The truth behind the paste, a glossary of all our ingredients where you can find out why they have been chosen. We are proud of what we use, and so here you can find out why. Read more about our sustainable sourcing of ingredients here.
Essential Oils in truthpaste
Essential Oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain essence- the natural smell or flavour of their source. In truthpaste essential oils add the bold impactful flavour to our toothpaste and have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
The essential oils that are used in truthpaste are obtained through steamed distillation and most are organic- soil association certified.
Cinnamon
Origin: Indonesia and is produced via steam distillation.
Benefits: Credited in Ayurvedic practise as an anti inflammatory and antioxidant. Studies suggest that cinnamon oil is hugely effective for fighting the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.
truthpaste products Cinnamon can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
Clove Bud
Origin: Madagascar and is produced via Water Distillation.
Benefits: This little gem of an ingredient needs no introduction. Used for teething and oral care all over the world, including being traced back for centuries in Chinese medicine as a natural remedy for toothache. Clove buds have also been known to fight bacteria and oral infections.
truthpaste products Clove Bud can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
Eucalyptus
Origin: China and is produced via steam distillation.
Benefits: Ignore the slightly unglamorous name. Eucalyptus Globulus is a regular in most pharmacies across the world. Known largely for relieving congestion in colds and flu, Eucalyptus Globulus can be found in many conventional toothpastes and mouthwashes. Its antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties make it an ideal addition to truthpaste. It’s also known to fight the bacteria that can cause tooth deca
truthpaste products Eucalyptus can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
Fennel
Origin: Hungary and is produced via steam distillation
Benefits: Also known as Roman Garden or French Fennel, this is our wildcard flavour that has proved a favourite. Fennel oil has anti-inflammatory properties to encourage healthy gums. Fennel also inhibits the growth of mutans responsible for dental cavities.
truthpaste products Sweet Fennel can be found in:
truthpaste Original Fennel
Lemon
Origin: Italy and is physically expressed from the Lemon peel.
Benefits: Not only is lemon oil known for being a natural antiseptic, it's used in some holistic medicines to stimulate cell growth and prevent receding gums. Popular in both food and cosmetics since it is rich in vitamins A, B and C.
truthpaste products Lemon can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
Myrrh
Origin: Somalia and is produced via steam distillation.
Benefits: A long-used traditional remedy for inflamed gums, bad breath and toothache. Myrrh neutralises the bacteria and germs which can cause halitosis, is a natural anti-inflammatory. It is even used to sooth mouth ulcers.
truthpaste products Myrrh can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
Sweet Orange
Origin: Brazil and is physically expressed from the Orange peel.
Benefits: Beautifully scented and extremely versatile, Orange essential oil is used to kill germs and bacteria. Rich in vitamins A, B and C, it also tastes wonderful!
truthpaste products Sweet Orange can be found in:
truthpaste Kids Sweet Orange
Peppermint
Origin: India and is produced steam distillation.
Benefits: Mentha Piperita, or Peppermint, as we like to call it! For centuries, its powdered leaves have been used to fight the bacteria that can cause cavities, whiten teeth and freshen breath.
truthpaste products Myrrh can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
Spearmint
Origin: USA. Spearmint and is Steam Distilled.
Benefits: More than just a lovely flavour! Spearmint has been shown to have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which fight bacteria in your mouth that can cause bad breath.
truthpaste products Spearmint can be found in:
truthpaste Kids Mild Mint
Wintergreen
Origin: Nepal and produced via steam distillation.
Benefits: Derived from Gaultheria Procumbens, known as 'Nature's Aspirin'. Research shows it can fight tooth decay. It's used in Ayurvedic ceremonies to bring harmony between Earth and its inhabitants. Everyone loves a bit of harmony!
truthpaste products Wintergreen can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
Carier Oils & Extracts in truthpaste
Aloe Vera
Origin: Spain
Benefits: Described as ‘The Wonder Plant’, Aloe Vera is used in food, drink, cosmetics and holistic remedies throughout history and throughout the world. It’s been said to help your body absorb minerals and to fight the bacteria which cause gum disease. Aloe Vera is particularly well known for its soothing properties.
truthpaste products Aloe Vera can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
truthpaste Kids Mild Mint
truthpaste Kids Sweet Orange
Read more about Aloe Vera in our The Truth Behind Blog.
Calendula
Origin: Calendula, infused in Sunflower Oil in the UK and is produced via natural herbal infusion in Sunflower Oil
Benefits: As well as adding a subtle delicate flavour to truthpaste, Calendula has been shown to decrease plaque and gum inflammation and a safe and effective treatment of gingivitis.
truthpaste products Calendula can be found in:
truthpaste Kids Mild Mint
truthpaste Kids Sweet Orange
Neem
Origin: India and is cold pressed from seed of the Neem Tree (Melia Azadirachta).
Benefits: Ayurvedic practitioners have used neem oil historically in any number of ways. Particularly for healthy skin and hair. From the more obvious things, like cooking with its leaves and flowers, to the much less obvious, such as using dried leaves as a natural insect repellent in your food cupboards, there is very little of the Neem tree which can't be utilised.
truthpaste products Neem can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
Know your naturals and discover more about Neem oil here.
Tocopherol
Origin: Argentina. Vitamin E (Tocopherol 70%) is produced via short path distillation & infused in a Sunflower oil base.
Benefits: Otherwise known as Vitamin E. Particularly good for inflamed or bleeding gums, it’s also great for protecting the gums from cell damage.
truthpaste products Tocopherol can be found in:
truthpaste Kids Mild Mint
truthpaste Kids Sweet Orange
Coconut Oil
Origin: The coconuts used for this oil are grown in the Philippines in agroforestry (an eco-friendly environment) amongst banana trees. The oil is from single estates and is not blended.
Benefits: Our Organic coconut oil base not only adds to the more traditional texture of truthpaste, it’s known to fight bacteria, reduce plaque and soothe inflammation of the gums. Coconut oil is known for being highly absorbent and is used to whiten smiles all over the globe.
truthpaste products Coconut Oil can be found in:
truthpaste Kids Mild Mint
truthpaste Kids Sweet Orange
Minerals in truthpaste
Bentonite clay
Origin: Wyoming, USA
Benefits: Helps maintain oral health by bonding to and absorbing bacteria and impurities, reducing plaque build up and eliminating bad breath.
truthpaste products Bentonite Clay can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
Calcium Carbonate
Origin: Italy
Benefits: A reliable base ingredient you can find in most conventional toothpastes. Calcium carbonate is a natural mineral, a gentle abrasive and helps to alkalise truthpaste. Our calcium suppliers have a scheme where they plant oak trees to encourage local wildlife when they have finished using an area.
truthpaste products Calcium Carbonate can be found in:
truthpaste Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
truthpaste Original Fennel
truthpaste Kids Mild Mint
truthpaste Kids Sweet Orange