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SLS Free Toothpaste: Why Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Doesn't Belong in Your Mouth

If you've ever felt a stinging sensation after brushing or noticed your mouth feels stripped and dry, sodium lauryl sulfate might be the culprit. SLS is the foaming agent in most conventional toot...

Fluoride Free Toothpaste: What to Look For in a Cleaner Formula

A practical guide to choosing fluoride free toothpaste, including what ingredients to look for, what to avoid, and how to find a gentler everyday formula.

10 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Toothpaste (and What to Use Instead)

You brush your teeth twice a day — but have you actually read what's in your toothpaste? Most commercial toothpastes contain ingredients that many health-conscious consumers are choosing to avo...