In the following blog we will discuss the main active ingredients we use in our products to provide you the cleanest formulas. You will see that we use few ingredients, but all are totally natural, non-toxic and directly benefiting your oral hygiene. Plus, the ingredients we use are all vegan, cruelty-free and most of the time organic! Let's delve into the specifics of some key essential oils and other natural components that elevate oral health care to new heights.
Essential Oils
We use natural essential oils to flavour our products. These are extracted through natural extraction methods such as steam distillation or cold pressing. Purchasing our essential oils from COSMOS certified suppliers ensures our products are free from synthetic flavourings.
Additionally, many of the Essential Oils we use have their own unique properties such as being antibacterial or anti-viral!
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita Oil)
Peppermint Essential Oil, has a characteristic fresh and 'head-clearing' scent. It can be inhaled from a tissue boosting concentration, or to quell motion sickness and aid digestion. It’s also an effective antispasmodic. It has cooling and numbing properties that can effectively soothe toothache. It is an antibacterial so it can kill bacteria in the mouth, as such it is a great way to fight off cavities and gum disease. The fresh smell and taste make it the ideal ingredient for toothpaste and so does its antiseptic and antiviral properties.
Find Peppermint Essential Oil in our Peppermint Toothpaste, Peppermint Fluoride Toothpaste, Peppermint Toothtablets, Peppermint Toothpowder, Peppermint Oil-pulling Mouthwash, Peppermint Mouthwash Tablets, Activated Charcoal Toothpaste, Activated Charcoal Fluoride Toothpaste, Activated Charcoal Toothtablets, Activated Charcoal Toothpowder, Activated Charcoal Oil Pulling Mouthwash, Activated Charcoal Mouthwash Tablets
Spearmint (Mentha Spicata Herb Oil)
This essential oil has a warm, rounded, minty scent. It has a milder flavour and smell than Peppermint, so works well for children and those who prefer a milder taste. It's also a natural antiseptic and is often used in room sprays against cold and flu, clearing the head and aiding concentration. It has been noted to fight off food-borne bacteria such as E.coli.
Find Spearmint Essential Oil in our Spearmint Toothpaste, Spearmint Toothtablets, Spearmint Toothpaste powder, Spearmint Oil Pulling Mouthwash, Spearmint Mouthwash Tablets
Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil)
As a result of its clean scent and antiseptic properties, Tea Tree essential oil is used a lot in cleaning products and medicines. There is wide research to confirm its antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and immuno-stimulant properties and you can find it in everything from verruca, spots, cold sores and anti-nit treatments - to antiseptic soaps. It has also been used throughout history to heal cuts, treat burns, and as a topical application for infections. It has the ability to kill bacteria and can also relieve bleeding gums. If you have a gum infection, using daily our Tea Tree Oil Pulling Mouthwash can help you to cure the infection naturally.
Find Tea Tree Essential Oil in our Tea Tree Toothpaste, Tea Tree Toothtablets, Tea Tree Toothpowder, Tea Tree Oil Pulling Mouthwash, Tea Tree Mouthwash Tablets
Oils and butter
Coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil)
Renowned for its powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory qualities, coconut oil proves invaluable in combatting oral bacteria and tackling bad breath, all while promoting gum health. Furthermore, it is utilised in the traditional Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling, long acknowledged for its effectiveness in reducing plaque and gum inflammation. We use coconut oil as the base for our toothpaste because we do not use any water in our toothpaste and it’s an active ingredient.
Find Coconut Oil in our Mineral Toothpaste, Fluoride Toothpaste, Oil Pulling Mouthwash
Shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter)
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Because of its moisturising properties and capacity to function as a refatting agent, quickly repairing lipids and generating moisture, it has been a common ingredient in cosmetic products for ages. We use it in our toothpaste to obtain a smooth texture.
Find Shea Butter in our Mineral Toothpaste, Fluoride Toothpaste, Toothsoap
Cocoa butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter)
Cocoa butter, is known for its outstanding moisturising and nourishing properties. It coats your teeth, making it harder for plaque to adhere to them. Cocoa butter possesses antimicrobial properties. Some say it can be applied topically to treat mouth sores, canker sores, or that itch that you can't stop chewing on your cheek.
Find Cocoa Butter in our Fluoride Toothpaste
Olive Oil (Sodium Olivate)
Several studies have found that olive oil promotes general oral health and helps reduce dental caries. Regular use of olive oil and proper dental care may help prevent these problems.
Find Olive Oil in our Toothsoap
We hope this blog gave you more insights on our ingredients !
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