Mischo Beauty: toothpaste

If preserving and celebrating the essence of nature is important to you, you know it's just as important to protect and naturally care for the beauty of your body. Burt's Bees implements this concept in ways that are not only safe for us and the environment, but also feel good!

Of the products at www.burtsbees.com, my new favorite is, well, something that is all natural, goes in your mouth, and tastes like peppermint oil & cranberry. Can you guess? Toothpaste! Burt's Bees' new all natural toothpaste tastes like an organic pastry and feels like the squeaky clean finish of your last dental visit.

The cranberry extract is a natural plaque-fighting agent and the peppermint freshens. Silica, a form of sand or quartz, is the natural whitener. The line includes a variety formulated for your family: Multicare, Whitening, and Kids. Customize your Burt's Bees all natural experience at www.findyourburt.com. Enjoy and be well. -Ayanna Shamese

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

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.