Can charcoal toothpaste really whiten your teeth? Experts explain why the popular product can pose some risks to your oral health. By Catherine Roberts Instead of the white foam most of us normally ...

Without a doubt, one of the most popular ingredients to emerge in the last five years is charcoal—specifically activated charcoal. Known for its detoxifying properties, activated charcoal first gained ...

Instagram has taken brands from indie to superstar status, catapulting many into million-dollar companies, but the platform also touts products that could do more damage than good. One popular trend ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...

Activated charcoal is used in products like supplements, soaps, shampoos, face masks, and even toothpastes. A black toothpaste may seem strange, but manufacturers claim that it can lead to brighter ...

Charcoal toothpaste can remove some surface stains on your teeth, but it doesn’t whiten teeth better than regular toothpaste. Its long-term effects are unclear. Charcoal is one of the biggest trends ...

Writing in the British Dental Journal, scientists have concluded that there are no proven benefits for toothpaste containing activated charcoal and that it may actually increase the risk of tooth ...

An Oklahoma attorney is suing Hello Products, LLC. over its charcoal toothpaste. William Federman says the toothpaste is abrasive and permanently damaged his clients' teeth -- removing the enamel.

While I’m trying to be more mindful of the ingredients in my beauty products, I must admit that the last thing on my mind is toothpaste. I’ve never read the ingredients on the back of the tube, nor ...

Instead of the white foam most of us normally produce when brushing our teeth, activated charcoal toothpastes coat teeth (temporarily) in a dusky slurry. Yet despite their dark hues, many companies ...