’ is, but otherwise this isn’t a bad list of ingredients.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Olive Leaf Extract. Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Glycerine, Water, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Vegetable Gum, Lemon Oil, Peppermint Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Colour.
Neem Active Toothpaste
Comments: This toothpaste has sodium lauryl sulphate and artificial flavour, so it’s not going to make to the top of my list. There’s also carrageenan, so even if the SLS is okay with you, this isn’t a children’s toothpaste.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Precipitated Calcium Carbonate, Sorbitol, Aqua, Glycerine, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Flavour, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Tee Tree Oil.
Oral B 3d White Glamorous White Toothpaste
Comments: There’s PEG’s, flavour, SLS, saccharin and sucralose, cocamidopropyl betaine, carrageenan and titanium dioxide. I couldn’t find out whether the titanium dioxide contained nanoparticles, but because of all the other ingredients, I wouldn’t be using this anyway.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Contains Sodium Fluoride. Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Polyphosphate, Water, PEG-6, Flavour, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Carrageenan, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Fluoride, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Sucralose, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Titanium Dioxide.
Comments: Nothing to be concerned about in this natural clay toothpaste. This is another good choice.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Purified Water, Aloe Vera Juice, Calcium Carbonate, Xylitol (Non-GMO), Vegetable Glycerin, Bentonite Clay, Organic Coconut Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Organic Peppermint Oil, Activated Charcoal, Menthol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Xanthan Gum, Organic Rosemary Oil, Organic Tea Tree Oil, Rose Oil
Comments: A good ingredients list in this organic toothpaste.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Potassium Cocoate (Saponified Coconut Oil)*, Potassium Olivate (Saponified Olive Oil)*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Oil)*, L-Menthol#, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sclerotium Gum , Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid (Non Gmo), Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, D-Limonene*, Stevia Rebaudiana (Green Stevia) Leaf*, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil*, Eugenol#, Linalool# (#Component Of Natural Essential Oils) (*Certified Organic) 95% Organic Content.(*ACO Certified Organic)
Comments: Nothing to worry about here, either.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Precipitated Calcium Carbonate, Saponaria (Soapwort Complex), Kosher Vegetable Glycerin (Palm), Mentha Arvensis (Peppermint) Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract*, Goats Milk Protein, Echinacea Chlorelle, Verbena Officinalis (Vervain) Extract, Salvia Lavandulaefolia (Sage) Essential Oil*, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa), Quercus Alba (White Oak) Bark, Propolis Cera (Propolis) Extract, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax
Red Seal Baking Soda Toothpaste
Comments: There’s SLS here (which is described on their website as a coconut based foaming cleanser). Yes, it is, but it’s still an irritant, and it’s so far removed from coconut that it’s basically synthetic. There’s also saccharin in this one.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Purified Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Cellulose Gum, Silica, Peppermint Oil, Menthol, Eucalyptus Oil, Aniseed Oil, Sodium Saccharin.
Comments: Good ingredients list in this bentonite clay toothpaste. I’ve used and like this. If you’re looking for a non mint toothpaste, you may like the cinnamon toothpaste in this range.
Other Flavours: Redmond Earthpaste Natural Toothpaste Cinnamon; Redmond Earthpaste Toothpaste Spearmint; Redmond Earthpaste Toothpaste Wintergreen
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: 1 (Low Hazard)
Ingredients: (Peppermint) Purified Water, Bentonite Clay, Xylitol, Peppermint Essential Oil, Menthol, Sea Salt, Tea Tree Oil
Comments: Another good ingredients list, and another certified organic toothpaste, too. The lemon flavour is a mint free toothpaste, if you’re after that.
Other Flavours: Riddells Creek Herbal Toothpaste; Riddells Creek Lemon Toothpaste
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Mint): Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Purified Water, Peppermint Extract, Parsley Extract, Thyme Extract, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Organic Ethanol, Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Soapwort Extract, Saponified Organic Coconut Oil And Saponified Organic Olive Oil, Organic Stevia, Spearmint Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil, Celtic Sea Salt, Olive Leaf Extract, Almond Extract, Vanilla Extract.
Comments: A slightly different ingredients list to the other flavours, above, but a good choice of organic toothpaste. Note that “parfum” here is the legal name for an organic approved preservative, it’s not actually fragrance.
