{"id":85772,"date":"2020-11-11T17:53:57","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T15:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pranoya.ro\/2020\/11\/11\/potentially-toxic-ingredients-in-conventional-toothpastes\/"},"modified":"2024-08-25T00:22:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T22:22:50","slug":"potentially-toxic-ingredients-in-conventional-toothpastes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pranoya.ro\/en\/2020\/11\/11\/potentially-toxic-ingredients-in-conventional-toothpastes\/","title":{"rendered":"Potentially toxic ingredients in conventional toothpastes"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ row_name=”descriere”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Artificial dyes[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Due to the low price, most companies use artificial dyes. The color of our products is given strictly by the natural ingredients used.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Artificial flavors or perfumes[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]We do not use any artificial flavors or synthetic perfumes. The taste and smell of our products comes strictly from the natural ingredients used.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Ingredients of animal origin[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]We have worked hard to find alternatives that replace animal products with natural plants, so that they can be used in our products as healthy, non-toxic ingredients. For example, Glycerin used in many toothpastes and soaps can be of animal origin or derived from oil, while Glycerin used in our products comes exclusively from plants, has a 100% vegetable composition.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]* The only ingredients of animal origin that we use are royal jelly and propolis that are obtained naturally from bees as a final product, these being totally renewable and sustainable.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]gluten[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]All the products we currently manufacture DO NOT CONTAIN gluten at all.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]parabens<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Parabens are a fairly common additive in cosmetics, including toothpastes. Used as preservatives, parabens are chemicals that can mimic hormonal estrogen and cause developmental or reproductive problems. Some of the chemicals you need to avoid are: Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Benzylparaben.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Peroxide[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]We do NOT use bleach or Peroxide in toothpaste; instead, we use a combination of 4 or more natural ingredients that lead to deep cleansing and rendering white in a natural way.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]petrochemicals<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]We do not use petrochemical-based ingredients such as mineral oil, paraffin or petrolatum and we do not use ethoxylated ingredients such as polysorbates or PEG.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]phthalates[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Phthalates are used to improve the performance of personal care cosmetics (for example, to improve the smell in a formula), but we have always avoided this class of ingredients.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]saccharine[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Many of the conventional toothpastes contain artificial sweeteners; Saccharin, for example, is an oil-based sugar substitute. “Sugar” which is produced in the laboratory, obtained from crude oil, which falls into the same category of sweeteners as Acesulfame K, sucralose, aspartyl phenylalanine, methyl ester, alitam and tagatose. Saccharin has been confirmed to cause cancer in several clinical trials in the 1970s, but unfortunately it continues to be an intensively used additive. In PRANOYA products we use only natural sweeteners, such as xylitol and we rely on the tastes given by the ingredients to flavor our toothpaste.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) are surfactants that are used in a wide range of products, from industrial cleaning agents to toothpastes, and their main purpose is to provide an effect foaming. Nearly 16,000 studies have mentioned the toxic nature of SLS, however it is still used in many cosmetics as well as in most conventional toothpastes. The problem with SLS and SLES is that they can cause conditions like mouth ulcers and stomach problems. EWG claims that this chemical, which is also used as an insecticide, can cause irritation and toxicity to organs.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Different names used by companies to hide this ingredient:<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]\u25cf Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)
\n\u25cf Monododecyl ester
\n\u25cf Sodium salt
\n\u25cf Sulfuric acid
\n\u25cf Sodium sulfuric acid salt
\n\u25cf Monododecyl ester sodium salt sulfuric acid
\n\u25cf Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt
\n\u25cf Aquarex methyl
\n\u25cf Akyposal SDS
\n\u25cf A13-00356[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Propylene Glycol[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]It is a mineral oil that, in industrial grade, is used in antifreeze, paints, enamels and defrosting solutions. So only if your teeth. freezes, propylene glycol will help you. It is used in toothpastes to smooth the texture. Unfortunately it can also cause reproductive problems and skin irritations.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]aspartame[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]When aspartame is ingested, one of the chemicals in this compound is to be broken down into methanol, a poisonous alcohol. Our bodies cannot digest this form properly. This toxic substance can easily travel through the blood and can be converted to formaldehyde. As this builds up in the body, the negative effects become more and more obvious, such as headaches, dizziness, weakness, memory loss and gastrointestinal stress. A 2014 study also found that aspartame is a potential carcinogen.