We clean, brush, and moisturise our body every day. Like food, it has become vital to learn what is in our products because these ingredients can have lasting effects on our health and wellbeing.
The organic personal care industry is now valued at US$11bn due to rising demand for natural alternatives to chemically harsh products. This is spelling out big dollars for corporations but how much do we understand the industry and what “organic” and “natural” actually mean?
For a product we put into our mouths everyday, what do we really know about toothpaste? We investigate the most popular ingredients found in toothpaste to find out!
What is regular toothpaste made from?
Regular toothpaste is made of lots of chemicals but the three key ones are Sodium lauryl sulfate, fluoride, and glycerine.