XyliWhite™ Charcoal Refresh Toothpaste Gel by NOW FOODS is a grey, mint-flavoured toothpaste gel with charcoal powder and 25% xylitol. Its label names sodium bicarbonate, papain and charcoal powder as the whitening components, alongside spearmint, peppermint and tea tree leaf oils.
NOW gives directions for adults and children 2 years and older, using a soft-bristle toothbrush.
This gel combines xylitol at 25% with hydrated silica, sodium bicarbonate, charcoal powder and papain. Essential oils from Mentha viridis (spearmint), Mentha piperita (peppermint) and Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) complete the formula. It is used in the same way as a conventional toothpaste gel during normal brushing.
Which toothbrush does NOW recommend with the Charcoal Refresh gel?
A soft-bristle toothbrush; brush thoroughly after meals, at least twice a day, or as your dentist directs.
Is the Charcoal Refresh gel made with vegan ingredients?
Yes. NOW lists its ingredients as vegetarian/vegan, and the gel is also made without fluoride, SLS and parabens.
Why is the Charcoal Refresh gel grey?
Its formula includes charcoal powder, and NOW gives the product colour as grey; the taste is mint, from spearmint and peppermint oils.
Ingredients: water, xylitol (25%)*, hydrated silica, glycerin, sorbitol, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium coco-sulfate, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, papain, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, charcoal powder, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil *Non-GMO
Notes:
Contains xylitol! Xylitol is harmful to pets – seek veterinary care immediately if ingestion is suspected!
Keep out of reach of children!
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