It's through the mouth that so much starts in our bodies, from the food we eat, to the water we drink, the air we breathe, to the way we communicate, and yet are we paying enough attention to it? We often seem to forget that our gums and teeth are living, highly absorbent tissues with a direct connection to our blood vessels, and therefore to our entire body.

To a greater or lesser extent, we are all conscious and careful about what we eat and the substances to which we expose our bodies. So why do we constantly neglect our mouth, when it is the most obvious gateway to every cell in our body? As children, we're taught to brush our teeth twice a day, but we seem to skip the part about alerting ourselves to intake. But what's so bad about conventional toothpastes? And how can we avoid it?

Healthy mouths, indeed

Basically, that's it: if we can't swallow, how can we trust? It's nonsense to think that we can have healthy mouths and teeth at the expense of chemicals and toxic ingredients. But unfortunately that's what happens: Conventional toothpastes and mouthwashes contain various chemical substances that can pose a danger to health and that interfere with the natural oral microbiome (an ecosystem of microorganisms that inhabit the mouth cavity and support the maintenance of health), unbalancing it.‌

Because they are full of synthetic ingredients, most toothpastes and mouthwashes are light years away from what we consider to be appropriate for cleaning the body's delicate tissues or protecting oral health. Can anyone imagine using an industrial detergent to take a shower? Of course not. But conventional toothpastes are the equivalent in the world of oral hygiene.

Even if they are refreshing and foamy, toothpastes with synthetic ingredients are much more harmful than they appear. And repeatedly brushing your teeth with this type of product can actually be harmful to your health, as the chemical (and toxic) substances they contain are quickly absorbed by the mucous membranes in the mouth and circulate throughout the body, impacting on epileptic cells, hormonal health and the digestive system.

In the mouth, the level of absorption is very high, so we have to be even more careful. Fortunately, we don't swallow toothpaste by the spoonful, but it still comes into contact, so it's important to be aware of ingredients that can be harmful if ingested. Here are some examples of ingredients that we don't want circulating through our bodies, but which are present in conventional toothpastes. We're sharing them not to raise alarm bells, but so that we can be informed and make the best decisions:

1. Fluoride: many conventional toothpastes contain this substance known as the archenemy of cavities. However, several scientific studies have questioned its effectiveness and highlighted its toxicity. Fluoride accumulates in the body (particularly in the pineal gland), damages the gums, disrupts collagen production and reduces enzyme activity.

2. Saccharin and other artificial sweeteners, which are added to toothpastes to improve the taste, are actually chemicals that can cause digestive problems and abdominal pain.

3. It is very common to find in conventional toothpastes ingredients such as trisodium phosphate (used for many years in detergents until it was banned), ethanol, carbomer (a polymer, a by-product of gasoline), detergents and sulfating agents, artificial colors and flavors, among many other substances that can cause digestive problems and pain. can pose health risks.

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Natural Oral Hygiene

In short: conventional toothpastes, with chemical and artificial ingredients, are great for creating the illusion that we have impeccably clean teeth and the freshest breath in the world. But it's not quite like that. The main job of removing plaque is actually done by the movements of the toothbrush. Natural ingredients such as baking soda and botanical elements such as (real) mint and cardamom, which we can safely swallow, are wonderful for cleaning enamel without damaging it, neutralizing the pH of the mouth, slowing down the formation of plaque and benefiting digestion (which starts in the mouth) thanks to their antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Our Cardamom toothpasteformulated with 100% natural ingredients such as white clay (to remineralize teeth), salt (to balance the mouth's pH) and essential oils of mint and cardamom (for a healthy microbiome, keeping breath fresh) is the most natural way to keep teeth and gums healthy, without chemicals. Equally refreshing and safe, our whitening elixir cleanses toxins from your mouth, keeping teeth white, breath fresh and gums healthy. With its fresh mint scent, this elixir is ideal for oil pulling. here), an ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine, which consists of cleaning the mouth with oils. Another Ayurvedic essential that you can't miss for a healthy, beautiful mouth is tongue scraper tongue scraper. It's simply the most natural and perfect way to start your oral hygiene every morning, removing the bacteria accumulated during sleep and literally waking up the gastric enzymes for another day of digestive work.