So according to the above website, the Aquafresh Revive Teeth Whitening Trays that I use a few times a month are not that bad to for the environmental health-minded individual. The overall hazard is low, as well as risks of cancer and developmental and reproductive toxicity. Its ecotoxicology is stated to be on the low end as well.
The product has only 13 ingredients that are easy to understand and read. It contains the following:
Glycerin, Purified Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Carbomer, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Phosphate, Flavor, Sucralose, Citric Acid, Disodium Edetate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
The website did seem to focus on the idea that Hydrogen Peroxide "could" be cancerous. However, the dosage in each tray is so low. Other things a consumer may need to worry about is whether or not he or she may have an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product.
For me, I will probably never stop using it because I'm rather vain and like to have white teeth. Toothpaste and floss every day goes a long way, but sometimes, when you have a hot date or a special event to attend, you just got to have that extra sparkle. ;)
Glad to hear there aren't any hazardous materials in something you use on your teeth! A different thing to look at since there are being chemically responsible might to see if they are being as responsible as they can with packaging - not using more plastic or cardboard or anything unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you chose this product because I was curious about whitening products! I wanted to get some crest white strips the other day but I thought to myself "I wonder how bad these are for you?" I hate that these are the thoughts that are constantly in my head lately, but it is probably good right? It is good to know that this whitening product is not that bad!
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