Congrats to Valerie Williams for winning the Pure Indian Foods Giveaway! I have sent you an email.
Toothpaste. It’s one of those basic necessities that we don’t often put much thought into. But as naturally minded people, a product we use to scrub our teeth – inside our mouth, which absorbs products easily – should be a serious consideration!
I have talked about some of the surprising research on how teeth health and diet is related here. When I started learning about this topic, I also wanted to use toothpaste that supported what my diet was hopefully doing.
And that’s where it got tricky.
I found that a lot of homemade recipes for toothpaste or natural toothpastes on the market were hard on my teeth when used for months at a time. I don’t consider my teeth super sensitive, but over time, ones with baking soda in it seemed too harsh, for example.
Sometimes I would find a reasonably “pure” toothpaste, but it would still have glycerin in it, which was something I personally wanted to avoid. All to say it was hard to find one that met my standards and that we also LIKED.
Thankfully, the Redmond Trading Company, produced yet another product we love! As soon as we got our first tube, I was hooked. Earthpaste is definitely my favorite toothpaste! A while back they sent me some sample tubes of it, and ever since it has been my go-to toothpaste.
This toothpaste is based on a food grade clay formula that includes Redmond’s Clay and unrefined salt, purified water, xylitol, and essential oils. And that’s it!
At first, brushing my teeth with some thing brown was very weird. Yes, we are used to chemically treated toothpaste that is bright green or white…not a natural clay brown. But I very soon got used to that, and I enjoy how well this toothpaste works, how natural it is , and how gentle it is on my teeth. I’ve probably used it for a year now, and I still love it. It also continues to be very gentle on my teeth while still helping them stay squeaky clean. I am very happy about that.
The other great thing about this product is that it is food safe, meaning you don’t have to worry about your children swallowing it. It makes brushing your children’s teeth much less stressful!
The one ingredient that is a little more controversial in the real food world is xylitol. There are strong opinions on both sides, with some using it as their sweetener of choice, and others treating it with horror. Yes, it is more refined than any other sweetener I use, and yes, there are some very interesting studies demonstrating its cavity fighting properties. Currently, we don’t bake or cook with it, but do have xylitol mints and gum, and feel fine about it being in our toothpaste. So, I guess you could say I cautiously allow it, and I don’t consider it a strike against this toothpaste.
They currently have four flavors, Cinnamon, Wintergreen, Lemon Twist, Peppermint, and I like all of them. The Lemon twist is especially kid friendly! Would you like to try one? We are giving away 6 toothpastes (flavor of your choice) to my readers!
Where to buy: I am still waiting for my local stores to start carrying this newer toothpaste, but you can buy directly from Redmond’s website here.
I have been using my affiliate Vitacost a lot for buying supplements (I get my favorite iron supplement, Flora Floradix Floravital Iron (gluten-free version), from them for about ten dollars cheaper than buying it at a store!), and I just realized that you can get Earthpaste there too for a great price! I will be adding some into my cart on my next order.
Note: This giveaway is open to those in USA only.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission plus products to try for many of the giveaways I run. I am so thankful that I get the opportunity to support companies I believe in, and have them support this blog.
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norma tumberg
I wouold chose the lemon, I’m a citrus fan. thank you.
norma tumberg
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Raphaela
I checked out the product at Vitacost. Looks really good! I think there were about 6 reviews, all very positive. I’ve got to try this!!! Love peppermint. 🙂
Kathy
I really like the cinnamon!
Kathy
I’m already a subscriber. Thanks!
Sarah
Cinnamon! I am obsessed with all things cinnamon!
Sarah
I subscribe!
Mary P
Earthpaste works especially well for my husband when using an electric toothbrush. No major spatters!
emily n.
Lemon Twist
Mary P
Peppermint! We haven’t tried Lemon Twist yet.
Mary P
I subscribe.
Valerie Williams
I would love to try the lemon with my children!
Valerie Williams
I subscribe also!
anastasia b
cinnamon
anastasia b
I am a subscriber
Micah
I love the peppermint & lemon. I’m so glad to finally have a toothpaste my littles can eat!!
Sheryl
I’m always looking for a good natural toothpaste. I fear I am bound to sensodyne, but would love the Lemon Twist for my kiddos. Good ol’ peppermint would be nice to try too.
JenniferR
I made my own toothpaste for a while but got out of the habit. Now I just use a drop of Dr. Bronner’s and while I like it fine, my family hates it. Can’t wait to try this brand to see if it’s one we can all agree on.
mamanina
i subscribed
mamanina
lemon flavor i think…
Elena Vo
Peppermint! So fresh.
Tina
I bought the lemon , can’t wait to try it
Tina
I am a subscriber, your post are so helpful!
Micah
I subscribe
Susanh
I subscribed and enjoy your posts, and peppermint is my favorite.
Heather
I subscribe 🙂
Amanda
LOVE Earthpaste! I used to brush with Sensodyne for my *somewhat sensitive teeth/slightly receded gums, and it eventually made my gums throb with pain. (Even with extra gentle brushing, etc.) No kidding – communion on Sunday was downright painful – and the grape juice was room temp! I thought I was losing my mind because of the irony. After reading up on it, I realized I wasn’t the only person with this experience. I also researched quite a bit, finding that it’s possible to re-mineralize teeth & minimize sensitivity. (Read: pain!) However, if the toothpaste has glycerin in it, it won’t allow that to happen…one more reason to love this brand. ~One tube of Earthpaste later, my pain was gone. Absolutely gone. (I actually forgot about it!) It was a slow process, but such a blessing!
Casey
Cinnamon or lemon zest yum!
Casey
I subscribe
Crystal
Peppermint, we haven’t tried the lemon twist yet! Sounds refreshing! 🙂 Thanks!
Crystal
I subscribe! 🙂 Thanks!
Carol G.
I think if I won I would like the wintergreen or the lemon twist flavors.
Carol G.
I subscribe and have enjoyed reading the blog for some time now.
Cindy@12Tribes
We already use Earthpaste, and the lemon is definitely the fav at our house!
Cindy@12Tribes
I’m a subscriber!
Elizabeth G.
Cinnamon sounds good.
Elizabeth G.
I’m an email subscriber.
Nina
Peppermint or lemon sound good!
Catherine
Thank you for sharing this information on a delightful toothpaste choice. All of the flavors sound refreshing… though I would like to try lemon first!
Catherine
Thank you for sharing this information on Earthpaste. The lemon sounds different but all flavors sound refreshing. Thanks again.
Cara M
Wintergreen is the best!
Nicole
Lemon sounds different and refreshing!
Nicole
I enjoy my subscription very much. 🙂
Gianna
Peppermint seems the most like regular toothpaste, but I think I’d be interested in trying the lemon twist. This is intriguing!
Gianna
I subscribe!
Talia B.
Wintergreen!
Marianne
Would love to try it !!
Talia B.
I subscribe 🙂
Linda
Interesting! Would love to try it. The mint would be my choice:-)
Lisa Davi
Yea! Thanks for sharing, oral health care is a concern for our family.
Jane
I subscribe