ohGiGi

Humans are exposed to chemicals everywhere. They’re in our cleaning products, our cosmetics, and hygiene products. While many of the chemicals used in these products are deemed safe by public health authorities, little information is being shared about the potential hazards that can occur when we’re consistently in contact with many of these chemicals.

Hormone disruption, skin allergies, and cancer are just some of the possible risks we take when we use products that contain toxic ingredients. But it’s not just our health that can suffer. Every time we send a chemical down the drain, it ends up in our environment. Yet many chemicals are toxic to natural ecosystems and marine life.

Toothpaste is one of those products that most of us use twice a day but can contain some questionable ingredients. But the ingredients in conventional toothpaste have come under scrutiny in recent years because of their excessive and potentially harmful ingredients. Fortunately, we’re seeing brands in this space come up with safe and effective alternatives.

Melbourne local, Karen, found herself constantly sick. She had an accumulation of chemicals in her system from long-term exposure, so she started eliminating toxins from her home. The last thing she swapped was her toothpaste. But instead of using an ineffective alternative, Karen did her research and formulated her own formula that comes in a powder form.

OhGiGi is a tooth powder that replaces toothpaste, made with organic ingredients of Australian bentonite and kaolin clays, calcium and sodium bicarbonate, Australian pink lake salt, Ashwagandha, and licorice root. There are three different flavors; minty, native, and fruity, that contain all-natural flavoring. So when the powder is rinsed down the drain, it won't do any harm to the environment.

There are several purchasing options on the website, from a single jar of tooth powder to a full kit complete with a copper tongue cleaner and tooth powder refill pouch. These products are zero-waste and plastic-free, so you can feel good about your tooth hygiene while taking care of your health.