Calcium Carbonate: One of the most abundant minerals on Earth, calcium carbonate acts as a gentle yet effective abrasive which forms the base structure of our toothpaste. It has been known to remove surface plaque and stains, while protecting gum tissue.
Colloidal Silver: We are proud to use Vancouver Island-made colloidal silver in our products. This wonderful, underrated liquid is naturally anti-microbial, and destroys unwanted bacteria in the mouth. It has been proven effective against periodontitis (gum disease) and can help speed the healing of canker sores. Silver also acts as a natural preservative to help extend the shelf-life of your oral health care products, without any chemicals entering your home or body!
Xylitol: Naturally derived from the bark of birch trees and/or non-GMO corn cobs, xylitol helps to balance out the flavours in our toothpastes while reducing the risk of dental caries (cavities). Xylitol neutralizes the pH of saliva, preventing further enamel destruction, and over time has even been shown to reverse tooth decay.
Bentonite Clay (Montmorillonite): This ancient clay has been around longer than we have, and is naturally formed from volcanic ash. It has been known as 'the clay of 1000 uses', but is found in our toothpaste for its re-mineralizing and detoxifying properties. Bentonite clay helps alkalanize the pH in the mouth, and releases calcium when mixed with saliva. These properties help repair damaged enamel and prevent cavities.
Castile Soap (Sapo Castilliensis): We are proud to source Vancouver Island-made castile soap made from olive, coconut, and hemp oils, which creates the foaming sensation so many of us are accustomed to in our toothpaste! Castile soap kills oral bacteria and is gentle on the body and planet by being 100% biodegradable.
Magnesium Hydroxide: A natural mineral which prevents erosion of tooth enamel while neutralizing acid in the mouth. Studies have also shown magnesium hydroxide to be effective at reducing the depth of caries lesions (cavities).
L-Arginine: A positively-charged amino acid which, when coupled with calcium carbonate, prevents dental erosion and strengthens enamel. Arginine has been shown to help calcium attach to the tooth surface, preventing cavities and alleviating dentin hypersensitivity.
Himalayan Sea Salt: This beautiful, minimally-processed salt is harvested by hand in Pakistan and acts as an anti-bacterial agent to remove plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth. Himalayan salt contains up to 84 different trace minerals (the natural pink color is created by the many trace minerals it contains), which helps to remineralize tooth enamel.
Fennel EO (Foeniculum vulgare)*: Fennel essential oil is naturally antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. It gives our toothpaste a warm, sweet flavour similar to licorice, and pairs with cinnamon in this blend to provide potent plaque-busting properties. Due to its naturally high polyphenol and anethole content, fennel contains anti-cancer properties and also helps to provide relief to oral lesions by preventing infection and speeding up healing.
Tea Tree EO (Melaleuca alternifolia)*: Tea tree essential oil is naturally antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antifungal. Tea tree is excellent at killing oral bacteria, diminishing tooth decay, and providing relief for bleeding gums.
* = Organic
EO = Essential Oil
