Review: Tooth Powder by Zero Basics



Since I posted a picture of my newly purchased tooth powder some of my friends are asking how it’s working out for me.

So here’s the skinny on that.

Last month I went to The Good Trade PH Lawn Party with the intent to buy a new scrub for the kitchen and nothing else. Of course, that didn’t happen. I ended up buying a reusable razor, a deodorant in a refillable bottle and a tooth powder. Great buys!

I have been doing some research on how I can replace our toothpaste and haven’t really made a decision yet when I chanced upon the solution at the Zero Basics booth.

Please note that this is not a paid review in any way, shape or form.

According to their FB post, the tooth powder is:

100% natural, handmade and effective
Absolutely preservative-free, vegan, cruelty-free and has no artificial ingredients
It has minerals to help strengthen your teeth



Photo from Zero Basics FB page.

Our honest review? We love it!

It’s SUPER affordable and, of course, DOES NOT COME IN A PLASTIC TUBE. You can even bring back your empty jar for a refill. Ahhh, the dream!

To set your expectation, it does take a little getting used to. I mean you’re switching from paste to something that feels like sand in your mouth. But after a day or two I was loving it even more.

The sandy feeling actually turned out better for me. It felt like an exfoliant of some sort for my teeth and gums. :) I like the salty taste. It’s minty as well but not too much that it burns if you don’t gargle fast enough which happens to me when i use regular toothpaste.

Now, I’m not a dentist or a tooth expert so I don’t know exactly how this can change the way we take care of our teeth.  We do have a visit to our dentist due this month and this is on our list of things to discuss with him.

What are you using as an alternative to tubed toothpaste?

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