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]carrageenan[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Derived from seaweed, carrageenan is a common thickener in toothpastes – both conventional and natural. It can also be found in foods such as milk, chocolate and yogurt. If it is used in natural foods and toothpastes (not in our products), it does not mean that carrageenan is completely safe. It has been shown to cause inflammation in the gut and possible colon tumors.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]triclosan[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Triclosan, by definition, is a pesticide but is used as an antibacterial agent in toothpastes, said to help fight plaque and gingivitis. It has even been considered a “super-chemical” due to its ways of fighting scary and powerful bacteria. In 2016, the FDA banned triclosan in body cleansers, but it is still allowed in toothpastes because many well-known companies use this ingredient. A component of Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War, turned out to be part of the same family as the chemical structure of triclosan, these being “cousins” compounds.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]fluoride[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Perhaps the most shocking news about fluoride according to recent studies is that no toothpaste formula actually contains enough of the active substance to remineralise teeth, and manufacturers can’t add more because of regulations.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Ingestion of too much fluoride can cause permanent discoloration of the teeth, stomach problems, rashes and impaired glucose metabolism.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Everyone has heard of the substance fluoride, which is one of the most controversial substances used in toothpaste. In fact, about 95% of conventional toothpastes sold in the world today contain fluoride. In the past, consumers have been told that fluoride is an indispensable element because it can strengthen teeth and make them more resistant to cavities. However, in recent years there have been concerns about the health risks of fluoride, especially in young children who tend to swallow a lot of toothpaste when using it, which can lead to fluorosis, a disease characterized by multiple intoxications.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]In fact, the FDA requires a warning label on every tube of fluoride toothpaste sold in the United States. In recent clinical trials, hydroxyapatite has been declared the ingredient that offers at least as many benefits as fluoride promises, only it has no side effects at all. The combination of ingredients used by us to remineralize the teeth is even stronger, being totally natural.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Also, a useful tip for dentists: topical applications of fluoride (to be effective) must be put on the teeth after brushing, so that the biofilm is removed and fluoride can be absorbed.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Titanium DIoxide (TiO2) Pigment White 6 (PW6) or CI 77891[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Titanium dioxide is an inorganic chemical compound added in the form of a dye to make white toothpaste. While most studies have concluded that titanium dioxide is safe for topical use on the skin because it is not absorbed, there have been no studies to determine if it is absorbed by the mucous membranes of the mouth. According to the environmental working group, there is a concern about inhaling titanium dioxide, as it can be carcinogenic and could cause organ toxicity.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]It is also important to note that titanium dioxide does not provide any oral benefits; it is simply part of a marketing tactic to appeal to those who like white toothpaste.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Hydrated Silica, Bicarbonate[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Toothpaste should be slightly abrasive to be effective. Some of the abrasive ingredients used, such as silica beads or bicarbonate, are too abrasive. These ingredients can remove enamel and affect dentin, creating sensitivity and leading to gingival retraction. At PRANOYA, we use specially chosen ingredients with a very low degree of abrasiveness (such as natural diamond powder, siwak powder, bamboo powder and a special low abrasiveness calcium carbonate) that can provide a perfect cleaning and at the same time not affect the tooth enamel or the gleam of the dental veneers.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]Diethanolamine (DEA)[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Diethanolamine (DEA) is a chemical used as a foaming agent in toothpastes. This compound is another known hormonal disruptor, and the EWG ranks it at 10 on the danger scale. It is also used in some products to regulate the pH level and can react with certain substances to create carcinogens. DEA is also known to produce organ toxicity.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]PEG-8 and PEG-12<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]The term “PEG” (polyethylene glycol) is used for synthetic polymers of ethylene oxide – in toothpastes are used as moisturizers and solvents. Humectants prevent water loss and act as stabilizers. (According to the EWG, these polymers can be contaminated with potentially toxic production impurities, such as 1,4-dioxane)[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”fontsize-149003″ text_weight=”400″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-465725″]What companies claim[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text_font=”font-611545″ text_size=”fontsize-132385″ text_weight=”300″ text_height=”fontheight-357766″ text_color=”color-876287″]Many companies claim that when they are confronted that they use these ingredients in recommended concentrations in such a way that they do not affect the body. But we all know that digestion and absorption begins in the mouth and toothpastes from our point of view should not contain even one ingredient that could theoretically cause serious health problems.[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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