I never knew that something like this even existed. I mean, we all brush our teeth a few times a day (I hope!), and I have been trying organic toothpaste. What I didn’t know, was that there are toothbrushes that are made out of environmentally friendly materials.

There is such a brush called the Preserve Toothbrush. It was developed with dentists, and all of the toothbrushes materials are completely recyclable. And this is really cool – most of the materials come from Stonyfield Farm’s recycled yogurt cups. How cool is that?

Here is a summary of the Preserve Toothbrush, and what they ask you to do to keep the recycle circle in motion:
* The Preserve’s handle is made from the highest quality post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled plastics.
* Join the cycle: Return the Preserve toothbrush to Recycline, we will grind it to make material for recycled plastic lumber. Our postage-paid return envelope assures recycling and makes it easy.
* Efficient packaging eliminates unnecessary waste. All of our packaging is made from recyclable materials, and the reusable brush canister provides a sanitary holder to keep your brush clean and portable.

The Preserve Toothbrush can be found at retailers such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Wild Oats.

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Kiss My Face was launched in a farmers feed-supply store in upstate New York 25 years ago. It has grown way beyond the pure olive-oil bar soap (which is to this day a top seller) it originally began with.

The line is famous for its Certified Organic Aloe Vera Toothpaste, Sugar Reef Organic Body Scrub and Lavender & Shea Moisture Shave. I don’t know what I should try.

It’s top sellers:
Sun Screen SPF18 with Oat Protein Complex
Sun Spray SPF 30
Pure Olive Oil Bar Soap
Peach Moisture Shave
Olive & Aloe Moisturizer

Do you have a favorite Kiss My Face product you recommend?

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For example – toothpaste. I have always used Crest – from my early childhood years, and still do to this day. It has been recommended by every dentist I have gone to, and I trust their recommendation. Now I see that there are plenty of natural and even organic toothpastes on the market. Besides wondering about taste, my question is, do these toothpastes work as well as the one my college-educated, experienced dentists recommend? Do I give one, or two, three… a try? Or do I draw the line and continue to use what has worked for me for the last – almost 40 years?

I am intrigued, and am sure I will gave a few of these natural toothpastes a try to at least compare. In looking for some, I have come up with these, and have summarized my thoughts on purchasing.

Tom’s of Maine – probably the most widely known natural toothpaste, and I have even considered using this in the past. This is on my must purchase list, and can picked up at most local drugstores.

Glacial Blue Tooth Oil – this one almost gives me the willies. I don’t know if I could stomach brushing with an oil. This is a blend of natural oils including peppermint, spearmints, and almond oils. Sounds like it may taste good, but not quite on my list due to the fact that it is an oil and the hefty price tag of $25 for 1 oz.

JASON NutriSmile Plus CoQ10 Gel Toothpaste – this is on my list. It sounds more like a “regular” toothpaste with some great tasting ingredients such as orange, cinnamon, and mint.

Fresh Umbrian Clay Toothpaste – from a wonderful beauty product brand comes a newer organic toothpaste made with umbrian clay. Clay in my mouth. I really don’t think that the benefits will outweigh my feelings on this one. Clay in my mouth, I just don’t think I could do it.

So, I guess I do need some recommendations.

Tags: essential oils, natural oils, organic beauty, tooth care

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