
One area of your home you can clean up easily is your toothpaste and oral care routine! Whether you're looking to go all natural, find good solutions for your kids, or ditch the bright blue mouthwash but still get the tingly clean, we have you covered with some favorites from Young Living!
CLEAN ORAL CARE ROUTINE FAVORITES
- Thieves Toothpaste – multiple options!
- Thieves Floss
- Thieves Fresh Essence Mouthwash
- Thieves Mints
Sadly, conventional toothpaste and oral care formulas are filled with synthetic additives, artificial flavoring and coloring agents that are not just unnecessary, they are harmful when ingested in small quantities over time. The membrane lining of the mouth has an absorption efficiency of more than 90% which means when we brush our teeth, we are brushing our gums, too, and even if toothpaste isn't swallowed, it is still entering the bloodstream via the mucosal lining. Here are a few top offenders…
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): SLS promotes the foaming action of conventional toothpastes, but does nothing as far as efficacy. It has been linked to the development of canker sores and can change the way the taste buds work.
- Triclosan: This chemical is common in toothpaste and has been linked to antibiotic resistance and endocrine disruption. Disruption in the endocrine system can create serious effects, especially over time.
- Artificial Dyes and Colors: To make the blue or red stripe that is perfectly placed in the middle of the toothpaste, manufacturers add food coloring, often a petroleum based product. Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 are the worst according to a report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
- Propylene Glycol: Propylene glycol is used as the surfactant in conventional toothpaste to promote foaming. It is found extensively in the paints, enamels, and antifreeze, and pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol is common in personal care products. Unfortunately it can cause skin, lung and eye irritation.
- Titanium Dioxide: White titanium dioxide is added to make toothpaste, and it is entirely unnecessary. It is also found in supplements, added to foods and to make paint white. Titanium dioxide is currently under review as far as its safety.
Clean up your entire oral care routine (for the whole family!) with these Young Living favorites. All of these Young Living products are made with only natural ingredients and flavored with pure essential oils, so you can feel good about what you're using while also getting effective results!
THIEVES TOOTHPASTES
Each of these are infused with the popular Thieves essential oil blend – a favorite for all things cleaning!
- Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste
- Thieves Whitening Toothpaste
THIEVES FRESH ESSENCE MOUTHWASH
The Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash is a crowd favorite for a healthy mouth without the harsh chemicals. Ditch the bottles of tinglue blue stuff and grab some Thieves instead!
Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash gives you that invigorating clean we all want, but this one is free from harsh alcohol, fluoride, and artificial dyes or flavors and is infused with the Thieves essential oil blend. Quillaja saponaria bark extract, also known as soapbark, contains saponins that act as a natural foaming agent to help loosen buildup and clean hard-to-reach areas for a better clean than brushing alone.
THIEVES DENTAL FLOSS
Thieves Dental Floss is the perfect companion to round out your dental care regimen. Twice saturated with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend, the high-durability material glides smoothly between teeth and hard-to-reach areas to help maintain healthy teeth and gums and freshen breath. Formulated without synthetic dyes, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, this dental floss is safe for the whole family.
THIEVES MINTS
When you need to freshen up on the go, grab a tin of Thieves Mints! These sugar-free, fat-free mints are our favorite for a long-lasting breath refresher. The durable, easy-to-use tin keeps the mints fresh and convenient to keep at home or on the go!