I was watching my children brush their teeth. They can't spit out very well at this age and tend to swallow all the froth. But what is it that makes toothpaste froth so much and is it ok to swallow toothpaste?
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is a foaming agent and in high quantities in mainstream toothpastes. Its also common in shower gels, shampoos and facial washes. It's actually an irritant and can cause skin reactions and dryness. It is a penetration enhancer so allows other cheimicals in the product to be absorbed into your skin easier so you are getting more bad stuff for the price of one. SLS was originally developed for industrial cleaning purposes, not for personal care products.
We don't really like SLS and the effects it can have on our skin and beleive there are better healthier alternatives. Especially in toothpaste as the mucosa in the mouth is really absorbant, and kids are likely to swallow it rather than spit out.
So try a natural toothpaste such as Red Seal which is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate free. It cleans your teeth and tastes great with flavours of aniseed, basil, eucalyptus, clove, liquorice and peppermint (yum!). You can find Red Seal Natural Toothpaste at Red Rata.
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