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 ...

P.S. We love Colgate toothpastes so much that we awarded the Total Active Prevention Whitening Toothpaste a 2025 Best of Beauty Award. It's a "go-to for cavity prevention, gum health, and breath ...

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Flashing a smile will get you noticed for all the right reasons when your teeth are bright and white. While years of exposure to certain foods, beverages, and smoking can cause teeth to lose their ...

It’s time to give charcoal toothpastes the brushoff, according to a new research paper that slams the supposed tooth-whitening products as a “marketing gimmick” that can actually do more harm than ...