Nov 11

Nov 11 Best Natural Toothpaste

When switching to a natural toothpaste, you not only want one that is free of fluoride and harmful ingredients, but also one that works and tastes good too.

Why It's Effective

Himalaya Botanique toothpastes are fluoride-free and effectively clean teeth without harmful ingredients or off-putting textures and flavors. Teeth are left feeling smooth, and breath is fresh.

Two natural and powerful ingredients, neem and pomegranate, are used to help clean teeth. Neem is an herb that has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. Regular brushing with neem reduces plaque, prevents cavities, and its good for overall oral health. Pomegranate has been shown to reduce dental plaque microorganisms.

Himalaya Botanique toothpaste comes in several flavors: original neem and pomegranate, cinnamon, simply mint, simply peppermint, and spearmint.

Prefer a milder toothpaste? Go for neem and pomegranate. Prefer an strong icy mint feeling? Choose simply peppermint. Simply mint is right in the middle.

Why It's Safe

For many years fluoride has been added to toothpaste and drinking water with the aim of strengthening tooth enamel, preventing cavities, and fighting tooth decay.

However recent research suggests fluoride is not as effective as once thought, and there are potentially adverse health effects associated with fluoride such as developmental neurotoxicity. In August 2019, JAMA pediatrics reported about a U.S. and Canadian funded study which linked drinking fluoridated water in pregnancy to lower IQ in children.[3]

In addition to being free of fluoride, Himalaya Botanique’s toothpastes are free of other potentially harmful ingredients commonly found in toothpaste.

Fluoride - Added to toothpaste and drinking water with the aim of fighting tooth decay. Recent research suggests fluoride is not as effective as once thought, and there are potentially adverse health effects associated with fluoride. In August 2019, JAMA pediatrics reported about a U.S. and Canadian funded study which linked drinking fluoridated water in pregnancy to lower IQ in children.
Artificial dyes –Studies have shown artificial dyes affect children’s behavior. Examples are blue 1, red 28, red 30, yellow 5, etc. This is an easy ingredient to avoid as its purely for aesthetics.
Sodium saccharin – One of the most common artificial sweeteners added to toothpaste. Studies show evidence of it being carcinogenic in animals. Safer, natural ingredients can be used to sweeten toothpaste instead, like stevia.
PEGs (polyethylene glycols) – PEGs are thickening agents and humectants that help retain moisture and enhance penetration of ingredients. PEGs can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide which are associated with reproductive, developmental, and endocrine effects, cancer, and DNA damage.
Cocamidopropyl betaine – Used as a foaming agent and thickener in toothpaste, cocamidopropyl betaine is associated with allergies and contact dermatitis and can potentially contain impurities such as nitrosamines. There is strong evidence that nitrosamines are carcinogenic, and they are banned from Canadian cosmetics. Some evidence has shown developmental, reproductive, and organ system toxicity from nitrosamines.