Beyond natural toothpaste

At Truthpaste, we take a huge amount of pride in our sustainable claim. A great deal of time and research goes into finding ingredients that are not just environmentally sustainable, but socially responsible.

Peppermint toothpaste has long been the firm favourite for the vast majority of households. It is universally accepted as the standard flavour for toothpaste. Peppermint, the oral care superstar, also has multiple medicinal uses.

What is it about Peppermint that ties it so strongly with our oral health care routine? Why do we love peppermint flavour toothpaste?

Wintergreen was used by Native Americans to treat minor ailments like sore throat, arthritic pain and menstrual cramps. Today studies have shown that, used topically it can help alleviate pain such as back pain and muscle strain. As an ingredient for Truthpaste, it helps soothe gums and fight bacteria that cause plaque.

Lemons have a long history of being used for their health benefits. From fighting off scurvy in the middle ages to whitening teeth today. Does the science back up the legend behind this cheerful little fruit? We investigate the science behind three of the most popular myths around the health benefits of lemons! 

It’s been a wild card as flavours go, but truthpaste Original: Fennel has always enjoyed a strong and committed fanbase. It’s been popular with customers since it was first launched in 2017, we look at the benefits of Fennel in toothpaste.

It’s probably the most well known natural remedy for toothache. What makes clove so effective for fighting pain and was it really worth its weight in gold?

Although our ancestors were unlikely to have used words like ‘antioxidants’ and ‘provitamins’, the health benefits of Clove oil were well known to them and used medicinally as far back as the third century.

The medicinal benefits of cinnamon are very well documented. It’s been used to help lower cholesterol levels and lower blood sugar. There is even studies that show cinnamon may be helpful in fighting neurodegenerative illness such as Parkinsons or Altzheimers . However, it’s strong antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties are what make it perfect for your teeth in the correct doses.

As well as supporting dental health in truthpaste Original, neem oil has been used for centuries around the world for many uses. Also known as the nim tree, the rather romantic sounding Indian Lilac. Our personal favourite is the KiSwahili name mwarobaini meaning ‘of forty’ due to the common East African belief it can cure 40 diseases.