Truthpaste Original — Peppermint & Wintergreen

Toothpaste

Truthpaste

Original — Peppermint & Wintergreen

A bentonite-clay-based mineral toothpaste packaged in glass, built from organic botanicals, essential oils, and zero synthetic actives.

  • Glass Jar
  • Bentonite Clay
  • Fluoride Free
  • SLS Free
  • Vegan

Our Editorial Standard

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Editorial

Why we recommend it

  • Glass packaging is rare in toothpaste — Truthpaste has committed to it from the start rather than treating it as a marketing detail.
  • The formula is built around food-grade bentonite clay, organic coconut oil, and essential oils, with a short and fully disclosed ingredient list.
  • No synthetic flavor system, no artificial sweeteners, no foaming agents, and no preservatives beyond what the botanical ingredients require.

Transparency

Things to know

  • 01

    The texture is dense and earthy — closer to a paste than a gel. Many users adjust within a few uses.

  • 02

    Does not foam. Foaming is a marketing expectation, not a cleaning requirement.

  • 03

    Use a wooden or ceramic spoon to scoop rather than a metal one — metal can react with bentonite clay.

  • 04

    Fluoride free. Evaluate against your dental provider's guidance.

Composition

Materials & ingredients

Base

  • Organic coconut oil
  • Food-grade bentonite clay
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Xylitol

Botanicals

  • Organic peppermint essential oil
  • Organic wintergreen essential oil
  • Aloe vera
  • Neem extract

Independently verified

Certifications

  • Vegan
  • Cruelty Free

Inside the tube

Ingredients & formula highlights

01 — Ingredient

Bentonite clay

A naturally occurring volcanic clay traditionally used for oral care. Mildly abrasive, mineral-rich, and gentle on enamel.

02 — Ingredient

Coconut oil

A long-standing oral-care ingredient prized for its mild antimicrobial profile and ability to carry essential oils evenly through the paste.

03 — Ingredient

Wintergreen essential oil

A botanical flavor with a long history in oral care, paired with peppermint to create the brand's signature taste — no synthetic flavor compounds required.

The standard

Why it made the cut

  • Truthpaste demonstrates that a serious oral-care product can be sold in a glass jar without compromising performance.
  • Its commitment to disclosed ingredients and minimal formulation is unusual at this price point.

FAQ

Common questions

Why doesn't it foam?
Foam comes from detergents like SLS, which Truthpaste deliberately omits. The cleaning action comes from the bentonite clay and gentle brushing, not the foam.
Is it safe for sensitive teeth?
Many users with sensitivity tolerate it well because there are no harsh foaming agents. As always, check with your dental provider for specific conditions.

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