Colgate Baking Soda & Peroxide Toothpaste]

I really like this toothpaste because it’s one of the few that still has baking soda and peroxide—it makes my teeth feel super clean and polished, and it actually helps whiten over time without being too harsh. That said, I’m not thrilled about the artificial sweeteners they use. It’s minty, but there’s that weird sweet aftertaste that makes me wonder what it’s doing to my taste buds and immune system long-term. I’m brushing to be healthier, not to accidentally snack on chemicals. If they ever made a version without the unnecessary sweeteners, I’d be all in. Until then, I’ll use it, and look for alternatives. Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Sodium Monofluorophosphate (0.76%): Helps protect against cavities.​ Inactive Ingredients: Glycerin: Helps maintain moisture.​ Hydrated Silica: A mild abrasive that aids in cleaning and polishing teeth.​ Water: Dissolves substances or ingredients.​ Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda): Assists in cleaning and whitening teeth.​ PEG-12: A humectant that helps retain moisture or dissolves other ingredients.​ Colgate-Palmolive Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: A foaming agent that helps in the removal of debris.​ Flavor: Provides the brisk mint taste.​ Sodium Hydroxide: Used to adjust the pH of the toothpaste.​ Cellulose Gum: Acts as a thickener or stabilizer.​ Carrageenan: Used as a thickening, emulsifying, gelling, or stabilizing agent.​ Sodium Saccharin: An artificial sweetener.​ Calcium Peroxide: Assists in whitening teeth by removing stains.​ Titanium Dioxide: Provides the white color to the toothpaste.​ Final Verdict: Works well, cleans great, but I could do without the fake sugar trying to sweet talk my mouth.