By Blythe Copeland | Mon Sep 28, 2009 16:49
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Buy Green: Toothpaste
Fight plaque, tartar, and artificial colors, flavors, and chemicals with these five toothpastes.
For many of us, brushing our teeth is the first thing we do when we get up in the morning and the last thing we do before going to bed?which means choosing an all-natural toothpaste is key to starting (and ending) your day on a green note. The versions here?coming in a variety of flavors and features?will keep your pearly whites sparkling while giving the brush-off to artificial colors, flavors, and chemicals. Complete your routine with homemade soap and all-natural shampoo for a completely eco clean.
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Whole Care Gel From Tom's of Maine
Why We Like It: Whole Care Gel from Tom's of Maine is an all-natural toothpaste that gets your teeth as clean as traditional versions, while fluoride fights cavities and zinc citrate gets in the way of plaque and tartar.
Eco-Factor: Solid scrubbing power is courtesy of sand-derived silica, which negates the need for bleach, and flavor oils take the place of artificial sweeteners. As a whole, the company uses renewable energy, implements green practices in its factory, and packages products with recycled, sustainable materials.
Available Flavors: peppermint, spearmint, orange-mango
Where: Tom's of Maine
How Much: $5
Photo courtesy of Tom's of Maine
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Sea Fresh Plus Toothpaste From Jason Natural Products
Why We Like It: Don't underestimate the power of the ocean when it comes to clean teeth: Jason's Sea Fresh Plus Toothpaste taps natural ingredients like sea salts and minerals to keep teeth strong and gums healthy.
Eco-Factor: From organic blue-green algae and bamboo powder for cleaning to grapefruit seed extract for fighting bacteria and aloe vera gel to soothe gums, Sea Fresh Plus toothpaste has found a replacement for all the synthetic ingredients in conventional pastes.
Available Flavors: DeepSea spearmint
Where: Jason Natural Products
How Much: $6
Photo courtesy of Jason Natural Sea Fresh Toothpaste
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Peelu Toothpaste From Peelu
Why We Like It: The producers of Peelu Toothpaste claim it's more advanced than that tube of Colgate you have half-rolled up in the bathroom drawer. It boasts natural flavors and no sweetener—plus no animal testing or byproducts.
Eco-Factor: Peelu takes environmentally friendly ingredients one-step further, refusing even natural scrubbers like silica and chalk in its recipe; instead, fibers from the peelu plant make for a non-abrasive cleaner that keeps enamel strong and color bright.
Available Flavors: cinnamon, peppermint, spearmint, mint-free
Where: Health Superstore
How Much: $3
Photo courtesy of Peelu
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Sensitive Aloe Vera Toothpaste From Kiss My Face
Why We Like It: Got sensitive teeth? Aloe Vera toothpaste from Kiss My Face won't irritate your mouth, since the aloe works to soothe teeth and gums while potassium nitrate strengthens.
Eco-Factor: Artificial ingredients are traded for Echinacea, olive leaf extract, Iceland moss, and organic aloe vera, while tea tree oil works to kill bacteria without the addition of fluoride.
Available Flavors: orange mint
Where: Kiss My Face
How Much: $6
Photo courtesy of Kiss My Face
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Natural Toothpaste From Nature's Gate
Why We Like It: Nature's Gate natural toothpaste comes in flavors you're used to?like peppermint?and ones you aren't—like anise and cherry. You can even choose your consistency—cream, gel, or paste. No matter your taste, all have a few things in common: natural ingredients that leave your mouth feeling clean and fresh.
Eco-Factor: Nature's Gate uses bamboo powder, stevia extracts, silica, baking soda, and other natural ingredients for a brisk, clean mouth, while flavorings come from oils and extracts instead of artificial chemicals. The company also supports WaterAid to help provide clean water to Africa and Asia.
Available Flavors: raspberry mint, peppermint, anise, cherry, wintergreen
Where: Nature's Gate
How Much: $5
Photo courtesy of Nature's Gate
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