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Charcoal Toothpaste: Does the Black Stuff Really Whiten?

It's the hottest ingredient in oral care — we've got the lowdown on whether it's worth trying

by Rachel White  |  COMMENT

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What is charcoal toothpaste, anyway?
What is charcoal toothpaste, anyway? The type of charcoal you find in the toothpaste is made of natural materials like wood and coconut shells that have been slow-burned. To make activated charcoal — which is often used in water filters and now, toothpaste — they heat this charcoal in the presence of gas, which causes it to become more porous. In this state, activated charcoal is great at absorbing toxins, theoretically like stains, bacteria, and other nasties that we want off of our teeth. (Don't worry — your mouth won't taste like you've been eating barbeque; most are fresh and minty flavored.)

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