The following ingredients are singled out by many clinical studies, academic research and international associations as dangerous or potentially harmful to humans and the environment. Take an hour of your time and search the web and you will understand the extent of the problems that these ingredients may pose to our collective health.

Let’s take a look at the list of the 12 ingredients to avoid:

• Endocrine: disruptors disrupt our hormonal system. Related to cancer, fertility disorders,     diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases, they are transmitted in addition to your baby. Here is a list of known disruptors on the list to avoid:

– Paraben (Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben)
– Methylisothiazolinone
– BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole, E320)
– BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol or 2,6-bis (1,1- dimethylethyl) -4-methylphenol, E321)

• Synthetic fragrances (often called phthalates, fragrance or perfume): They are a dangerous cocktail of ingredients for which we do not know exactly how they affect our body other than their allergenic and irritating effects. They can also trigger asthmatic reactions and migraines. They are also singled out as endocrine disruptors and are suspected of being carcinogenic (Breast and Testicular Cancer). They may also contain traces of several undesirable ingredients in small doses such as formaldehyde. In addition, we do not know everything that composes them, so important risk of finding ingredients simply dangerous.
• Sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, SLS): Irritant, they dry the skin. They can cause dermatitis. Often contain Dioxane, an ingredient strongly suspected of being carcinogenic.
• Propylene glycol (PEG): An extremely polluting ingredient to manufacture and not biodegradable. May also contain Dioxane and other toxic ingredients. It is important not to use PEG when our skin is damaged because they will cause irritation. In addition, they are very polluting and toxic to manufacture.
• Silicone: Harmful to the environment, it takes between 400 and 500 years to decompose. It is very harmful to the aquatic fauna and flora.
• Synthetic dyes: Synthetic dyes have the ability to break through the skin, damaging the liver and releasing aniline, which is considered carcinogenic and can trigger allergies.
• Nanoparticles: Very fashionable, nanoparticles can easily penetrate into our bloodstream and are difficult to eliminate. This can lead to a high risk of bioaccumulation, which is very worrisome. In addition, some nanoparticles used in cosmetics are proven carcinogens such as titanium dioxide.
• Mineral oils: Mineral oils form an occlusive film on the skin which is not good. The skin must breathe. Derived from oil, these ingredients are also very harmful to the environment.
• Dimethicone: It forms an occlusive film on the skin which is not good, as this prevents it from breathing. Derived from oil, these ingredients are also very harmful to the environment.
• Potassium sorbate: A known allergen for the skin.
• Formaldehyde: Carcinogenic when inhaled, it is also an irritant and an allergen.
• Alcohol: Dry and irritating properties.

Finally, we can also add gluten, as it is not good for people intolerant to gluten including those who are celiac. They seem to be more and more numerous.

Did you think natural organic toothpaste was less effective than conventional toothpaste? Think again! Natural and organic toothpaste have anti-tartar and stain-resistant properties superior to conventional toothpaste without the controversial chemical ingredients. Discover 5 reasons to use organic toothpaste.

1. Cleans your teeth safely

Did you know that many synthetic chemical ingredients found in conventional toothpaste could be absorbed into your body and affect your nervous or hormonal system? Triclosan, for example, is an antimicrobial agent commonly found in household products and in conventional personal products. This agent has been declared as an endocrine disruptor. That is to say, it affects the balance of our endocrine system, specifically our thyroid hormones.

Natural and organic toothpaste is devoid of any such harmful synthetic substances that could harm your body. Organic toothpaste do not contain dyes or artificial ingredients. They have the ability to clean your teeth gently and effectively while fighting bacteria with plant extracts, natural minerals and antiseptic essential oils.

2. Effectively refreshes your breath

Natural and organic toothpaste refreshes the breath in the same way as conventional toothpaste. However, natural and organic toothpaste contains powerful essential oils to refresh the breath naturally and without the chemical additives found in conventional toothpaste. Spearmint and tea tree essential oils are often used in natural organic toothpaste to freshen breath. They offer, in particular, their antibacterial effects to eliminate the bacteria that cause bad breath.

3. Prevents and calms gum pain

Do you have sensitive gums? Does regular toothpaste only accentuate your symptoms? Most conventional toothpastes are often too aggressive for sensitive gums. In contrast, natural and organic toothpastes can prove to be a real asset for signs of oral sensitivity. Indeed, they consist of vegetal oils and soothing plant extracts, such as Aloe Vera, for example, or tea tree essential oil that are able to calm sensitive or painful gums.

4. Stain Remover

Did you know that natural and organic toothpaste have a whitening effect without affecting the enamel of your teeth? In fact, silica is a natural mineral often used to effectively, yet gently, polish the surface of your teeth and eliminate stains. The silica is coupled with natural baking soda, which has immediate whitening effects.

5. Safe for children

When toddlers start learning to brush their teeth, they inevitably swallow the toothpaste. This is a real problem when ordinary toothpaste is used since artificial chemicals are absorbed and can be found in their bodies. Natural and organic toothpaste is fluoride-free, with no artificial chemicals, no triclosan and no sodium laureth sulfate. It therefore, poses no risk to the health of children if swallowed and represents a safe alternative to ordinary toothpaste.