Other Flavours: Riddells Creek Toothpaste – Whitening
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Juice, Organic Ethanol, Purified Water (Aqua), Organic Saponified Coconut (Potassium Cocoate) Oil, Organic Saponified Olive (Potassium Olivate) Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Organic Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Essential Oil, Xanthan Gum, Organic Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana), Calcium Carbonate, Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllus) Bud Essential Oil, Organic Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Bark Essential Oil, Parfum (Natural Preservative), Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) Extract, Celtic Sea Salt (Sodium chloride), Organic Olive Leaf (Olea europaea) Extract, Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Extract, Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Extract, Organic Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Extract, Sage (Salvia officinalis) Extract, Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Extract.
Comments: This is very new, and I haven’t seen this before, but it looks good. Interesting flavours, too – there’s a coconut toothpaste, and a yummy sounding chai version, too!
Other Flavours: Schmidt’s Naturals Tooth + Mouth Paste Jasmine + Spearmint; Schmidt’s Naturals Tooth + Mouth Paste Vanilla Chai; Schmidt’s Naturals Tooth + Mouth Paste Wondermint with Activated Charcoal; Schmidt’s Naturals Tooth + Mouth Paste Wondermint
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Coconut + Lime): Water, Hydrated silica, Glycerin, Xylitol, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnolia Acuminate Bark Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Zinc Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) Leaf Oil, Lyceum Barbarum (goji berry) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (pomegranate) Extract, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Tocopherol (vitamin E; sunflower-derived), Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Benzoate
Sensodyne Rapid Relief Toothpaste
Comments: PEG’s, flavour (aroma), SLS, titanium dioxide, cocamidopropyl betaine, titanium dioxide, saccharin – it’s not a list of ingredients that’s going to make it to my favourites any time soon.
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Glycerin, PEG-8, Hydrated Silica, Pentasodium Triphosphate, Aroma, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer, Stannous Fluoride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Fluoride, Limonene. Contains Stannous Fluoride 0.454% w/w, Sodium Fluoride 0.0721% w/w (1450ppm Fluoride).
Silicea Toothpaste With Collodial Silica
Comments: Another good ingredients list, with nothing to be concerned about.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Collodial Silica, Hydrated Silica, Sea Salt, Peppermint Oil, Cellulose Gum, Aniseed Oil, Menthol, Fennel Oil, Clove Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Water.
Comments: Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and carrageenan (chondrus crispus) are the only ingredients that stand out here, and they’re both low concern, so not a bad choice.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Sorbitol, Deionized Water, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Peppermint, Spearmint, Chondrus Crispus, Malaleuca alternifolia, Papain, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Citric Acid, Zinc Oxide
Comments: Another good choice, with no ingredients that concern me.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Water, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Peppermint Oil, Menthol, Xylitol, Lemon Extract, Xanthan Gum, Coco Glucoside, Calcium Ascorbate, Tea Tree Oil
Comments: This is a great choice. It’s really hard to find a good fluoride toothpaste with natural ingredients, but this dentist recommended natural toothpaste is it. My new love!
Other Flavour: The Humble Co. Natural Toothpaste – Fresh Mint
Fluoride: Yes
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Charcoal): Sorbitol, Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Lauryl, Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Aroma, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Fluoride, Zinc Gluconate, Stevia Rebaudiana extract, Limonene.
Comments: Nothing to be concerned about here, either. Another good natural toothpaste choice.
Other Flavours: The Natural Family Co. Toothpaste – Propolis & Myrrh; The Natural Family Co. Toothpaste – Sensitive; The Natural Family Co. Toothpaste – Whitening; The Natural Family Co. Blak Whitening Toothpaste Activated Charcoal
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: 2 (Low Hazard)
Ingredients (Original): Purified Water, Xylitol (Organic), Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Glycerin (Vegetable), Sodium Coco Sulphate, Cellulose Gum, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil (Organic Peppermint Oil), Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Organic), Mentha Australis (Native Australian River Mint)
Comments: Nothing to be worried about with this aloe toothpaste, either!
