TOM'S OF MAINE Toothpaste Tartar Control/Whitening Peppermint 1 OZ

I really enjoy using this toothpaste. The flavor is not overly aggressive to me, I feel the ingredients are good, and I get that nice dopamine hit from the tingly mint. Solid product. Also I use such a tiny amount of toothpaste each time I brush my teeth that this container lasts me months. The big tubes never seem to run out, and I get wary of 5 year old toothpaste. >__>

i am disappointed that these are travel size. i thought i paid for full tubes of toothpaste. seller needs to HIGHLIGHT the size

This is a great product, but I didn't realize that I was buying the travel size. Make sure if you want a regular tube that you choose the regular size.

How can this be 'NATURAL' toothpaste? This product contains SLS (SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE) If you have the suspicion that washing your face is making your skin dry, or that shampooing is giving you an itchy scalp or making your eyes sting, or that cleaning your teeth is giving you mouth ulcers, sodium lauryl sulfate is the likely culprit. In studies, there are “significant correlations” (in the words of one) between SLS and contact dermatitis. The Journal of the American College of Toxicology says that it has “a degenerative effect on the cell membranes because of its protein denaturing properties”. The Journal adds that “high levels of skin penetration may occur at even low use concentration. Here are our top ten reasons you should not use anything containing SLS. 1. It is a known skin irritant. When cosmetic companies need to test the healing properties of a lotion, they need toirritate the skin first. What do they use to do this? SLS, of course. If you have dandruff, dermatitis, canker sores, or other irritated tissues or skin, it could be due to SLS. 2. It pollutes our groundwater. It is toxic to fish and other aquatic animals and has the potential for bioaccumulation (meaning it accumulates in the bodies of the fish.) It also is undetected in many municipal water filters, getting into the tap water that you drink. 3. It is actually a pesticide and herbicide. It is commonly used to kill plants and insects. Makers of SLS recently petitioned to have SLS listed as an approved pesticide for organic farming. The application was denied because of its polluting properties and environmental damage. 4. It emits toxic fumes when heated. Toxic Sodium Oxides and Sulfur Oxides are released when SLS is heated. Makes a hot shower with an SLS shampoo seem not quite as nice… 5. It has corrosive properties. According to the American College of Toxicity, this includes corrosion of the fats and protiens that make up skin and muscle. SLS can be found in garage floor cleanrs, engine degreasers, and car wash soaps. 6. Long-term permeation of the body’s tissues. A study from the University of Georgia Medicine showed that SLS had the power to permeate the eyes, brain, heart, and liver. 7. It’s an eye irritant. It was shown to cause cataracts in adults, and is proven to inhibit the proper formation of eyes in small children. 8. Nitrate and other solvent contamination. Toxic solvents, including carcinogenic nitrates are used in the manufacturing of SLS, traces of which can remain in the product. 9. Manufacturing process is highly polluting, emitting cancer-causing volatile organic compounds, sulfur compounds, and air particulates. 10. It helps other chemicals get into your body. SLS is a penetration enhancer, meaning that its molecules are so small they’re able to cross the membranes of your body’s cells. Once cells are compromised, they become more vulnerable to other toxic chemicals that may be with the SLS. Products commonly found to contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLES Soaps Shampoos Bubble-baths Tooth paste Washing-up liquid / dish soap Laundry detergent Childrens soaps / shampoos Stain Remover Carpet Cleaner Fabric glue Body wash Shave cream Mascara Mouthwash Skin cleanser Moisture lotion / Moisturizer Sun Cream Unfortunately, there are over 150 different names by which it is known. Many products that are SLS-free will say it on the packaging.

I'm fructose/gluten/lactose intolerant (yes my life sucks..) and I tried a few toothpaste's without doing research on the ingredients and ended up being sick all day at work because of them... Tom's of main products are good - simple..little on the expensive side but last I checked they are gluten free so it helps with peace of mind when I go down the grocery isle to just grab one. They don't seem to be loaded up on sugar's either..like sorbitol or xylitol.. i'm sure they're in there but I need toothpaste that doesn't have hardly any of that stuff in it... just give me the toothpaste! Anyway good products!