Toothpaste Truths

Sodium lauryl sulfate, a common foaming agent in toothpaste, offers no real cleaning benefits and is often misleadingly marketed as natural. The absence of foam in all-natural toothpaste can create a psychological barrier to feeling clean, leading many to prefer traditional options. Additionally, polyethylene glycol, a thickening agent found in many brands, has unsettling connections to antifreeze, raising questions about what we put in our mouths.