Mischo Beauty: oral care

In an effort to continue working to "green" my beauty routine, I welcomed the opportunity to try products by The Natural Dentist. This line of products contains no alcohol or harmful chemicals like the foaming agent, SLS, a common ingredient found in toothpastes, shampoos and detergents. Dental hygienist training schools should start advocating the use of these natural dental products!

Instead, ingredients like grapefruit seed extract, menthol and xylitol cleanse the mouth, while peppermint and sage oils help prevent gingivitis and reduce/prevent plaque. I've been using the Peppermint Sage toothpaste, which contains no artificial dyes, sweeteners or preservatives. The texture totally reminded me of my favorite brand of toothpaste, Tom's of Maine, and so I had no issues with the texture, taste or lack of sweetener.

I also tried the Peppermint Twist mouth rinse which is a daily rinse to protect and soothe gums. You should know that the toothpastes are the only brand on the market without packaging and the toothpaste caps and rinse bottles are 100% recyclable.

I was recently given the opportunity to try toothpaste and toothbrushes by a brand called Elgydium. Oral care for me, is just as important as skincare, haircare and nail care- so I was more than excited about this opportunity. Elgydium has been France's best selling toothpaste for over 30 years and until most recently, was only available in boutique pharmacies in the U.S. It's a favorite amongst celebrities and British Airways has been giving it out in their sample bags for over 10 years.

I've tried both the Elgydium Whitening (contains micro-pulverized sodium bicarbonatem which gently polishes teeth) and Elgydium Anti-Cavity (contains a high-grade flouride for cavity protection) toothpastes and am pleased with the results. The texture reminds me of Tom's of Maine toothpastes (which I love) and I can definitely appreciate the fact that there isn't a "sugary" aftertaste (which I've grown to dislike in toothpastes).

There are also four Elgydium toothbrushes, each designed for a specific need. I'm partial to soft bristles, so my favorites were the Creation and Whitening toothbrushes. Both were gentle and gave me a thorough cleaning- oh, and I have to mention that the design of both is very chic and inviting. All Elgydium products are available on drugstore.com and CVS.