Toothpaste

Toothpaste also bears some abrasive that contributes to "scratching" the enamel and in general also some detergent. They can also contain colorants, preservatives, bleachers for the teeth, anti microbial agents...many of them unnecessary. The ingredients may be natural (mineral or vegetal) or synthetic. The latter are associated with problematic aspects as the dependence of raw oil or undesirable interactions with the organism. Let us try to put in our mouths the less synthetically substances as possible.

How can we do it

Do not trust words as "natural" or "health", they are often used as a misleading slogan, as the manufacturers of cosmetics quite natural (NaTrue) are denouncing. To recognise the most natural toothpaste let us consult the ingredients list, which is compulsory to have written down on all pastes, duly ordered from more to less quantity.
We can see here the synthetic ingredients which are considered to be more problematic.
Fluor reinforces the enamel and therefore helps avoiding caries, but its use is controversial because too much Fluor can provoke health problems
We can produce homemade toothpaste.
We will find the toothpaste made principally with natural ingredients and in general without unnecessary ones, at the shops or cooperatives of ecological products. Hereafter some brands that are sold in many countries Urtekram, Weleda, Vogel, Dr. Hauschka (also sold at chemists).
There are brands as Urtekram, which are selling the tube without cardboard box to save packaging.

Añadir nuevo comentario

Data d'actualització: 10/06/2010 - 19:31