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Did you know that not all toothpastes are certified to be vegan? If you are considering going vegan, there are a lot of things to learn about the products that you use every day, including your toothpaste. After all, this is going into your mouth, and into your body, so you don\u2019t want anything that is not vegan.<\/p>\n

Even if you are not a vegan, you can still enjoy all of the benefits that a vegan toothpaste<\/strong> has to offer. You don\u2019t have to be a vegan to use vegan products, and the more you use, the more likely you may be to actually decide to become a full-fledged vegan after all.<\/p>\n

Vegan Toothpaste Quick Review Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Himalaya Boutique<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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5.29 oz.<\/p>\n

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Simply Mint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hello Fluoride Toothpaste<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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5 oz.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Mojito Mint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nature’s Gate<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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6 oz.<\/p>\n

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Cr\u00e8me de Peppermint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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*Clicking on parts of the chart\ufeff \ufeffabove takes you to product pages on Amazon.com<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Wrong with Regular Toothpaste?<\/h2>\n

You might be wondering what the difference is between vegan and regular toothpaste. For starters, many commercial toothpastes are tested on animals, and the process for any animal testing is cruel. Vegan products are cruelty-free, meaning that they have not been tested on animals, and that they contain no animal ingredients. One of the main ingredients in regular toothpastes is glycerin, which is an animal ingredient.<\/p>\n

Vegan toothpaste is a better option is that it is made with natural ingredients. A lot of the toothpastes many of us use contain a number of chemicals, and these chemicals are going into our bodies, which can\u2019t be healthy. Most of the ingredients in vegan toothpastes are derived from plants. Be careful when buying toothpaste. Some brands claim to be vegan-friendly, when in fact they do contain some chemicals, and glycerin.<\/p>\n

Another thing that many people don\u2019t like about regular toothpaste is the fact that it contains the foaming agent SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate<\/a>). This is something that is also used in engine degreasers, and in concrete cleaners! Do you really want to put that in your mouth? This foaming agent has been linked to mouth ulcers, and can potentially cause cancer. Even toothpastes that are labeled as being natural can often contain SLS and other harsh ingredients.<\/p>\n

The problem is, some toothpastes list glycerin as an ingredient, but there are actually two types of glycerin, animal and vegetable. The ingredients lists usually do not specify which type of glycerin is in the toothpaste. To find out for sure, you would need to contact the manufacturer. You don\u2019t have to worry about this when you are using a cruelty-free product.<\/p>\n

Other ingredients that you want to watch out for in toothpaste include bone ash and sugar. Doesn\u2019t that sound strange, to have sugar in a product that is supposed to prevent tooth decay? Bone ash, also referred to as char, is used to process sugar, so even the sugar isn\u2019t vegan as it has animal derivatives. Make sure that your toothpaste is certified cruelty-free, so you know that there are no animal ingredients, and that there is no animal testing done on the product.<\/p>\n

Making the Switch to a Cruelty Free Product<\/h2>\n

If you have been considering switching to vegan products, including toothpaste, you are making a healthy choice, not only for yourself and your family, but also for the planet. This is a socially and ecologically responsible thing to do, for several reasons. And, you are safer with fewer health risks associated with the chemicals that are in regular toothpastes.<\/p>\n

Changing your lifestyle to a vegan one isn\u2019t easy, but it is worthwhile. You may have to do it in baby steps, starting with certain products, such as toothpaste. The best time to make the switch is when you run out of a product. Instead of buying what you would normally use, buy a vegan alternative. This is also going to seem a lot less expensive than going out and buying a lot of new products all at once. There are plenty of vegan and all natural toothpastes available on the market today, three of which we will be discussing later on in this article.<\/p>\n

How do You Know a Toothpaste is Truly Vegan?<\/h2>\n

In order for a product to be truly considered vegan, it needs to be certified by one of three companies –<\/p>\n