Evolving Wellness^TM

My latest venture has been to incorporate healthier alternatives where toothpaste is concerned. I know most people may think of Tom’s of Maine, but I would not even bother with that one, it is one of those typical examples of a “natural wannabee”, not to mention now owned by Colgate. Thus, I am very excited to add this product to our review section as it took me a quite a while to find one like it, that is a truly, high quality natural toothpaste.

So after a trip a couple of weeks ago to my favorite local health food store and after reading about 10 different “so called natural” toothpastes, I finally discovered one that truly was worthy of the title “natural and healthy”. And if I am going to pay double or triple the price for toothpaste, I want to make sure that it truly is worth it.

The toothpaste is from The Green Beaver Company. I am so impressed with this company that I will be doing a whole article on them in the near future. It is a Canadian based company; started by a married couple whose inspiration for truly natural products was their son. They have a variety of products including natural toothpaste. This review will be about the Cilantro Mint Natural Toothpaste.

This toothpaste may take a little while to get used to for those who have been used to the typically traditional, intensely foaming and mint overkill toothpastes. It is a little runnier than traditional toothpaste, but not to worry it still sits well on a toothbrush. It is not bleach white in color, but a delicate cream color and rightfully so what you would expect from an all natural product.

As for the flavor, this one took me a while to get used to only because of the cilantro flavor. But once I got used to it, I must now admit that I love it! This toothpaste comes in 4 other types of varieties: Frosty Mint, Green Apple, Zesty Orange and Star Anise. My next one in line to try is the Zesty Orange!

In terms of effectiveness, I still get the SAME great clean feeling in my mouth as I used to from the commercial toothpastes. In fact, in the morning, after sleeping, I would even go as far as to say that my mouth feels better in a more sanitized way than when I would use the traditional toothpastes. We’ll see what the dentist says in a few months.

Okay so I saved the best for last - their ingredients! You really cannot top these in terms of their effectiveness and health aspect. And with something that goes into your mouth at least twice a day, I don’t think there needs to be negotiation here, where your health is concerned. Despite the fact that you spit out the product as you brush your teeth there is always some residue or absorption that takes place.

The toothpaste contains NO fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate (which was very hard to find), artificial flavors or dyes, chemical preservatives, parabens, chemical whiteners or animal products. And the best part also is that it is safe to swallow in case of accidental swallowing and thus is perfect for kids!

Ingredients (All Plant Ingredients Are Italicized)

• Calcium Carbonate (natural mineral whitener)
• Sorbitol
• Aqua (water)
• Glycerin
• Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
• Silica (natural mineral whitener)
• Xylitol (natural antibacterial agent)
• Coriandrum sativum (Coriander Oil) (natural breath freshener)
• Mentha piperita (Peppermint Oil) (natural breath freshener)
• Mentha viridis (Spearmint Oil) (natural breath freshener)
• Menthol
• Citrus medica limonum (Lemon Extract) (natural antibacterial agent)
• Calcium Ascorbate (natural preservative)
• Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) (natural antibacterial agent)
• Sclerotium Gum (natural thickener)
• Coco Glucoside (natural foaming agent)
• Xantham Gum (natural thickener/stabilizer)

Packaging

The toothpaste comes in a typical 75ml tube that comes in a fully recyclable box.

Price (as of this posting)

• $5.99 CAD each at Goodness Me Health Food Stores in Canada
• $5.99 US/CAD each at Aviva
• $4.93 CAD each from Savings, Naturally
• $4.99 CAD each from Health To You

Availability

• Health Food Stores accross Canada (See complete list by province here)
• Online stores for US and Canada (See list here)

The Good

• Excellent natural and safe ingredients
• Vegan friendly
• Safe for kids (if swallowed)
• Contains natural antibacterial ingredients
• Leaves mouth feeling fresh and great for a long time
• Leaves teeth feeling clean
• Nice minty flavor
• Is not tested on animals

The Bad

• A little pricey, but well worth it!

Overall Rating as a Great Natural Product

10 out of 10! (outstanding)