Organic coconut flour
A coconut-derived ingredient that adds a soft cleansing action and replaces the synthetic surfactants used in mainstream toothpaste.
Toothpaste
Dr. Bronner's
All-One Toothpaste — Peppermint
A fluoride-free toothpaste from a regenerative-organic-certified, B Corp company — built around fair trade organic ingredients and a famously transparent operating model.
- USDA Organic
- Regenerative Organic
- Fair Trade
- B Corporation
- Vegan
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Editorial
Why we recommend it
- Dr. Bronner's pioneered the kind of corporate transparency many newer “clean” brands now imitate — capped executive pay, published audits, and decades of consistent ethics.
- Certified to multiple independent standards including USDA Organic, Regenerative Organic Certified, Fair Trade, and B Corp.
- The toothpaste uses the same organic, fair-trade botanicals the company is known for, with a short and disclosed ingredient list.
At a glance
Pros & cons
Pros
- Certified B Corporation with published Fair Trade sourcing
- Very short ingredient list — every component named and explained
- SLS-free with coconut-derived surfactant
- One of the most affordable clean toothpastes at drugstore scale
Cons
- Plastic laminate tube (larger unit sizes reduce packaging per dose)
- Strong mint intensity — not for users seeking mild flavor
- Fluoride-free formulation
- Foaming is minimal by design — takes adjustment
Who it suits
Best for
- 01
Households wanting a widely available, low-cost clean paste
- 02
Users of the broader Dr. Bronner's range who value the brand's ethics
- 03
First-time switchers from conventional toothpaste on a budget
Transparency
Things to know
- 01
Packaged in a plastic laminate tube. The brand has prioritized regenerative sourcing over premium packaging.
- 02
Fluoride free. Bronner's also publishes guidance for families weighing fluoride decisions.
- 03
Strong peppermint flavor — bracing rather than subtle.
Composition
Materials & ingredients
Cleansers & abrasives
- Calcium carbonate
- Hydrated silica
- Organic glycerin
- Organic coconut flour
Botanicals
- Organic peppermint oil
- Organic menthol crystals
- Xylitol
Independently verified
Certifications
- USDA Organic
- Regenerative Organic Certified
- Fair Trade
- Certified B Corporation
- Vegan
Inside the tube
Ingredients & formula highlights
Organic peppermint oil
Sourced through Dr. Bronner's fair-trade supply chain. The flavor comes from the oil itself, not a separately formulated flavor system.
Hydroxyapatite-free formulation
Bronner's has deliberately kept this formula minimal. Users specifically researching hydroxyapatite remineralization may want to look at hydroxyapatite-specific products instead.
The standard
Why it made the cut
- Few toothpaste brands carry this many independent third-party certifications simultaneously.
- Dr. Bronner's transparency and ethics record provide trust that goes beyond any single formulation choice.
FAQ
Common questions
- Why not glass packaging?
- The company has deliberately focused on regenerative sourcing first. The tube remains a meaningful gap they discuss openly in their published reports.
- Is the flavor very strong?
- Yes. The peppermint and menthol are pronounced — refreshing for some, intense for others. A small starter tube is a sensible first purchase.
Materials Library
Materials behind this recommendation
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SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)
Chemical
SLS is the surfactant responsible for the aggressive foam of most drugstore toothpastes. It is cleared as safe at typical use levels but is a well-documented aphthous-ulcer trigger and contributor to sloughed oral mucosa for a meaningful minority of users.
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Xylitol
Mineral
Xylitol is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that tastes sweet but is not fermented by Streptococcus mutans — the primary caries-causing bacterium. Regular exposure reduces adhesion and colonisation without feeding acid production.
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Hydrated Silica
Mineral
Hydrated silica is a mild abrasive made from silicon dioxide gel. It is the workhorse polishing agent in almost every modern toothpaste — chosen because it removes plaque without exceeding safe abrasivity thresholds for enamel.
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Titanium Dioxide
Mineral
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891) is a mineral pigment used almost exclusively for colour — to make toothpaste look opaque white. It has no functional role and is under active regulatory review; the EU banned it as a food additive (E171) in 2022 based on genotoxicity concerns.
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