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Juice, Organic Ethanol, Purified Water (Aqua), Organic Saponified Coconut (Potassium cocoate) Oil & Organic Saponified (Potassium olivate) Olive Oil, Bicarbonate of Soda, Xanthan Gum, Organic Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana), Calcium Carbonate, Organic Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Essential Oil, Organic Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Essential Oil, Parfum (Natural Preservative), Organic Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Oil, Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) Extract, Celtic Sea Salt (Sodium chloride), Organic Olive Leaf (Olea europaea) Extract, Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Extract, Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Extract, Organic Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Extract, Sage (Salvia officinalis) Extract, Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Extract.
Comments: There’s sodium lauroyl sarcosinate in this natural tea tree oil toothpaste, but otherwise this is a good list of ingredients.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Purified Water (Aqua), Sorbitol, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Hydrated Silica, Flavour, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Cellulose Gum, Stevioside, Sodium Benzoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil. Contains Limonene And Eugenol from essential oils.
Comments: It’s the SLS in this that’s the only ingredient that I don’t particularly like. The natural flavor is from essential oils and fruit extracts, and all the other ingredients are good.
Other Flavours: Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste – Peppermint; Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste – Spearmint
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Fennel): Calcium carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Natural Flavor, Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) resin extract, Propolis Extract
Comments: This Tom’s of Maine toothpaste has fluoride in it, and if you don’t find SLS irritating, this is a reasonably good choice if you’re looking for a natural fluoride toothpaste. Do note that it’s not suitable for children, with both fluoride and carrageenan.
Other Flavours: Tom’s of Maine Baking Soda Cavity Protection Fluoride Toothpaste – Peppermint; Tom’s of Maine Wicked Fresh! Fluoride Toothpaste – Cool Peppermint
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients (Peppermint Gel): Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.14% W/V Fluoride Ion), Water, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Glycerin, Natural Flavor, Sodium Lauryl Sulfatem, Zinc Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Carrageenan
Vicco Herbal Toothpaste
Comments: This is mostly okay (with a couple of concerns) until you get to the Methyl Hydroxybenzoate Sodium, which is another name for methylparaben. I don’t do parabens, so this one is not on my favourites list!
Fluoride:
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Fine Chalk, Water, Sorbitol, Sodium Lauryl Sarcosinate, Gum Tragacanth, Extracts Of Indian Licorice Root, Currant, Common Jujube, Rose Apple, Barleria Priontis, Asian Holly Oak, Persian Walnut, Prickly Ash, Indian Almond, Bedda Nut, Bishop’s Weed, Sarsaparilla, Catechu, Sappan Wood, Medlar, Cinnamon, Gum Arabic, Bengal Madder, Mayweed, Flavour, Sodium Saccharin, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate Sodium.
Comments: All the Weleda toothpastes are great, and this is no exception.
Other Flavour: Weleda Children’s Tooth Gel (Toothpaste)
Fluoride:
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Water, Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Magnesium aluminium Silicate, Alcohol, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Flavor*, Limonene* *From Natural Essential Oils.
Comments: Another good list of ingredients from one of my favourite brands.
Fluoride:
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Hydrated Silica, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Alcohol, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Esculin, Xantham Gum, Flavour (Aroma)*, Limonene*. *From Natural Essential Oils
Comments: more good ingredients.
Fluoride: no
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Water, Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Flavour*, Alcohol, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Limonene* (from natural essential oils)
Comments: My favourite toothpaste. I use others, but I always come back to this.
Fluoride:
EWG Ratings: 2 (Low Hazard)
Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Water, Glycerin, Silica, Mentha Piperita Oil, Prunus Spinosa Fruit Juice, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract, Arum Maculatum Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Alcohol, Esculin, Lactose, Flavour, Limonene, Linalool
Comments: The only thing in this that I don’t like is the cocamidopropyl betaine, but otherwise this is okay.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Xylitol, Vegetable Glycerin, Sorbitol, Water, Silica, Calcium Carbonate, Peppermint Oil, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine (from coconut), CoQ10, Green Tea Extract, Stevia, Tea Tree Oil.
Comments: This looks like a reasonable list of ingredients, too.
Fluoride: No
EWG Ratings: not listed
Ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Hydrated Silicate, Calcium Phosphate, Kaolin Clay, Calcium Montmorillonite, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Bicarbonate,
Green Tea Extract, Aloe Vera Gel, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Nisin, Polylysine.
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