Natural Toothpastes Ingredients

NATURAL TOOTHPASTES INGREDIENTS

Natural toothpastes tend to have more natural ingredients that provide the same results as with the commercial toothpastes. There are several brands of natural toothpastes which are usually found in healthcare stores. As with any list of ingredients the smaller the list of ingredients the better. Recognizing what’s in the product is a good sign also. There are many more natural ingredients out there in oral care products, in this blog I just mentioned the ones I see more commonly. Not all these ingredients are in every toothpaste but all these ingredients I found are in the variety of toothpastes. Several of these ingredients are also used in many non-dental products, such as soap and shampoos, and have multiple purposes within their own mechanism.

natural toothpaste ingredient

Acacia Arabic Extract. Anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis.

Active blue-green algae. Detoxifies.

Aloe. Cleanses and soothes the teeth and gums and effective in fighting cavities.

Baking soda. Mild Abrasive and odor reducing.

Bentonite Clay. Anti-bacterial agent which binds and removes unhealthy substances in the mouth before they are swallowed. Increases pH in the mouth and lowers bacterial growth.

Blackthorn flower. Purifies and strengthens gums.

Charcoal. Whitening.

Cinnamon. Flavor, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Citric Acid. Removes tartar.

Clays. Reduces harmful bacteria and absorbs toxins.

Clove. Anti-bacterial.

Coconut oil. Mild Abrasive, anti-bacterial. Helps treats thrush.

CoQ10. Gum support help in controlling periodontal disease.

Eucalyptus oil. Flavor and freshens breath.

Essential oils. Makes the mouth feel clean and fresh. There are many different flavors.

Flavors. To enhance taste. Orange, peppermint, licorice, cinnamon and many more.

Glycerin. Maintains moisture levels preventing toothpastes from drying out and helps with preservation. Glycerin contributes to a good mouth feel and improves flavor. May be derived from animal fat.

Grapefruit seed extract. Helps block sugar acids.

Green Tea Extract. Fights bacteria and bad breath.

Horse chestnut. Promotes healthy gums.

Hydrated silica. A mild abrasive used in gel toothpastes, frequently combined with calcium carbonate to remove plaque.

Kaolin clay. Re-mineralizes the natural mineral content of the teeth.

Menthol. Natural flavor.

Myrhh. Promotes healthy gums with astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

Neem. Anti-bacterial properties that reduce bacteria from sticking to the teeth, helps with gingivitis, by stopping the blood and puss in severe gingivitis. Helps prevent cavities and bad breath.

Papain. Whitening—an enzyme from papaya extract to destroy the tooth film where bacteria and stain attach. It also has healing properties to reduce inflammation and is not acidic on the enamel.

Papaya plant extract. Tooth whitener.

Peelu. Natural tooth whitening fiber.

Peppermint. Natural flavor.

Pomegranate. Anti-bacterial and anti-viral.

Potassium sorbate. Preservative.

Propolis. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, helps prevent tooth decay, bleeding, receding gums and bad breath.

Sea Salt. Abrasive. Reduces tartar build-up.

Sodium Coco Sulfate. Detergent—causing the foaming action, derived from a blend of fatty acids from coconut oil.

Sodium lauryl sarcosinate. Cleanser.

Tea tree oil (Melaleuca). Anti-septic and anti-fungal agent.

Triphala. Astringent to help remove toxins on the teeth, gums and tongue.

Xylitol. Natural sweetener. Bacteria thrives off sugar which is converted into acid. Xylitol cannot be converted into acid by bacteria. Therefore, keeping the pH neutral, slowing the growth of bacteria to decrease decay.

Zinc Oxide. Removes tartar.