Warnings over toothpaste chemical

The EU Scientific Community on Consumer Safety has called for a widely used chemical found in toothpastes, hand washes and cosmetics to undergo further safety tests.

Triclosan is a potent antifungal and antibacterial agent that was first developed for use in hospitals.

However its uses have grown far outside that and traces of Triclosan are now found in 75% of Americans. Levels in the EU population are likely to be similar.

It has been linked with hormone disruption and its widespread use is also prompting concern over bacterial resistance.

Some degree of resistance to Triclosan has already been seen in some strains of E Coli, salmonella, listeria and MRSA.

This is a concern because it may mean that antibiotics and other medicines may be less effective.

Some large brands of toothpaste manufacturer continue to use Triclosan as they feel the benefits outweigh the risks.

Triclosan-free toothpastes

At Green People we do not use Triclosan, nor other chemicals such as SLS or Fluoride, in our natural toothpastes. Instead, you will find natural antibacterial agents such as Myrrh and Vitamin C which do not cause bacterial resistance.

We also do not use Triclosan in our natural liquid soaps, hand sanitizer or any other products.